GDT: July 1 - Free Agent Day

[thewave]

Looks good. We have a team.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Yeah, it's gotta be 1 or 2 years max. If we intend to deal one of Bozak or JVR upon his signing, then you can bloat the dollar value a little to try and off-set the lack of term. But no way should we consider 3 years at this point for anyone we don't consider a core player moving forward.

You can front load the 3 year contract so it's not a cap issue in year 3.

The leafs are expected to be cup contenders sooner rather than later so it's a worthwhile gamble. Marleau can still score 30 goals.

 

[AppsSyl]

We filled a lot of our holes today. We are still in the hunt for Marleau, have just left ourselves the top 4 D-man on the must do list. Although trading JVR and Bozak are on my wishlist. I think if we get Marleau, JVR will be traded.

 

[rumman]

According to John Shannon of Rogers Sportsnet, Patrick Marleau wants a 3-year contract.

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs sign Patrick Marleau to a 3-year contract?

In my opinion, if Patrick Marleau is asking for a 3-year contract, the Toronto Maple Leafs would be wise to move on from him and try to sign another player who is asking for more reasonable terms and dollars.

no too much term.

 

[hockeywiz542]

so what did lou say?

 

[rumman]

We filled a lot of our holes today. We are still in the hunt for Marleau, have just left ourselves the top 4 D-man on the must do list. Although trading JVR and Bozak are on my wishlist. I think if we get Marleau, JVR will be traded.

I'm all for trading JVR, but I think the kids should be given a chance at replacing him, at worst you can trade for help after you know for sure the kids can't effectively filled the void.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

no too much term.

Honestly, if AAV was around 5-5.5, I would do it for 3 years. Given the style Marleau plays, I think he will still be worth it in his 3rd year. If we need to dump him after 2 years, I don't think the price would be more than a 2nd to get rid of him.

In FA you rarely get what you want, but to me, it seems Marleau is a great fit both money and position wise. I would be willing to bite the bullet on the extra year.

If he clicks with Matthews, I'm quite sure we can actually get +ve value out of Marleau if we wanted to trade him after 2 years.

Who knows, if he returns to PPG form, and we are contending, we might even ship out someone else. 3 years on Marleau, at ~5-5.5 is a risk I would be willing to take.

Having said that, I would understand if Lou passes. The intriguing case is next off season, if JT becomes available

 

[Kazparov]

thanks!

 

[Mich fricken marner]

Marleau

How well does Marleau skate now he is like 38 now?

 

[Kazparov]

How well does Marleau skate now he is like 38 now?

he is a good skater

 

[Walshy7]

If Hainsey plays in the top 4 and plays like a #4 (not just in the top 4 but play like one) that is a steal for $3M

 

[Eternal Leaf]

How well does Marleau skate now he is like 38 now?

Very well.

 

[thewave]

You will not se Marleau on this team haha

 

[Walshy7]

Looks good. We have a team.

still think we need to trade 1 or 2 forwards. We have 4 wingers for 1 spot currently,
-Kapanen deserves a spot and should be given a chance higher up the lineup
-Leivo hope he gets a chance and needs waivers
-Rychel needs waivers
-Sosh needs waivers

even if its a trade of 1 or 2 of those 4 someone needs to be moved. i hope its JVR

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

If JT becomes available next off season, and he's willing to come here for 10M-11M x 7, would you guys do it? Probably means we have to ship out one of Marner or Nylander for a D, but also means we get a top 10 center in his prime to make multiple runs over the next 7 years.

I think I would do it, and seeing how Lou is handing out only 1 and 2 year deals, I think that is definitely in the back of his head. I really don't think JT is re-signing in NYI.

 

[Walshy7]

If JT becomes available next off season, and he's willing to come here for 10M-11M x 7, would you guys do it? Probably means we have to ship out one of Marner or Nylander for a D, but also means we get a top 10 center in his prime to make multiple runs over the next 7 years.

I think I would do it, and seeing how Lou is handing out only 1 and 2 year deals, I think that is definitely in the back of his head. I really don't think JT is re-signing in NYI.

no. if Nylander can transition to C we have a similar C 5 years younger to make multiple cup runs. Taveres is also a very one dimensional player

 

[Canada4Gold]

still think we need to trade 1 or 2 forwards. We have 4 wingers for 1 spot currently,
-Kapanen deserves a spot and should be given a chance higher up the lineup
-Leivo hope he gets a chance and needs waivers
-Rychel needs waivers
-Sosh needs waivers

even if its a trade of 1 or 2 of those 4 someone needs to be moved. i hope its JVR

Sosh is waiver exempt next year until he plays 3 games

https://www.capfriendly.com/waivers_calculator/nikita-soshnikov

 

[Mich fricken marner]

Leafs

not I huge fan of getting marleau given his age but if it's for 2 years it would be okay I guess but they will have cap issues soon so they have to be smart about it.

 

[garce]

If JT becomes available next off season, and he's willing to come here for 10M-11M x 7, would you guys do it? Probably means we have to ship out one of Marner or Nylander for a D, but also means we get a top 10 center in his prime to make multiple runs over the next 7 years.

I think I would do it, and seeing how Lou is handing out only 1 and 2 year deals, I think that is definitely in the back of his head. I really don't think JT is re-signing in NYI.

No as tempting as it is, this core doesn't need another alpha centre. Any big additions have to be on the back end,

 

[Walshy7]

Sosh is waiver exempt next year until he plays 3 games

https://www.capfriendly.com/waivers_calculator/nikita-soshnikov

ok i doubt they send him down though and he probably leads the pack for that 4RW spot as is, but maybe kapanen impressed enough to take it. Someone needs to go still far too many forwards

 

[Kiwi]

ok i doubt they send him down though and he probably leads the pack for that 4RW spot as is, but maybe kapanen impressed enough to take it. Someone needs to go still far too many forwards

If they got Marleau they could trade JVR and Bozak
That would solve a lot of problems with to may forwards and cap space

Hyman Mathews Marner
Marleau Nylander Kapanen
Komarov Kadri Brown
Martin Moore Soshnikov

 

[Walshy7]

If they got Marleau they could trade JVR and Bozak
That would solve a lot of problems with to may forwards and cap space

Hyman Mathews Marner
Marleau Nylander Kapanen
Komarov Kadri Brown
Martin Moore Soshnikov

cant see them signing marleau. JVR should be moved in any case, we cant afford to resign him, I like your lineup though probably the best possible lineup i can think of.

Kapanen needs to get a shot in a scoring position,

 

[Mich fricken marner]

Do like trading jvr and bozak

 

[Mich fricken marner]

Babs doesn't want nylander at centre yet tho

 

[Kiwi]

cant see them signing marleau. JVR should be moved in any case, we cant afford to resign him, I like your lineup though probably the best possible lineup i can think of.

Kapanen needs to get a shot in a scoring position,

You can offer him 8M a year over 2 years and the cap hit is similar
That may help Marleau make his mind up

We still win because we get the assets from the trades for those two and I believe that team with Marleau is better