Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Matt Martin (4 years, $2.5M AAV)

[Paranoid Android]

Same deal Nystrom got 3 years ago

 

[Breakers]

Dorset sucks

So does Martin

 

[The List Of Jericho]

The Leafs needed to add some toughness and protection for Austin Matthews. Martin scored 10 goals and hits, 2.5 is nothing.

 

[Matt24]

This is not a good contract. It's also far from the worst deal today and won't cripple the Leafs. Now Kris Russell on the other hand...

 

[CupInSIX]

This is exactly what the Leafs needed. a 4th liner that can play hockey and fight, while leading the league in hits.

2.5M is nothing, stop crying guys

won't be fighting much under Babcock but he should be dangerous in other ways with Komarov

 

[c3z4r]

How good a fighter is this guy?

He's not a good fighter. Usually tries to grab onto or wrestle players down as fast as possible.

 

[Auston Marlander]

Ryan White beat this stiff up last year.

Interesting view.

One good shot and a bunch of helmet blows does not equal beating up. That would be a draw or slight edge to White in most peoples books.



We didn't sign him to be a scraper, even though he will drop them when needed. He is here to throw a ton of hit, build energy and pot a few goals.

 

[chatty4756]

this guy is a hits machine, and so what if its four years at 2.5. that is not going to handcuff us.
him and komarov are going to help create space on two different lines and protect marner, and matthews when need be

 

[Pocket Hercules]

School's out

Touche.

 

[Liminality]

This is actually a perfect signing for Toronto. It's a year too long but the price is fine; everyone knew Martin would get overlaid. At least this isn't drastic. But he's a great fit for Toronto. He brings it and he adds toughness to the fourth line that can actually play hockey. I like what Toronto is doing. They need a dman.

Wonder if that was a part of the contract

 

[Muston Atthews]

This is a serious post

I shed a tear LOL

I'm being facetious. Just mimicking my fellow Leafs fans

 

[Extra Texture]

This contract will be bought out after year 2 or 3. **** you Lou

What the ****? At 2.5 you can retain and trade this guy assuming he doesn't completely forget how to play the game.

Not bad at all. People were talking like Martin was going to get 4m AAV or something.

 

[Reality Check]

Don Cherry approves.

Much like Colton Orr was the sole reason why Toronto made the playoffs...only to lose

 

[Pocket Hercules]

He's not a good fighter. Usually tries to wrestle players down as fast as possible.

So Zenon Konopka V2.0?

 

[Commander Clueless]

Leafs always gotta have at least one banger character.

 

[TMLeafs18]

I love it as a leafs fan. He was rumoured to be asking a lot more he brings a lot of jam and energy every game for his team I'm excited to see him play. I thought for sure he was going to get a Cizikas type deal the fact that he didn't is a major bonus

 

[Commander Clueless]

Don Cherry approves.

Much like Colton Orr was the sole reason why Toronto made the playoffs...only to lose

Why you gotta...why you gotta cut me?

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Interesting view.

One good shot and a bunch of helmet blows does not equal beating up. That would be a draw or slight edge to White in most peoples books.

That's a pretty clear W for White, especially considering he gave up 3"+ and 25lbs. White is a low-end middleweight.

 

[Brew]

Hahahahha same old Leafs.

Eriksson 6x6. Good luck with that one in two years.

 

[cyris]

I dont love the contract but its nothing to freak out about.
He will be overpaid but we have capspace and not much to spend it on right now.

 

[Bizz]

#Truculence

 

[Battle Lin]

2.5 is good...hes among tops in nhl at his role...and its through 27-31, the prime years of his life, solid deal

 

[Atas2000]

why, Toronto, why?

Because 300 hits per season, but 2,5 is too much as well as 4 years.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Yeah better bring back Colton Orr too. Lets get Luke Schenn on the blue line while we're at it. This way of thinking is so outdated. Do his extra couple of hits a game really make him that much better than Leivo or Leipsic?

Orr can't play, Martin can, the two aren't the same. As for Leivo I like him but it's clear his chance to be a full time NHL player at least for the Leafs has past that could have been clear the moment they got Kerby Rychel.

Leipsic I am also a fan of but he still needs another year.

Every team needs SOME toughness

 

[Sparksrus3]

I love the Leaf fans that said you can't give Stamkos 10 million per, you can't overpay him by 2 million a year....

This is the garbage you get otherwise, overpaying 4th liners, this summer has sucked, Andersen was handed too much term, every draft pick not named Matthews was brutal and Matt Martin is Colton Orr 2.0.

The honeymoon is ending with this management.

Colton Orr 2.0 ?
You obviously have never seen M M play.
Orr had 20 career points , Martin had 10 goals last season .
Martin rarely takes a bad penalty even though he walks the edge every shift.
Instant fan favorite. By the end of October there will as many Martin sweaters walking around your arena as any player not named Matthews. Great signing for the Leafs!!!!!!
You don't write the checks so don't worry about the money. Enjoy the player