Confirmed with Link: Tavares to Toronto (7 years, $11M AAV)

[Goonface2k14]

Thinking back to JT’s “list”, at times I doubt if he was even mildly considering any of the other teams during the courting process. He’s probably had his mind 100% made up on Toronto for a while, and has kept it a secret from everyone. I’d say he’s been thinking of this reality since halfway through last season, at the least. The slide the Isles took down the standings and the Bruno Gervais interview seem to back that up now.

So if that’s true, why talk to the specific list that he did? It’s not like he drove his salary through the roof by doing that. He left money on the table. It makes sense that he talked to the Isles, as a courtesy. But the hated Bruins? The cap-challenged Lightning? Maybe it’s the thought of joining his friends like Bergeron and Stamkos. Maybe some sunny locations like TB, Dal and SJ to satisfy other family members? Hard to believe those, but who knows. Maybe as simple as just doing his due diligence.

Fun to speculate on what went into how he came up with his list, if he was dead set on Toronto from the start.

 

[I Believe]

We just added a ppg centre to our roster for nothing but $.
Wow.

 

[BM14]

First time posting on these boards after more than 2 months since losing my daughter to stillbirth. Though I would congratulate my fellow Leaf fans on this epic signing, hopefully Tavares and co can bring the cup to back to Toronto.

My condolences to you and your family.

Sports can be magical in that we can lose ourselves in them emotionally.

As excited as I am about this signing, truly hope this brings you even a moment of joy.

*stick tap*

 

[Superstar]

Hey enough of these ****ing jokes. I want to know how TWS feels about this signing!

It's tough...he probably doesn't know how to feel about it...

 

[Discordia]

Not getting Matthews or Marner at less than 10. Hope the cap keeps going up.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

Today is a good day

 

[Leafidelity]

Anyone else just giggling to themselves all day today?

 

[Warden of the North]

Ive been out for the past 5 hours

*Ahem*

Woooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Tavares is a MAPLE LEAF

 

[7even]

Mirtle wrote that Dubas' presentation was very impressive to Tavares, outlining his plan in great detail...very articulate and meticulous work...we have to thank Dubas for his diligence and work in landing Tavares.

Don't forget Sleeper Agent Lou Lam. Shanahan is basically Moriarty.

 

[robertmac43]

Best day ever!!

 

[Leaf4Life79]

We just added a ppg centre to our roster for nothing but $.
Wow.

Feels Good Man!

 

[kesleaf]

LMAO the cope is real across HF Boards.

Everyone downplaying the Tavares signing because our "defense still sucks"

LOOOOOOOOL. Salty af

 

[Warden of the North]

Not getting Matthews or Marner at less than 10. Hope the cap keeps going up.

We'll deal with it

 

[ToneDog]

Thinking back to JT’s “list”, at times I doubt if he was even mildly considering any of the other teams during the courting process. He’s probably had his mind 100% made up on Toronto for a while, and has kept it a secret from everyone. I’d say he’s been thinking of this reality since halfway through last season, at the least. The slide the Isles took down the standings and the Bruno Gervais interview seem to back that up now.

So if that’s true, why talk to the specific list that he did? It’s not like he drove his salary through the roof by doing that. He left money on the table. It makes sense that he talked to the Isles, as a courtesy. But the hated Bruins? The cap-challenged Lightning? Maybe it’s the thought of joining his friends like Bergeron and Stamkos. Maybe some sunny locations like TB, Dal and SJ to satisfy other family members? Hard to believe those, but who knows. Maybe as simple as just doing his due diligence.

Fun to speculate on what went into how he came up with his list, if he was dead set on Toronto from the start.

You have to keep the Leafs honest. You also want options if you cannot make it work with the Leafs.

 

[Gabriel426]

Well, to the rest of the NHL, and I think I speak for all of us who remember being its punching bag these past 10 years: read em and weep.

Still remember a few years ago(during the time whenever Jerseys were being thrown on the ice). Price made a joke during the all star break bus ride that he wonders if the guy wearing the Leafs jersey is going to throw it at the all star or something). Look who is laughing now Price. You will be the 1st goalie to face our three head monster

 

[BM14]

Ive been out for the past 5 hours

*Ahem*

Woooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Tavares is a MAPLE LEAF

For only 11 x 7! That's the key.

 

[Albz]

In the matthews lottery i promised my nephew 250$ if we win it! We won it, the other day i promised him 100$ if tavares signs with us and he did!!! Hes a lucky charm!!! Just have to givr him money tho lol

 

[Raymondo316]

What time does the press conference start??

 

[taurine330]

Came home from a festival. Nothing but celebrating this whole time.

 

[IBeL34f]

What time does the press conference start??

4

/ In 20 minutes, if that's easier

 

[Mikeyg]

Lol dumb! He's going to want a trade after first round loss next season hahaha he just signed in the most awful team ever! Another era of 60 years of no cup.. Bye Tavares and your career

salty habs fan alert!

 

[Albz]

Lol dumb! He's going to want a trade after first round loss next season hahaha he just signed in the most awful team ever! Another era of 60 years of no cup.. Bye Tavares and your career

All i read is "blah blah blah im jealous of leafs blahh vlahh"

 

[Da Cool Rula]

Lol dumb! He's going to want a trade after first round loss next season hahaha he just signed in the most awful team ever! Another era of 60 years of no cup.. Bye Tavares and your career

Despite finishing last next year enjoy losing out on Jack Hughes

 

[ToneDog]

For only 11 x 7! That's the key.

Said it before, we needed him to buy into winning trumps money. He bought in and now if Matthews, Marner and Nylander do we should be able to keep this group together for a long time.

 

[Bluelines]

Classic example of we will have to wait and see.

Agreed this JT guy is a bit of an unknown commodity.