Player Discussion How overpaid is Tavares

[ULF_55]

Having a good start to the season.

Along with Nylander leading the team in even strength points.

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Tied with Matthews in 3rd. place for even strength goals, behind Nylander and Knies.

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Tied with Matthews in 3rd. place for all goals, behind Nylander and Knies.

Tied in 2nd. place overall points behind Nylander and marner.

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At this point he's earning his paycheque.

 

[DraftSchmaft]

You guys need to go watch a game live to see how good and smart of a player JT is. He doesn't even look slow in person. You'll be shocked at how his strong stride moves him around from a 200 ft perspective.

Yes, he's overpaid. But anyone with a brain understands why he's overpaid in this very moment. Not his fault incompetent team building threw away potential cups.

 

[Macallan18]

You guys need to go watch a game live to see how good and smart of a player JT is. He doesn't even look slow in person. You'll be shocked at how his strong stride moves him around from a 200 ft perspective.

Yes, he's overpaid. But anyone with a brain understands why he's overpaid in this very moment. Not his fault incompetent team building threw away potential cups.

reminds me of the Flyers wasted years under Bobby Clarke's GM, he couldn't quite grasp that they needed a true no 1 goalie

 

[hamzarocks]

He has played very well past 4-5 games

if he keeps playing well (not putting ppg offense neccessarily) and has a strong playoffs we should consider possible extension

Hopefully dont sign anything until we see how this team does in the playoffs and how Tavares season goes over the full year

Making a lot of slot plays this year the past 5 games which is nice to see

 

[ORRFForever]

He has played very well past 4-5 games

if he keeps playing well (not putting ppg offense neccessarily) and has a strong playoffs we should consider possible extension

Hopefully dont sign anything until we see how this team does in the playoffs and how Tavares season goes over the full year

Making a lot of slot plays this year the past 5 games which is nice to see

He's almost PPG and, at 34, he's still got some good years ahead of him. If he were to sign 2 years at Sid's $8.7M/year, would it really be that bad? If $8.7M is too much, $7.7M? He seems to like the number 7 on his contracts.

 

[hamzarocks]

He's almost PPG and, at 34, he's still got some years ahead of him. If he were to sign 2 years at Sid's $8.7M a year, would it really be that bad? If $8.7M is too much, $7.5M?

I need to see him be a 60+ pt player this year in the reg and 60 pt playoff guy before a new deal

8.7M and 7.5M is way too much for him

4 or 5M would be max offer if he gets 60+ pts.this year

Before this 5 game stretch he was playing horrific and constantly turning the puck over or losing battles.

He isnt a 1C and for 2C I wouldnt go more than 5M

 

[ORRFForever]

I need to see him be a 60+ pt player this year in the reg and 60 pt playoff guy before a new deal

8.7M and 7.5M is way too much for him

4 or 5M would be max offer if he gets 60+ pts.this year

Before this 5 game stretch he was playing horrific and constantly turning the puck over or losing battles.

He isnt a 1C and for 2C I wouldnt go more than 5M

He'll want more than that. Maybe they'll meet half way between my $8.7M and your $5M.

 

[WillyC]

9 goals and 7 assists in 17 games

Both the goal and assist tonight were literally things of beauty.

 

[sunstersun]

This is the best he's looked in the last 3 years.

 

[Confucius]

He's looking less and less overpaid as the season goes on. Better extend soon trev.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Contract year and likely wants to make himself an option for Team Canada.

 

[banks]

9 goals and 7 assists in 17 games

Both the goal and assist tonight were literally things of beauty.

It's been a lot of fun to see him recently. He's really stepped up with Matthews out. That OT goal looked like JT was 22 years old again. I almost had to double check it wasn't some old clip with his Islanders jersey on.

I think Berube trusts him a lot, too. I can't quantify it with stats, but it seems like his line comes out a lot to calm the game down.

 

[ACC1224]

Contract year and likely wants to make himself an option for Team Canada.

I don't think thats happening.

 

[Mess]

I suspect he's is going to get around probably three years between $5M and $6M annually.

Anything thing longer term or higher rate and Leafs should walk. IMO

 

[WTFMAN99]

I don't think thats happening.

Probably not but I can appreciate him thinking he's a viable option, he's always been a guy to make those teams but this will likely be a bummer for him.

 

[ACC1224]

Probably not but I can appreciate him thinking he's a viable option, he's always been a guy to make those teams but this will likely be a bummer for him.

It would probably serve him better to use the time to rest up for a playoff run.

 

[Zonk]

Nice to see these points but can he skate in OT?

He seemed OK to skate in OT last night.

 

[The Shadow]

Playing very well and maybe not being the captain is a weight off his back. He will be a key contributor to a deep playoff run.

 

[banks]

Playing very well and maybe not being the captain is a weight off his back. He will be a key contributor to a deep playoff run.

No doubt in my mind that it's a weight off his shoulders. Being the Captain in Toronto brings a ton of pressure and scrutiny. Now he just gets to just go about his business.

He's meant to be a Leaf.

 

[Fogelhund]

Tavares ia 3rd line whose 3 years away from being done in the NHL

Oh, the gold in this thread.

 

[Niagara Bill]

Playing very well and maybe not being the captain is a weight off his back. He will be a key contributor to a deep playoff run.

He is a proud player and knows hard work on and off the ice, his whole career.
Has increased his strength to help for less footspeed.

 

[horner]

Playing very well and maybe not being the captain is a weight off his back. He will be a key contributor to a deep playoff run.

He's healthy heard he dropped 10 pounds when he was sick

 

[Confucius]

Probably not but I can appreciate him thinking he's a viable option, he's always been a guy to make those teams but this will likely be a bummer for him.

Got to have that never give up attitude. Probably got him to where he is today.

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

It'll be very funny if Tavares keeps this up and has a PPG season while Matthews struggles and we get another first round loss out of it.

 

[Dayjobdave]

Clearly Berube style hockey suits him better than float like a butterfly Keefe hockey did.

Now we are going to wish we had already signed him to an extension