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

[NewBoysClub97*]

A lot of people in this thread have low IQs. He's 27, we're not contending, have plenty of cap room, and at 4 years/2.5 it's an easily moveable contract in 2-3 years if need be.

He's already 27? He hits like crazy. Probably going to be beat and run down at the end of next year.

 

[Unhealthy Scratch]

Lmao how are people upset at 2.5 mill?! I don't understand.

"So you spent $250 on something you could have gotten for $100. What's the problem?"

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

A guy that leads the league in hits is probably 80% broken down. 4 years on top. Woof

 

[TMLeafs18]

I have no idea why people would be mad over the term when he is only 27 and very effective in his role. Most players getting signed right now are 30 or older and getting signed for longer deals. Effective 4th line guys are still important on good teams plus he adds a solid veteran to a really young team. Plus everyone saying it will handcuff the leafs cap down the road needs to give their head a shake. Michalek, laich, bernier, greening, robidas all come off the books after this season they will have more then enough cap space going forward.

 

[WhatWhat]

This is a lot of money for a low producing guy. I think this is about 1 million too much

 

[dirty stanchion]

I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt.

Wow, good one!...almost had me there...right?...

Good man

 

[Sens]

Are you even serious? Nobody cares about salary, they care about cap. There's a limit to how much you can spend.

And that 2.5 is going to stop the Leafs from winning the cup the next four years?

Explain to me how this hinders the leafs?

 

[Samuel Culper III]

People sound clueless about Martin in this thread. He can play hockey. He isn't in the Colton Orr or even Derek Dorsett tier. He's good. I also think he leads the league in hits most years, or close to it. He's tough as nails, absolutely brings it, great team guy, can fight and will happily do so to stand up for his teammates or send a message. He's a good hockey player though. He's a little overpaid but it's July 1 and everyone was expecting him to get overpaid. If this was a 3 year deal it would be perfect. It's still pretty damn good.

I say all of this as a Rangers fan. This is my impression of seeing plenty of Martin on the Islanders and being a fan of their biggest rival.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

The way people talk you'd think the 4th line is strictly a turnstile for ELC players lol

 

[Brewsky]

As far as fighting goes he's an animal. He's never lost/ got beat up in a fight. He's had some draws maybe but never has he got his ass kicked. He's a tough SOB and a great teammate. Also, his girlfriend is insanely hot. She's Boomer Eisaisons daughter.

Oh yes she definitely is.

Our superstar, Matt Martin, has come home.

 

[aufheben]

TML fans won't like this, we experienced just this with Prust.

That was the first thing I thought of.

 

[CupInSIX]

TML fans won't like this, we experienced just this with Prust.

Prust was huge for the Habs his first 2 seasons

 

[dirty stanchion]

A guy that leads the league in hits is probably 80% broken down. 4 years on top. Woof

Closer to 90% but yes, i concur.

 

[Puckstuff]

These long term contracts are becoming a norm from this guy.

I won't lose sleep over this though

 

[LaymanX]

Good signing, for a bit cheaper than I expected.

 

[Pocket Hercules]

Kyle Dubas' first mistake in evaluation. A poor signing that will hopefully crush the Leafs down the line. Excellent, most excellent...

Do you still fill your piggy bank with pennies?...

 

[Muston Atthews]

"So you spent $250 on something you could have gotten for $100. What's the problem?"

Who in the leafs system or in free agency could replace the role of Martin? Enlighten me

Dickey ****ing Clune?

 

[Riellyfan04]

Lots of people on here just proving how they lack so much IQ.... Martin is bodyguard for our youth!!! He can also play a very good 4th line role who can hit and play good defence! He is also a very good locker room! but of course some of u here don't know jack **** but just like to talk nonsense...

 

[ottawa]

Prust was huge for the Habs his first 2 seasons

First season was great for sure, after that in the 2nd year he was injured for like 30 games and had a very rough year. The 3rd year he was just awful and done, a shadow of his former self, sad to see because habs nation loved him.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

"So you spent $250 on something you could have gotten for $100. What's the problem?"

Except, that's not the case. It's more you paid 250 for something you didn't have to buy, but your "analogy" is quite flawed as it is.

 

[LilySmoov]

"So you spent $250 on something you could have gotten for $100. What's the problem?"

We have plenty of cap space we won't be needing for a while. It doesn't matter that we overpaid.

 

[Keep Sorokin Me Babe]

A guy that leads the league in hits is probably 80% broken down. 4 years on top. Woof

Did you just... bark?

 

[Muston Atthews]

A guy that leads the league in hits is probably 80% broken down. 4 years on top. Woof

In what world? Lmao

 

[dubey]

Did you just... bark?

Dogs are people too

 

[Muston Atthews]

Kyle Dubas' first mistake in evaluation. A poor signing that will hopefully crush the Leafs down the line. Excellent, most excellent...

If you think 2.5 is crippling...