Actually, he didn't, apparently the tax situation in Florida is much more favourable; hence, he won't really be leaving any money on the table (or little if at all)
- Zogg

What was it that made him change his mind Toronto's Mayor or the Canadian Tire CEO?

anyone still upset about the price for Guddy..
- noisewater

Feels good! Shuts up those damn smug Oiler trolls roaming in here lately...

Actually, he didn't, apparently the tax situation in Florida is much more favourable; hence, he won't really be leaving any money on the table (or little if at all)
- Zogg

One last question on this. There has been some talk about a possible sign-and-trade, as the Lighting were the only team that could offer him eight years. It sounds like he's staying, but the way today is going, I'm not ruling anything out just yet...

Which fan base is more upset right now:

Edmonton(Hall)

Toronto(Stamkos)

Montreal(Subban)

Vancouver(Lucic still available)
- fiveandagame

Holding my breath to know that its not a sign and trade before I start rubbing it into those entitled Maple Leaf fan faces....

Damn, Hall was the only one who I would have NOT traded.
- Beatle_john

Exactly trade that lazy bum Eberle
or
the stick figure in Nugent Hopkins

One last question on this. There has been some talk about a possible sign-and-trade, as the Lighting were the only team that could offer him eight years. It sounds like he's staying, but the way today is going, I'm not ruling anything out just yet...
- Carol Schram

How quickly is he allowed to be traded after signing? Immediately?

Actually, he didn't, apparently the tax situation in Florida is much more favourable; hence, he won't really be leaving any money on the table (or little if at all)
- Zogg

You are probably right because he was probably only considering a couple other teams along with Tampa.

Although I think there would be other US teams with similar tax situations that could pay him more total. Chances are Stamkos wasn't interested in those teams tho (or they weren't interested in him).

Which fan base is more upset right now:

Edmonton(Hall)

Toronto(Stamkos)

Montreal(Subban)

Vancouver(Lucic still available)
- fiveandagame

Trading Hall confirms Lucic is his replacement

Trading Hall confirms Lucic is his replacement
- classic321

Thank god we don't have to deal with that nonsense

can we all say it now.......

how did benning and chiarelli win a freaking cup?!?!?!?
- RealityChecker

They were operating under the Jacobs Defense Shield at the time.

It's still a stupid trade for Montreal in my Opinion.
Suban's contract is sooooo much better than Weber's

27 years old with 6 years left
vs
30 years old with 8 years left.
- classic321

hey i don't understand why people dislike subban. i would have never done that deal if i was mtl.

just saying that it always felt like there was something more going on between subban and bergevin.

Trading Hall confirms Lucic is his replacement
- classic321

But they are't allowed to discuss money or term right now. Didn't Benning just get fined ?

One last question on this. There has been some talk about a possible sign-and-trade, as the Lighting were the only team that could offer him eight years. It sounds like he's staying, but the way today is going, I'm not ruling anything out just yet...
- Carol Schram

good point, Carol - based on the crazy events today, I wouldn't rule anything out. In particular, why wouldn't Stamkos at least see what the offers were out there? basically doing his due diligence?

Holding my breath to know that its not a sign and trade before I start rubbing it into those entitled Maple Leaf fan faces....
- chompsey

Full no-move clause, they say...

https://twitter.com/THNKe...status/748252593453961216

But they are't allowed to discuss money or term right now. Didn't Benning just get fined ?
- fiveandagame

They were as of June 25....

Feels good! Shuts up those damn smug Oiler trolls roaming in here lately...
- chompsey

guddy for larssen, rnh and a 1st?

hey i don't understand why people dislike subban. i would have never done that deal if i was mtl.

just saying that it always felt like there was something more going on between subban and bergevin.
- RealityChecker

I was wrong


Weber has 10 Franking years remaining on his contract.

Full no-move clause, they say...

https://twitter.com/THNKe...status/748252593453961216
- Carol Schram

TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!!!!!!

I don't even care if the Canucks sign anyone Friday.....Edmonton (frank)ed up and Toronto got screwed!!!!

GREAT DAY!

(frank) THE LEAFS!!!

good point, Carol - based on the crazy events today, I wouldn't rule anything out. In particular, why wouldn't Stamkos at least see what the offers were out there? basically doing his due diligence?
- Zogg

Apparently the eight-year option is only available if he re-signs while he's still under contract (ie. no later than tomorrow). So that's one reason.

I believe he met with Leafs brass yesterday. I guess that was the only option he was really considering, and he didn't hear enough to convince him to take the bait.

guddy for larssen, rnh and a 1st?
- RealityChecker

McDavid or bust....

But they are't allowed to discuss money or term right now. Didn't Benning just get fined ?
- fiveandagame

No he got fined for tampering with Subban because Subban wasn't on the market, apparently.

hey i don't understand why people dislike subban. i would have never done that deal if i was mtl.

just saying that it always felt like there was something more going on between subban and bergevin.
- RealityChecker

this has all the footprints of the Roy trade dynamic - there has to be more to this. Why make what is essentially a lateral move? (although as some have pointed out, Subban has the better contract/term and is younger and bit more dynamic)

TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!!!!!!

I don't even care if the Canucks sign anyone Friday.....Edmonton (frank)ed up and Toronto got screwed!!!!

GREAT DAY!

(frank) THE LEAFS!!!
- chompsey

What was it that made him change his mind Toronto's Mayor or the Canadian Tire CEO?
- A_SteamingLombardi

when the talk turned to the declining canadian dollar and the innovative ways the leafs wanted to pay stamkos, the player knew he would be staying in tampa bay.

when the talk turned to the declining canadian dollar and the innovative ways the leafs wanted to pay stamkos, the player knew he would be staying in tampa bay.

- RealityChecker