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Camp is around the corner, time for a fresh thread.
Camp is around the corner, time for a fresh thread.
Josh Baily is a failed player, by some reports problematic premadonna without the talent.I'm surprised Josh Bailey isn't signed to a PTO, I remember them saying on sportsnet during free agent Frenzy to watch for Josh Bailey and.Toronto.
Granted nobody including the Leafs probably thought they'd get both Bertuzzi and Domi but still why not bring in some competition for Lafferty?
Josh Baily is a failed player, by some reports problematic premadonna without the talent.
That would be a guy worth a look.I'm surprised Josh Bailey isn't signed to a PTO, I remember them saying on sportsnet during free agent Frenzy to watch for Josh Bailey and.Toronto.
Granted nobody including the Leafs probably thought they'd get both Bertuzzi and Domi but still why not bring in some competition for Lafferty?
Anyone think Treliving has a move up his sleeve before the season starts or is the roster pretty much set before camp even opens?
I'd agree with that, roster is pretty much set.I don't have any expectations pre camp aside from maybe another PTO or two.
I think any trades or anything are more like to happen in November or maybe we snag someone interesting off the waiver wire or something.
Totally under performed, dropped from a 1st line guy to 4th line as his lack of training concentration grew.He's been an NHL regular for years, he's clearly not a failed player.
Yeah they may be a little thin on the bottom end. Who would any of these guys jump ahead of?Would be nice to add a vet defensive D.
Jason Demers
Sami Vatanen
Ethan Bear
I still think 88 gets moved, Lindholm and Zardov for 88 and a small +, but could just be wishful thinking…….Anyone think Treliving has a move up his sleeve before the season starts or is the roster pretty much set before camp even opens?
Guessing Kane goes home to Buffalo to finish out his career.
Interesting. Feel pretty old realizing Kane is 35, where does the time go?One interesting cap loophole may help the Leafs sign Patrick Kane to a 1-year deal
With NHL training camps set to open this weekend, we're about to see the Patrick Kane chatter begin to pick up again. A couple of short weeks ago, Kane revealed that he would begin entertaining offers during training camp and the preseason, and there are expected to be plenty of potential suitors for the 3-time Stanley Cup champion. He may not sign, however, until November or December, as was originally projected in his 4-6 month recovery timeline.
During a recent appearance on TSN 1050, former NHLer Dave Poulin revealed that, as long as Kane is cleared to return and that his hip issues are behind him, he expects the Maple Leafs to be one of the primary teams who will look to enlist Kane's services. The problem here is that the Leafs are currently over the salary cap by nearly $3M. So how can the Leafs afford Kane if he's not willing to take a league minimum deal? Well, the answer isn't as complicated as some might think.
Kane is turning 35 years old on November 19th. If he does wish to sign in Toronto and if he opts to remain unsigned through the month of October and the front half of November, he'll be able to ink a 35+ contract as of November 19th. If he does that, the Leafs could, in theory, offer him a 35+ contract for the remainder of this season at $775K, which is the league's minimum salary, and then tack on performance bonuses.
How would this work? Well, his base salary would be $775K this season. This would remain his cap hit no matter how many performance bonuses he hit. Let's say, for example, the Leafs offered Kane his $775K salary, plus an extra $1M if he plays in at least half of their games this season (41 games). Then they could tack on an extra $1M if he reaches the 50-point plateau. Then they could tack on an extra $1M if Kane produces 20 goals. In this situation, Kane's total salary will end up being $3.775M for this season, all while carrying a $775K cap hit.
..and then that bonus is tagged onto our cap for the following season, when Matthews and potentially Nylanders extensions kick in. Would be tough this year and next without trades.One interesting cap loophole may help the Leafs sign Patrick Kane to a 1-year deal
With NHL training camps set to open this weekend, we're about to see the Patrick Kane chatter begin to pick up again. A couple of short weeks ago, Kane revealed that he would begin entertaining offers during training camp and the preseason, and there are expected to be plenty of potential suitors for the 3-time Stanley Cup champion. He may not sign, however, until November or December, as was originally projected in his 4-6 month recovery timeline.
During a recent appearance on TSN 1050, former NHLer Dave Poulin revealed that, as long as Kane is cleared to return and that his hip issues are behind him, he expects the Maple Leafs to be one of the primary teams who will look to enlist Kane's services. The problem here is that the Leafs are currently over the salary cap by nearly $3M. So how can the Leafs afford Kane if he's not willing to take a league minimum deal? Well, the answer isn't as complicated as some might think.
Kane is turning 35 years old on November 19th. If he does wish to sign in Toronto and if he opts to remain unsigned through the month of October and the front half of November, he'll be able to ink a 35+ contract as of November 19th. If he does that, the Leafs could, in theory, offer him a 35+ contract for the remainder of this season at $775K, which is the league's minimum salary, and then tack on performance bonuses.
How would this work? Well, his base salary would be $775K this season. This would remain his cap hit no matter how many performance bonuses he hit. Let's say, for example, the Leafs offered Kane his $775K salary, plus an extra $1M if he plays in at least half of their games this season (41 games). Then they could tack on an extra $1M if he reaches the 50-point plateau. Then they could tack on an extra $1M if Kane produces 20 goals. In this situation, Kane's total salary will end up being $3.775M for this season, all while carrying a $775K cap hit.
That leaves a little extra time to trade Nylander and free up Kane's jersey for himOne interesting cap loophole may help the Leafs sign Patrick Kane to a 1-year deal
With NHL training camps set to open this weekend, we're about to see the Patrick Kane chatter begin to pick up again. A couple of short weeks ago, Kane revealed that he would begin entertaining offers during training camp and the preseason, and there are expected to be plenty of potential suitors for the 3-time Stanley Cup champion. He may not sign, however, until November or December, as was originally projected in his 4-6 month recovery timeline.
During a recent appearance on TSN 1050, former NHLer Dave Poulin revealed that, as long as Kane is cleared to return and that his hip issues are behind him, he expects the Maple Leafs to be one of the primary teams who will look to enlist Kane's services. The problem here is that the Leafs are currently over the salary cap by nearly $3M. So how can the Leafs afford Kane if he's not willing to take a league minimum deal? Well, the answer isn't as complicated as some might think.
Kane is turning 35 years old on November 19th. If he does wish to sign in Toronto and if he opts to remain unsigned through the month of October and the front half of November, he'll be able to ink a 35+ contract as of November 19th. If he does that, the Leafs could, in theory, offer him a 35+ contract for the remainder of this season at $775K, which is the league's minimum salary, and then tack on performance bonuses.
How would this work? Well, his base salary would be $775K this season. This would remain his cap hit no matter how many performance bonuses he hit. Let's say, for example, the Leafs offered Kane his $775K salary, plus an extra $1M if he plays in at least half of their games this season (41 games). Then they could tack on an extra $1M if he reaches the 50-point plateau. Then they could tack on an extra $1M if Kane produces 20 goals. In this situation, Kane's total salary will end up being $3.775M for this season, all while carrying a $775K cap hit.
I was just about to say the same thing. I don't even want to know the age of Sid the Kid or Ovie anymore.Interesting. Feel pretty old realizing Kane is 35, where does the time go?
Timmins won't make it through waivers to be called up.Gambrell
Timmins
Jones
Benoit
All worth discussing. All question marks. Timmins is the biggest question mark to me. I don't see him as our first call-up, nor do i see him in the bottom pairing. I could be wrong though.
Anyone think Treliving has a move up his sleeve before the season starts or is the roster pretty much set before camp even opens?