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Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:02 AM ET
With Dats off the books.....I expect Detroit will make a huge push for him
- Fakepartofme

I get that, but if dollars are equal in TB, TO, DET and BUF let's say, my Q was more around "why Detroit"?
Lucas Neilson
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Atlantic Division Blogger, ON
Joined: 06.26.2015

Jun 27 @ 11:03 AM ET
Not sure if you're familiar with Bob McCown (fairly well respected, long time TO sports radio guy...really dialed in to the management types) tweeted yesterday that he believes MLSE has $3.5M in endorsements lined up outside of his SPC that will be a part of their pitch to him this week, assuming they didn't already meet. Will be interesting, but very "Lou".

EDIT: Here's the post:

https://twitter.com/Fadoo...status/746759404968513536

- Deeps27


I'd imagine as long as they do it properly and in the right order it's not cap circumvention.

sign the 7 year deal @ X dollars
then at a later date sign a deal for endorsement deal and shoot a couple commercials, voila.
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jun 27 @ 11:03 AM ET
Not sure if you're familiar with Bob McCown (fairly well respected, long time TO sports radio guy...really dialed in to the management types) tweeted yesterday that he believes MLSE has $3.5M in endorsements lined up outside of his SPC that will be a part of their pitch to him this week, assuming they didn't already meet. Will be interesting, but very "Lou".

EDIT: Here's the post:

https://twitter.com/Fadoo...status/746759404968513536

- Deeps27


he also tweeted Bautista canceled his golf tournament because he expects to be traded ...


that ended up true as we know
NewfieStud
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 03.04.2013

Jun 27 @ 11:04 AM ET
I have requested a photo of the new emblem and will start using it as soon as it is available.
- mikeinbuffalo

I see its changed now! Awesome!
Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:05 AM ET
I'd imagine as long as they do it properly and in the right order it's not cap circumvention.

sign the 7 year deal @ X dollars
then at a later date sign a deal for endorsement deal and shoot a couple commercials, voila.

- Lucas.Neilson

I work for one of the companies he's already a "face" of...throw Rogers/Bell on top of that, and "Tanenbaum Construction Inc."...he'll be rolling in it.

On another note, does the new Leafs jersey look like it intentionally has A LOT of real estate for sweater ads, or is that just me?
Lucas Neilson
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Atlantic Division Blogger, ON
Joined: 06.26.2015

Jun 27 @ 11:05 AM ET
he also tweeted Bautista canceled his golf tournament because he expects to be traded ...


that ended up true as we know

- senstroll


I do see the Leafs going this route in some way or another though.
ShayneCorsi
Location: Teedot
Joined: 07.09.2012

Jun 27 @ 11:06 AM ET
Garth is funny.
I actually do enjoy reading his blogs. You can just tell he hates the Leafs passionately. If Stamkos or Vesey or both come to TO, his blog will be sooooo legendary.
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Jun 27 @ 11:07 AM ET
I'd imagine as long as they do it properly and in the right order it's not cap circumvention.

sign the 7 year deal @ X dollars
then at a later date sign a deal for endorsement deal and shoot a couple commercials, voila.

- Lucas.Neilson


They have to be very careful with this. There are rules in the CBA, but beyond that I think there is that catch-all clause about not doing anything to circumvent the cap.

If what McCown says is true, I am thinking they might want to vet this with the league before they go ahead.

Can you imagine all the beautiful whining and crying from everywhere if this happened, LOL!

Lucas Neilson
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Atlantic Division Blogger, ON
Joined: 06.26.2015

Jun 27 @ 11:07 AM ET
I work for one of the companies he's already a "face" of...throw Rogers/Bell on top of that, and "Tanenbaum Construction Inc."...he'll be rolling in it.

On another note, does the new Leafs jersey look like it intentionally has A LOT of real estate for sweater ads, or is that just me?

- Deeps27


the deal would be 'the old gentlemen's handshake' and not a contingent on him signing.

as for the jersey - it looks ok, but looks great when you see with all the gear on with it.
Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:07 AM ET
he also tweeted Bautista canceled his golf tournament because he expects to be traded ...


that ended up true as we know

- senstroll

Yeah, that was a bomb, but you can't say he's not well connected. Especially on the management side of this business.

To be fair, the only "denial" from Bautista or the Jays on that one was that his tourney was moved as opposed to cancelled...not that Jose expected to be traded pre-deadline. That one will prove out in the next month.
Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:08 AM ET
the deal would be 'the old gentlemen's handshake' and not a contingent on him signing.

as for the jersey - it looks ok, but looks great when you see with all the gear on with it.

- Lucas.Neilson

LOVE the stripe on the pants.

