Anybody know how long you have to wait until you can sign a player's next contract while he's still on an ELC? McDavid waited until after year 2, but not sure if they could've offered him a deal sooner.
- gravyface

July 1st after year 2

July 1st after year 2
- RickJames77

Cool, thanks.

So given that, I think the Leafs will be looking to get the trio locked up next July, leaving an opportunity to resign any of their UFAs as they'll have a clear picture of cap space available.

Jesus. It was painful watching Marner from games 65-82 last year.

Bless him.
- walshyleafsfan

Well when you carry the line for 60 games you should get a break.

July 1st after year 2
- RickJames77

I wonder if they are already working on a Nylander extension?

Well when you carry the line for 60 games you should get a break.
- the_eye

Yeah. Hopefully he can do that for 82 games and playoffs going forward. Need a guy like him to be there game in game out.

I'm sure this year was a good learning experience for him

I wonder if they are already working on a Nylander extension?
- .HOHO.

I'd imagine so.

Jesus. It was painful watching Marner from games 65-82 last year.

Bless him.
- walshyleafsfan

Having mono will do that to a person

Having mono will do that to a person
- zazzle

JVR must have had Mono as well.

JVR must have had Mono as well.
- bixll

well it is the kissing disease.

Having mono will do that to a person
- zazzle

Everyone has mono. Leafs are rife with ex mono survivors

Everyone has mono. Leafs are rife with ex mono survivors
- walshyleafsfan

I had mono when I was 19, no way you're playing hockey when you have that shyte.

Ok. But no one was comparing their health records. Also, the other 4 seasons in the past 6 he only missed 2.
Simply pointed out that the leafs signed a player over 35 for more than 6 mil plus, which previously was stated that the leafs would not be interested in doing so.

Question is will Marleau's health stay the same or decrease as he gets older?
He'll be 38 this season.
We'll see.
- Fakepartofme

Excellent point, he was signed to a three year deal partially because of his health record. What smart management teams will do moving forward is take a player's health and ability to fulfill a contract when signing a long term deal - say 5 years or more. It's really overlooked but crucial when considering the value of a player. Think about it, a very talented player like Steve Stamkos signs with Tampa signs for say $8 mil a year - the money is not the issue, the fact that some plug from the AHL is on your team for the time that he is off. And as you point out age is also a factor, for some much more so than others.


Similarly, its killing the Jays that they have a very talented 2nd baseman, but is off more than he plays.

I had mono when I was 19, no way you're playing hockey when you have that shyte.
- the_eye

I had the HIV. Takes it right out of you.

Full week in bed. Lots of OJ, rest and soup and I was right as rain.

He'll want at least 6 mill with max years, that'll pay him at least 6 when he's 36, no thank you.
- the_eye

Dont know how many years he'll want. I havent asked

I had the HIV. Takes it right out of you.

Full week in bed. Lots of OJ, rest and soup and I was right as rain.
- walshyleafsfan

Yeah thats a tough one, I was only in bed for 5 days with a fever over 102, but as soon as you're back on your feet you have no energy for a couple of months.

well it is the kissing disease.
- the_eye

LOL, Marner's rear end

All Leafs nation. He'll make us wish Nonis was still in charge.

6 goals in the Marlies playoffs last year. He's a gamer. Him and Kapanen will make Justin Williams look like a Blue Jays better in terms of clutchnesss.
- walshyleafsfan

Glad to see all our prospects are bonefide NHL stars!
Great to have.

Anybody know how long you have to wait until you can sign a player's next contract while he's still on an ELC? McDavid waited until after year 2, but not sure if they could've offered him a deal sooner.
- gravyface

I think Matthews/Marner are able to sign after year two.

I had the HIV. Takes it right out of you.

Full week in bed. Lots of OJ, rest and soup and I was right as rain.
- walshyleafsfan

Yeah thats a tough one, I was only in bed for 5 days with a fever over 102, but as soon as you're back on your feet you have no energy for a couple of months.
- the_eye

That doesn't seem so rough. I guess the crisis in the 80s was pretty overblown.

Cool, thanks.

So given that, I think the Leafs will be looking to get the trio locked up next July, leaving an opportunity to resign any of their UFAs as they'll have a clear picture of cap space available.
- gravyface

They can sign Nylander anytime now.
Probably once the Island folks come off the cap in Oct

Excellent point, he was signed to a three year deal partially because of his health record. What smart management teams will do moving forward is take a player's health and ability to fulfill a contract when signing a long term deal - say 5 years or more. It's really overlooked but crucial when considering the value of a player. Think about it, a very talented player like Steve Stamkos signs with Tampa signs for say $8 mil a year - the money is not the issue, the fact that some plug from the AHL is on your team for the time that he is off. And as you point out age is also a factor, for some much more so than others.


Similarly, its killing the Jays that they have a very talented 2nd baseman, but is off more than he plays.
- winsix

Travis needs to be traded. He is simply not a full time player.

I had the HIV. Takes it right out of you.

Full week in bed. Lots of OJ, rest and soup and I was right as rain.
- walshyleafsfan

Glad to see all our prospects are bonefide NHL stars!
Great to have.
- Fakepartofme

Just trying to balance out the "our prospects are all poope" crowd.

Always like a fair thread

- bixll

Doc said it's like chicken pox. Best to get it out of the way when you're a kid.