To be fair, I can think of one guy who has done exactly that.

Sidney Crosby
- Scabeh

I’d be suprised if Matthews takes a discount not even sure what a fair deal for him is

Under, I like the additions made so far in Diaz, Garcia, Grichuk and even grandpa Granderson, but I still don't think there is enough talent on the team to go on any sort of deep playoff run..
- PatC80

so far 5 unders.
I think they are over...just a bit

I think FG has them as an 87 win team.

so far 5 unders.
I think they are over...just a bit

I think FG has them as an 87 win team.
- senstroll

If they stay healthy, maybe.... but as it stands, Donaldson is injured, Stroman is injured, Tulo is still out and Devon Travis will get hurt the next time he sneezes...

I am the catcher and you are leading off on 1st


- TheMussel

It appears so.

Train another monkey to tip shots and bang in rebounds.

He'd be ok for the 1st couple years of a new contract....after that.
- Garnie

you offer him the same contract that Marleau got.

I guess he could have gotten a little more than 8,5M.... he WAS injured alot though.
- Scabeh

Lets not forget about the tax in the state he's in also.
he keeps most of the $$ he makes.

"I'm willing to ask for 7M instead of 7.25 per year for the next 8 years"
- Scabeh

Nah... Leafs management should simply say... JvR you want the captaincy? (he'll say no)... but they can say you'll get Patches money.

4.5x 7 + C


seriously, they should try and sign him... he's unique with the Leafs community of wingers... he can score and he's consistent, who else can clean up around the net like he does.

don't pull a Chiarelli management move - like someone said earlier... Leafs will lose admirable depth and end up the like the oilers.

Komarov can be replaced for less money
Bozak will have to be replaced for less money

so far 5 unders.
I think they are over...just a bit

I think FG has them as an 87 win team.
- senstroll

Over .... I think they win at least 85

Nah... Leafs management should simply say... JvR you want the captaincy? (he'll say no)... but they can say you'll get Patches money.

4.5x 7 + C


seriously, they should try and sign him... he's unique with the Leafs community of wingers... he can score and he's consistent, who else can clean up around the net like he does.

don't pull a Chiarelli management move - like someone said earlier... Leafs will lose admirable depth and end up the like the oilers.

Komarov can be replaced for less money
Bozak will have to be replaced for less money
- BorjeFan4Ever

I would keep Bozak but no more that a couple of years at 3 or 4 mill. If it's more then see you later. Uncle Leo can stay for another year at 2 mill. If it's more then out the door as well. JVR will be too expensive.

I’d be suprised if Matthews takes a discount not even sure what a fair deal for him is
- ClarksonDavid

more than Eichel just because and less than McDavid.

86Million / 10 years - and then of course he'll get about 5 million/annual in various marketing income..

I would keep Bozak but no more that a couple of years at 3 or 4 mill. If it's more then see you later. Uncle Leo can stay for another year at 2 mill. If it's more then out the door as well. JVR will be too expensive.
- Matthews_Auston

agreed on JvR... .likely too expensive ... Leo at 2.5 would be fine... Bozak at 3x3 would be ideal

more than Eichel just because and less than McDavid.

86Million / 10 years - and then of course he'll get about 5 million/annual in various marketing income..
- BorjeFan4Ever

$86M over 8 yrs?

that's perfect for Matthews... Dude, already has the Porsche sponsorship deal.

more than Eichel just because and less than McDavid.

86Million / 10 years - and then of course he'll get about 5 million/annual in various marketing income..
- BorjeFan4Ever

A.) You can't sign a 10 year contract
B.) 86/10 would be less than Eichel
C.) You have no way of proving that marketing plow and that is not an argument for the team for him to take any less

Unless you meant over 8 years, in which case all I got is C

A.) You can't sign a 10 year contract
B.) 86/10 would be less than Eichel
C.) You have no way of proving that and that is not an argument for the team for him to take any less
- RickJames77

We can prove it, he has a deal with Porsche already in place.

We can prove it, he has a deal with Porsche already in place.
- PatC80

Regardless, it has nothing to do with him and his play for the Leafs. The team cannot use that as leverage, nor should they. It is his own business, not theirs. He should be paid what he deserves based on his play and not less because of any advertising deals he has with organizations outside of the Leafs.

If he wants to take less then good on him, but it's solely his decision.

Train another monkey to tip shots and bang in rebounds.

He'd be ok for the 1st couple years of a new contract....after that.
- Garnie

If it's so easy then why isn't Hyman doing it?

A.) You can't sign a 10 year contract
B.) 86/10 would be less than Eichel
C.) You have no way of proving that marketing plow and that is not an argument for the team for him to take any less

Unless you meant over 8 years, in which case all I got is C
- RickJames77

Agreed, 100%.

Regardless, it has nothing to do with him and his play for the Leafs. The team cannot use that as leverage, nor should they. It is his own business, not theirs. He should be paid what he deserves based on his play and not less because of any advertising deals he has with organizations outside of the Leafs.

If he wants to take less then good on him, but it's solely his decision.
- RickJames77

Apparently what I heard on the radio is a lot of players wanted to play in towns like Toronto for the express purpose of getting more media attention. They were hoping to parlay it into more outside business. Therefore I believe the team can absolutely use it as leverage.

"Go play for the Blue Jackets and see if Porsche still wants you".

Agreed, 100%.
- Scabeh

It'd be like if I had a small side business and my main employer decided to say well, we know you make x outside of the office so we're going to low ball you on your salary.

Ok, bye.

Apparently what I heard on the radio is a lot of players wanted to play in towns like Toronto for the express purpose of getting more media attention. They were hoping to parlay it into more outside business. Therefore I believe the team can absolutely use it as leverage.

"Go play for the Blue Jackets and see if Porsche still wants you".
- Aaron_85

I don't disagree with that, but then what would then be the point of doing that if you were in turn going to take a haircut on your main salary, presumably for 8 years?

It'd be like if I had a small side business and my main employer decided to say well, we know you make x outside of the office so we're going to low ball you on your salary.

Ok, bye.
- RickJames77

Matthews will get nothing short of 10m+ per year for the next 8 years.

I simply do not see any other alternatives

I would keep Bozak but no more that a couple of years at 3 or 4 mill. If it's more then see you later. Uncle Leo can stay for another year at 2 mill. If it's more then out the door as well. JVR will be too expensive.
- Matthews_Auston

Thanks Buston!!!!

Apparently what I heard on the radio is a lot of players wanted to play in towns like Toronto for the express purpose of getting more media attention. They were hoping to parlay it into more outside business. Therefore I believe the team can absolutely use it as leverage.

"Go play for the Blue Jackets and see if Porsche still wants you".
- Aaron_85

I'm sure they would, kid would be a star anywhere.

It'd be like if I had a small side business and my main employer decided to say well, we know you make x outside of the office so we're going to low ball you on your salary.

Ok, bye.
- RickJames77

This 100% happens in real life. It's tax planning.

Essentially the Leafs can "introduce" Matthews to a few big companies and they sign larger deals with him than they normally would to offset his salary as a Leafs. By passing the union and escrow. (That's a big deal).

I recently helped set up a corporation for this to retain a high level manager. Set her up in her corporation so now she gets some more tax write offs and etc.

Apparently what I heard on the radio is a lot of players wanted to play in towns like Toronto for the express purpose of getting more media attention. They were hoping to parlay it into more outside business. Therefore I believe the team can absolutely use it as leverage.

"Go play for the Blue Jackets and see if Porsche still wants you".
- Aaron_85

If you play in Columbus you could probably have a new type of public restroom dispensed paper named after you though