Rumor: TOR and John Tavares close to a deal: 3 years at 7 million

[arso40]

When I see 3 x 7 for JT my first reaction is I don't like it. Sticking with the first reaction.

He should be getting 1 year deals

 

[Ciao]

It's his last under-35 deal. Three years works. After that, year-by-year.

The reported price is fine too. It's neither an underlayment nor an overpayment.

If he took a big discount, haters would still shit all over him.

 

[ACC1224]

Just listening to Chris Johnson and he mentions that he that Marner isn't looking to be the highest paid player and has no interest in leaving.

Johnston on likelihood of Marner extension prior to June 30th - Video - TSN

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on the Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs contract negotiations, could a Mikko Rantanen extension play a role in Marner’s new deal and what Marner’s priority.

www.tsn.ca

 

[Evilhomer]

Just listening to Chris Johnson and he mentions that he that Marner isn't looking to be the highest paid player and has no interest in leaving.

Johnston on likelihood of Marner extension prior to June 30th - Video - TSN

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on the Mitch Marner and Toronto Maple Leafs contract negotiations, could a Mikko Rantanen extension play a role in Marner’s new deal and what Marner’s priority.

www.tsn.ca

He's not leaving. The Leafs will give him mostly what he wants.

 

[iago]

So who will be a better fit at 7 million?

It's not all about JT. Marner & Knies will eat up most of the $7M cap increase. If JT signs for $7M, that saves $4M over what he is paid now. But whatcan you get for $4M ? Now,if JT signs for $5M, I think Toronto can get a much better player with the extra $6M than with only $4M to spend.

 

[ToneDog]

He's not leaving. The Leafs will give him mostly what he wants.

Here's hoping the Leafs tell him to take his expected Selkes, Molson Cups, one goal against Skinner and 2 ENG in the last 20 games and GTFO instead. That is a 4 goal pace against garbage goalies.

 

[ToneDog]

It's not all about JT. Marner & Knies will eat up most of the $7M cap increase. If JT signs for $7M, that saves $4M over what he is paid now. But whatcan you get for $4M ? Now,if JT signs for $5M, I think Toronto can get a much better player with the extra $6M than with only $4M to spend.

$4m does not even cover the raises to Woll and McCabe.

 

[Confucius]

It's not all about JT. Marner & Knies will eat up most of the $7M cap increase. If JT signs for $7M, that saves $4M over what he is paid now. But whatcan you get for $4M ? Now,if JT signs for $5M, I think Toronto can get a much better player with the extra $6M than with only $4M to spend.

As much chance of getting JT for 5 as extending Mitch for 9
Jt 7, Mitch 11, knies 6 is the way it should go.

 

[ACC1224]

As much chance of getting JT for 5 as extending Mitch for 9
Jt 7, Mitch 11, knies 6 is the way it should go.

There is zero chance Marner makes less percentage than Nylander never mind dollars , it's just not reality.

 

[Confucius]

There is zero chance Marner makes less percentage than Nylander never mind dollars , it's just not reality.

40, 40, 40 goal seasons, goals greater than assists

 

[ACC1224]

40, 40, 40 goal seasons, goals greater than assists

The real world looks at everything a player brings, not one stat.

 

[Confucius]

The real world looks at everything a player brings, not one stat.

lol! Lucky for you guys I’m not the GM because that’s all I would offer. I value both equally but I’m playing hardball with Mitch and expecting a discount.

 

[ACC1224]

lol! Lucky for you guys I’m not the GM because that’s all I would offer. I value both equally but I’m playing hardball with Mitch and expecting a discount.

Has nothing to do with me, I just like to keep it real.

I wish Dubas would have taken Marners initial offer of 8.5 * 8, 6 years ago and none of this silliness we've seen this season would have taken place.

The worse case scenario is Marner is the best Leaf in the Playoffs and they lose in the first round. Then what happens?

 

[Confucius]

Has nothing to do with me, I just like to keep it real.

I wish Dubas would have taken Marners initial offer of 8.5 * 8, 6 years ago and none of this silliness we've seen this season would have taken place.

The worse case scenario is Marner is the best Leaf in the Playoffs and they lose in the first round. Then what happens?

I like him to stay but at a good price. If he wants MacKinnon money no thanks and thanks for the memories. How we do in the playoffs has little effect on my decision because it’s a team thing and I can’t blame or praise a single player for the success or failure. It’s all about the value. If we get good value from everyone we will do just fine. Overpay and we will never win. I think there may be resentment in the dressing room. Players making 5 to 10 times less is not a good thing

 

[Gabriel426]

It's not all about JT. Marner & Knies will eat up most of the $7M cap increase. If JT signs for $7M, that saves $4M over what he is paid now. But whatcan you get for $4M ? Now,if JT signs for $5M, I think Toronto can get a much better player with the extra $6M than with only $4M to spend.

Both Woll and McCabe extensions already ate into JT’s saving.

Has nothing to do with me, I just like to keep it real.

I wish Dubas would have taken Marners initial offer of 8.5 * 8, 6 years ago and none of this silliness we've seen this season would have taken place.

The worse case scenario is Marner is the best Leaf in the Playoffs and they lose in the first round. Then what happens?

Great question.
To me, even AM is not safe if there is another first round exit or a second round exit like two yrs ago.
I know AM, Willie and Reilly got NTC/NMC but that’s the conversation needs to happen and players get traded with them all the time.

 

[ACC1224]

I like him to stay but at a good price. If he wants MacKinnon money no thanks and thanks for the memories. How we do in the playoffs has little effect on my decision because it’s a team thing and I can’t blame or praise a single player for the success or failure. It’s all about the value. If we get good value from everyone we will do just fine. Overpay and we will never win. I think there may be resentment in the dressing room. Players making 5 to 10 times less is not a good thing

If Mackinnon was becoming UFA this season he wouldn't be getting Mackinnon money, same with Draisaitl, McDavid, Matthews.
Cap percentage is all that matters. He shouldn't exceed what their percentages were at the time of signing.

I don't think there is any resentment, all indications are that this is a pretty tight group with Marner being one of the more popular guys on the team.

 

[ACC1224]

Great question.
To me, even AM is not safe if there is another first round exit or a second round exit like two yrs ago.
I know AM, Willie and Reilly got NTC/NMC but that’s the conversation needs to happen and players get traded with them all the time.

There seems to be an underlying thought among some that if you don't want Marner gone, you don't want change. That's pretty simple minded, IMO.
Many believe change may be required but not necessarily at the expense of Marner.

 

[Sypher04]

There seems to be an underlying thought among some that if you don't want Marner gone, you don't want change. That's pretty simple minded, IMO.
Many believe change may be required but not necessarily at the expense of Marner.

It’s the same crap we see in the offseason every year where because it’s not the change some wanted, the disregard any of the change that has occurred and use it as a springboard to criticism the team for “rolling it back”

 

[Byron Bitz]

I would be fine with Tavares choice of:
2 x 7
3 x 6
Or 4 x 4.5