So Gardiner signs 5 yr 20.25mill....

4.05 AAV

Shultz????

I'd be curious of line combos like this:

Hall Nuge Purcell

Since Purcell has shown he can excel with good linemates and has a tendency to pass but does own a good shot. This line could play tough comp.

Perron Arco Eberle

Not the biggest line but a decent mix of different player types. I do wonder how Eberle will produce off of Hall's line.

Pouliot Draisaitl Yak

Assuming Draisaitl makes the team. Softer competition here. Size and feistiness/edge. Be good to have an experienced guy like Pouliot who tends to drive possession to play with a playmaker like Draisaitl and a guy who needs to bounce back in Yakupov. I also find Yakupov plays better with grittier linemates.
- ystoil

I agree that the possibilities offensively of pairing Drasaitl and Yak could work well. But I would be hesitant at making Drasaitl cover Yak's defensively as well. I see Leon with more responsible linemates like Purcell and Perron.

So Gardiner signs 5 yr 20.25mill....

4.05 AAV

Shultz????
- Iggysbff

I would imagine he's going to be pretty dam close to the same.

I think we may see something like that for a time at least. I'd think change Perron and Pouliot though maybe to spread out some size and grit.
- Iggysbff

Ya, I would like a Perron-Draisaitl-Yak line as well.

I would imagine he's going to be pretty dam close to the same.
- Yeti1181

Similar if same length. Or does he take a 2 year bridge then try to cash in? Risks both ways for both sides...

Similar if same length. Or does he take a 2 year bridge then try to cash in? Risks both ways for both sides...
- Iggysbff

Agreed. Leafs did well to get him under term and a decent hit, in theory. I think they willok up Schultz as MacT doesn't seem to be a bridge deal guy.

Agreed. Leafs did well to get him under term and a decent hit, in theory. I think they willok up Schultz as MacT doesn't seem to be a bridge deal guy.
- Yeti1181

I just want him to hurry up and sign, I also want MacT to sign Draisaitl so it's done. I wonder what the hold up is on Leon.

So Gardiner signs 5 yr 20.25mill....

4.05 AAV

Shultz????
- Iggysbff

Damn it Leafs, I wanted Barrie for cheaper than that, but If its a long term deal like that Ill take it

Damn it Leafs, I wanted Barrie for cheaper than that, but If its a long term deal like that Ill take it
- DDM-Coga

The leafs have made some good contract moves this summer.

The leafs have made some good contract moves this summer.
- Yeti1181

makes up for the poopy onces last summer?

I just want him to hurry up and sign, I also want MacT to sign Draisaitl so it's done. I wonder what the hold up is on Leon.
- Horseguts

Draisaitl: "LOL you need Centres, give me 10 mill in bonuses if I score 5 goals this year"

Gotta admit, he has leverage

Yak back in Edmonton training for the rest of the summer. Says foot 100% healed up.

Draisaitl: "LOL you need Centres, give me 10 mill in bonuses if I score 5 goals this year"

Gotta admit, he has leverage
- ystoil

ELC bonuses are pretty standardized. He wont be getting a Max ELC imo. Rarely do guys not taken first get a max deal.

The leafs have made some good contract moves this summer.
- Yeti1181

You guys say that every year...

Yak back in Edmonton training for the rest of the summer. Says foot 100% healed up.
- Iggysbff

Saw pics of him on instagram, actually looks like he added some muscle

You guys say that every year...
- Iggysbff

NO normally we say "what the (frank) is going on"

makes up for the poopy onces last summer?
- DDM-Coga

Nothing makes up for clarkson.

Saw pics of him on instagram, actually looks like he added some muscle
- ystoil

Watched his interview on oilers.nhl.com and he definitely looks more mature.

Thanks for bearing with me while I was dealing with my flooded basement. You guys are awesome.
- Matt_Henderson

(frank) off, Matt

Yak back in Edmonton training for the rest of the summer. Says foot 100% healed up.
- Iggysbff

Thanks insider. So it is you that was "deepchoke" clout's source all this time???

So Gardiner signs 5 yr 20.25mill....

4.05 AAV

Shultz????
- Iggysbff

5 year, 60 million.

We know this all too well: Hemsky, Ales

Edit: I read that wrong
- ystoil

No, you read how I meant it to be. I wasn't too clear, shoot the puck when you have the opportunity.

Thanks insider. So it is you that was "deepchoke" clout's source all this time???
- ruttager17

Nothing makes up for clarkson.
- Yeti1181

But hes Wendel Clarkson

I think i hate it more when guys pass up an opportunity to shoot. The Hawks are guilty of this a lot. Many times looking for the easy tap-in instead of just firing. Makes me go crazy game after game.
- BlazinMike

That I what I was trying to say.