Marner's Next Contract

[Atomos2]

I was listening to the Leafs Report podcast a while back and Mirtle was saying that he didn't think Marner's contract will be signed this offseason and that he would most likely be betting on himself. I'm wondering what everyone else thinks because imo he's the trickiest to gauge. Especially if we go by early reports about how he was looking for Eichel money. Just wanted to see when everyone thinks he'll sign and what his potential cap hit will be.

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[Larcos_Unal]

Soon as possible please, Mitch playing with Tavares can probably get to around 80-90 points.

 

[Spirit of 67]

He could very well light it up this season.
I can't imagine how he doesn't wait.

 

[34]

It will be after next season.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Matthews and Marner locked up at Christmas, Matthews also gets the C

 

[LeafFever]

With Mitch getting 69 points with that miserable TOI, I would be on myself as well since he'll be playing with JT.

 

[hector morrison]

Dubas better do it asap....kids gonna rack em up this year!

 

[WTFMAN99]

No PP time and only defensive starts until the new contract kicks in

 

[Atomos2]

Ugh, this was what I was afraid of. Getting the sense not to wait on Marner....

 

[Walshy7]

Ugh, this was what I was afraid of. Getting the sense not to wait on Marner....

There is a cap on what we can afford to pay marner. If marner becomes a $10m+ player and demands it he won’t be a leaf. 3 forwards over $10m? Especially as a winger Cap hell here we come. I guess we should all hope marner doesn’t light it up with JT this year

 

[Drew311]

There's just no way Marner can get Eichel money and keep this team together. He has to realize that, especially with Tavares in the fold. I'm certain all of the kids know they can't blow their brains out on their upcoming contracts. If you're involved in a pitch to a superstar player to join your team, you must know in the back of your head that it will impact what the rest of the team gets paid.

Everyone gets signed this offseason and all will be below what we assume they should get paid.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Last of the 3 gets the bridge contract. That should light a fire under their asses haha.

 

[Optimist]

I think that the Leafs are on the verge of showing the rest of the league what it takes to keep a potential championship team together. Everyone takes a little less so that they can fit all of the pieces in. Kadri and now Tavares has set the precedence. I suspect that the others will follow suit.

 

[StevenB]

Marner will not want to sign until after he starts playing with JT and his full potential is unleashed

 

[Mess]

I was listening to the Leafs Report podcast a while back and Mirtle was saying that he didn't think Marner's contract will be signed this offseason and that he would most likely be betting on himself. I'm wondering what everyone else thinks because imo he's the trickiest to gauge. Especially if we go by early reports about how he was looking for Eichel money. Just wanted to see when everyone thinks he'll sign and what his potential cap hit will be.

Marner wanting Eichel money a franchise potential #1C is not happening.

Eichel and Matthews are comparables not Marner.

His 69 points are not getting him more than $7 mil so he will have to wait and bank on himself and sign later rather than sooner. If Mitch has a big year his stats propped up playing with all-star C JT all year, might see him in Leon Draisaitl territory range as a comparable contract.

 

[ACC1224]

Can't see any reason for him to sign before next off season.
He'll be shown to be better than Eichel but won't earn Eichel money.
No reason for the Leafs to overpay because someone else did.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Mitch is gonna bet on himself and sign next offseason. Dubas should try to sign him this offseason

 

[ACC1224]

Mitch is gonna bet on himself and sign next offseason. Dubas should try to sign him this offseason

I wonder what Dubas could offer that would entice him to sign now?

 

[Marshy]

Mitch is gonna bet on himself and sign next offseason. Dubas should try to sign him this offseason

Having your top young guys hungry to show they're worth superstar money - nice problem to have though? The team will benefit greatly from that scenario too.

 

[PromisedLand]

Here is hoping all the 3 amigos sign sweet deals that do not mess the cap this off-season

 

[egd27]

I wonder what Dubas could offer that would entice him to sign now?

The money he'll likely sign for next year?

 

[Kamiccolo]

I wonder what Dubas could offer that would entice him to sign now?

Just over pay him. 8M AAV all in signing bonus. If he wants more, I think he has to be moved.

 

[GardinerTheForward]

I wonder what Dubas could offer that would entice him to sign now?

"Sign now Mitch cause injuries happen all the time . We've lined up 15 million in sponsorships and offer you 7.5M per"

 

[Mess]

I wonder what Dubas could offer that would entice him to sign now?

David Pastrnak put up 75 games 34-36-70 points and got 6 X $6.67 mil per.

Marner recorded 82 games 22-47- 69 points last year as a comparable at similar ages playing the same position RW.

Once that # starts getting over $7 mil for Marner, he will be in position to need to prove it first otherwise he doesn't have the stats to merit it yet.

 

[DanM]

If Marner and Matty try to blow the bank up on these contracts, and it hurts the team, they will be crapped on buy our media and fans for being selfish, especially if those contracts costs us other players and assets.

Therefore I can't possibly see them doing this. They should come in at good value and offer the organization flexibility for other moves.