TheTotalPackage
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I'll tell you why people are dumb.
There is not a single GM in the NHL that was getting Matthews under 11.
I don't think the 11 million is the issue...
I'll tell you why people are dumb.
There is not a single GM in the NHL that was getting Matthews under 11.
He is a free agent at the end of this correct?
I dont like the deal, but realistically what are the other options?
Trade him? People will flip
Let him hold out? People will flip
Like it or not, the player has all the power in these negotiations.
Were you not already hoping for that?So we're basically left hoping that Matthews becomes Crosby/Malkin/Ovechkin tier level player to justify this deal.
Wow.
yeah, this is so infuriating. If we're giving him that type of contract, why the hell is the AAV still so damn high on only a 5 year deal?
Lol, your homerism is blinding you, the guy never scored more than 69 points, he’s missing games almost every season, doesn’t show up when it matters, and is now the 2nd most paid player behind Mcdavid??? Not to mention he’s only locked up for 5 years so he can pull a JT whenever his contracts end. I’m a Leafs fan for life but this contract his atrocious to say the least.Terrible contract? For a guy who scored 40 in his rookie season, and has 46 points in 38 games, and is going to be a top 5 player in the league someday? Maybe you should find a new team to cheer for...
This isn't good enough.
Losing faith in Dubas.
This is why I am predicting a lockout if this nonsense with RFAs continues. What is even the point of having an RFA classification if the contract values are equal to what a UFA would get?Welcome to the new NHL.
This will definitely be a controversial signing (I don’t think folks should LOVE it), I just think this is where the league is going in terms of contracts.
Agents know star RFAs are a golden goose and are going to seek to exploit that to their fullest advantage. People I think are kidding themselves if they think anybody else would have gotten a considerably better/differently structured deal
Matthews must be laughing now. Buys one year of UFA. Best part is he has yet to even hit 70 points.They'll try to bridge Marner now and Paul won't be happy.
Hope we don't see Nylander 2.0 with Marner.
11.63 is a steal. Thankfully the HF community dont like it which means it will be perfect
He got more then McDavid that makes this deal horrendous.To all you whining and bickering? What were you expecting to sign for? 6? 7 mill? We knew he wasnt getting McDave coin. Its 5 years its not that bad.
So are you gonna stop watching the team? Gonna protest in front of the SBA? If I gave you a pair of tickets to a game would you refuse in protest?I can't believe some people are just sheepishly accepting this garbage.