Of course you could never formalize anything, but you could give a very strong indication of what's available. I fully expect Uncle Lou to work his magic on that one.
MCharisma91
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto
Joined: 07.10.2010

Jun 27 @ 11:09 AM ET
I don't understand why Sabres fans say "he'll sign with Buffalo so he can be close to home" or Red Wings fans say "he'll sign with Detroit so he can be close to home"


..... when he can just sign with Toronto and (frank)ing be AT "HOME"

senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jun 27 @ 11:10 AM ET

I do see the Leafs going this route in some way or another though.

- Lucas.Neilson



ill just be glad when its over.

I could be wrong ..but I just dont see why he would leave TB to go to Buffalo or Detroit at this point
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Cause y’know we’ll all be found | when I come around, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jun 27 @ 11:10 AM ET
I don't understand why Sabres fans say "he'll sign with Buffalo so he can be close to home" or Red Wings fans say "he'll sign with Detroit so he can be close to home"


..... when he can just sign with Toronto and (frank)ing be AT "HOME"


- MCharisma91

Yeah sign in Buffalo to be close to home... but instead of being home where theres great places to eat and lots to see and do, he'll sign in Buffalo because hes a sadist..
Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:11 AM ET
I don't understand why Sabres fans say "he'll sign with Buffalo so he can be close to home" or Red Wings fans say "he'll sign with Detroit so he can be close to home"


..... when he can just sign with Toronto and (frank)ing be AT "HOME"


- MCharisma91

senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jun 27 @ 11:11 AM ET
I don't understand why Sabres fans say "he'll sign with Buffalo so he can be close to home" or Red Wings fans say "he'll sign with Detroit so he can be close to home"


..... when he can just sign with Toronto and (frank)ing be AT "HOME"


- MCharisma91


Same as Leafs fans....they are unsure what he wants to do...and any reason to convince themselves he is going to choose your team makes you feel all warm and fuzzy
ShayneCorsi
Location: Teedot
Joined: 07.09.2012

Jun 27 @ 11:12 AM ET
I don't understand why Sabres fans say "he'll sign with Buffalo so he can be close to home" or Red Wings fans say "he'll sign with Detroit so he can be close to home"


..... when he can just sign with Toronto and (frank)ing be AT "HOME"


- MCharisma91


Yah, logic.... pft... .this is HB!! Don't need any of that around here!
nbboy
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 07.05.2010

Jun 27 @ 11:14 AM ET
Why not just use the one from TSN...?
- lumlums

Deeps27
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 07.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 11:14 AM ET
Yeah sign in Buffalo to be close to home... but instead of being home where theres great places to eat and lots to see and do, he'll sign in Buffalo because hes a sadist..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Honest to God...we headed down to Wilkes-Barre to catch a Baby Pens game at the end of the year and the wife and kids had to pee in Buffalo after we crossed the border...at 10AM on a Friday do you think you could find any sort of coffee shop, restaurant...anything open downtown off the interstate? Nope. Had to duck into the Hyatt after driving around for 10 min, and let me tell you, that downtown needs a face lift. Bisons stadium is cool though.
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Cause y’know we’ll all be found | when I come around, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jun 27 @ 11:19 AM ET
Honest to God...we headed down to Wilkes-Barre to catch a Baby Pens game at the end of the year and the wife and kids had to pee in Buffalo after we crossed the border...at 10AM on a Friday do you think you could find any sort of coffee shop, restaurant...anything open downtown off the interstate? Nope. Had to duck into the Hyatt after driving around for 10 min, and let me tell you, that downtown needs a face lift. Bisons stadium is cool though.
- Deeps27

These athletes travel around N.America living the high life.. Toronto is a world class city, Buffalo will never be in that league..
MCharisma91
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto
Joined: 07.10.2010

Jun 27 @ 11:19 AM ET
Same as Leafs fans....they are unsure what he wants to do...and any reason to convince themselves he is going to choose your team makes you feel all warm and fuzzy
- senstroll


senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jun 27 @ 11:21 AM ET

- MCharisma91



what point did I miss?
1979AD
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "I'm a Sens Fan!" -Kaptaan
Joined: 09.08.2010

Jun 27 @ 11:22 AM ET
what point did I miss?
- senstroll


Who cares! Would you rather be a dot on the ground or flying through the air on a rocket ship?
RickJames77
Boston Bruins
Location: We’re Too Old, Boston
Joined: 04.03.2013

Jun 27 @ 11:23 AM ET
These athletes travel around N.America living the high life.. Toronto is a world class city, Buffalo will never be in that league..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Buffalo - where citizens think the greatness of their wings outweigh the banal city they live in and the mediocrity it breeds.
Fakepartofme
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Living rent free... in your head, ON
Joined: 09.20.2010

Jun 27 @ 11:24 AM ET
They have to be very careful with this. There are rules in the CBA, but beyond that I think there is that catch-all clause about not doing anything to circumvent the cap.

If what McCown says is true, I am thinking they might want to vet this with the league before they go ahead.

Can you imagine all the beautiful whining and crying from everywhere if this happened, LOL!

- Aetherial

In his tweet, it states it has already been vetted.
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