No chance he gets more than McDavid. And if a team does give him more than McDavid, they're stupid.
- Unholy_Goalie

I can't wait for Montreal to offer him a 7yr/ $91M deal.. I bet Tavares could do a lot with $13M per season..

Went to the Cup Finals the year before and their team is stacked, top to bottom. They're way better than the Leafs and in the prime of their contending years, especially if they add Tavares. It's not even close.
- Unholy_Goalie

But you just said the Leafs losing this year in the first round was a big deal, so Nashville losing in the second round after going to the finals the previous year is a step back right?

That by your logic means there is no chance Tavares would go there. And everyone knows your logic is sound

Nobody gives a (frank) about living comfortably when they have options to live lavishly. You think these NHL millionaires in their 20s give a (frank) about living comfortably in a two bedroom bungalow near a park and an elementary school?
- Unholy_Goalie

Since you seem to know so much about Tavares can I get his phone number or email address from you?

I didn't say he was going to stop at that, he is obviously going to get paid very well for the remainder of his playing days.

Went to the Cup Finals the year before and their team is stacked, top to bottom. They're way better than the Leafs and in the prime of their contending years, especially if they add Tavares. It's not even close.
- Unholy_Goalie

meh, they are definitely stacked on d....their forward group is just "ok" IMO

Pretty surprising to see them bring Fisher out of retirement for the playoffs.

Nobody gives a (frank) about living comfortably when they have options to live lavishly. You think these NHL millionaires in their 20s give a (frank) about living comfortably in a two bedroom bungalow near a park and an elementary school?
- Unholy_Goalie

The point is you Ignore every point they have that may be in the Leafs favour of signing him. You don't know (frank)ing poop about what Tavares wants in a team

He's signing with the Islanders.

It's just that he's waiting for the very last possible moment to tell them so he can totally (frank) up their plans for next season.
- TrashPanda

I don't think Lou gives a poop what Tavares thinks..

Lou let guys like Parise/Kovalchuk/Holik go without batting an eye.

The point is you Ignore every point they have that may be in the Leafs favour of signing him. You don't know (frank)ing poop about what Tavares wants in a team
- Santo_44

But there is no way he would join, because the Leafs have nothing going for them...

UGLOGIC

I don't think Lou gives a poop what Tavares thinks..

Lou let guys like Parise/Kovalchuk/Holik go without batting an eye.
- PatC80

None of them as good as Tavares nor as important to the franchise as Tavares. Kovalchuk was let go because his contract was insane, which Lou was forced to give him by ownership which is similar to what Islanders ownership might do with Tavares to make sure the franchise doesn't implode.

Nobody gives a (frank) about living comfortably when they have options to live lavishly. You think these NHL millionaires in their 20s give a (frank) about living comfortably in a two bedroom bungalow near a park and an elementary school?
- Unholy_Goalie

$60m-$90m net, pretty sure he'll live lavishly regardless of which team he picks...jesus.

meh, they are definitely stacked on d....their forward group is just "ok" IMO

Pretty surprising to see them bring Fisher out of retirement for the playoffs.
- Garnie

Their forward group got them to the Cup Finals, add Tavares to the mix and they're very dangerous for the next few years.

I can't wait for Montreal to offer him a 7yr/ $91M deal.. I bet Tavares could do a lot with $13M per season..
- PatC80

That French media would be just amazing to live in the middle of.

Would look great next to Weber's contract.

Their forward group got them to the Cup Finals, add Tavares to the mix and they're very dangerous for the next few years.
- Unholy_Goalie

Nope, that was two years ago, they got bounced last year in the second round. Clearly not good enough for Tavares to want to go there...

Also, pretty sure he doesnt want to hear country music all the time....I think that is obvious

$60m-$90m net, pretty sure he'll live lavishly regardless of which team he picks...jesus.


- Garnie

The difference is still millions of dollars. Nobody just lets that slip away.

None of them as good as Tavares nor as important to the franchise as Tavares. Kovalchuk was let go because his contract was insane, which Lou was forced to give him by ownership which is similar to what Islanders ownership might do with Tavares to make sure the franchise doesn't implode.
- Unholy_Goalie

Still, Lou isn't going to let one player make his decisions...

I'm sure Lou offered him a contract.. Rumors were 8 years for $82M, and that if Tavares says no, Lou will move on to focus on other team needs, not stop whatever he is doing and add more money..

Lou has said he puts certain values on players and won't pay more than what he thinks they are worth..

Their forward group got them to the Cup Finals, add Tavares to the mix and they're very dangerous for the next few years.
- Unholy_Goalie

After Forsberg I didn't see that great of a forward group in the playoffs this year...not saying they're the worst in the league but I think the Leafs have a better offensive group...if we could add JT and a stud D....we'd be getting right into the contender mix IMO. ( even if it cost us Nylander )

I like how this one guy was standing still in soccer and a guy on the other team runs directly into his back and "dies".

So he got a penalty kick and came back to life and was completely fine. Soccer players continuously embarrass themselves.

The difference is still millions of dollars. Nobody just lets that slip away.
- Unholy_Goalie

But they do.....

Thomas Vanek off the top of my head for starters...anyways..I don't know if JT will sign or not sign with the Leafs...but it's just as good a chance he signs with Leafs as there is with the Islanders IMO....maybe a little higher towards the Isle as he's played there already for his whole career. I doubt it will come down to just his NHL salary.

First terrorist attack at the WC.

But they do.....

Thomas Vanek off the top of my head for starters...anyways..I don't know if JT will sign or not sign with the Leafs...but it's just as good a chance he signs with Leafs as there is with the Islanders IMO....maybe a little higher towards the Isle as he's played there already for his whole career. I doubt it will come down to just his NHL salary.
- Garnie

it will come down to where his fiancé wants to live

Dubas/Pridham got this
- senstroll

They got proposals, ya sure

The point is you Ignore every point they have that may be in the Leafs favour of signing him. You don't know (frank)ing poop about what Tavares wants in a team
- Santo_44

They are weak points at best.

"Going home" - Bullpoop. He can live "home" during the offseason. He doesn't need to be in Toronto 365, dealing with fans, media, expectations and all the other bullpoop that comes with living in a crazy market like Toronto

"Endorsements" - Bullpoop. Hasn't worked before, players living outside of Toronto still get endorsements and commercials all the time, regardless of where they live or play. There's zero reason to believe the endorsements he'd get in Toronto would be any better than what he could get in Vegas, Nashville or even New York.

"More money" - Bullpoop. Islanders can give him 1 extra year, Nashville and Vegas can give him a better tax rate. So could Dallas. The Leafs would have to give him McDavid money and that'd be stupid for the Leafs because their cap is already a problem going forward to begin with.

"Better chance to win" - Bullpoop. Nashville went to the Finals last year, Vegas went to the Finals this year and both are more attractive options than Toronto for competing for a Cup. Long Island isn't a great team but they have Lou running the show and he's been meeting with him daily to convince him he can turn the team around, made an action on it by firing the failing GM and head coach.

The Leafs do not provide Tavares with anything that he can't get anywhere else. The only thing the Leafs could possibly provide is a stupid contract that nobody wants the Leafs to give him. Unless you want Tavares at 13+ million a year to which I say (frank) that because who knows what it'd cost to sign Matthews after that.

But they do.....

Thomas Vanek off the top of my head for starters...anyways..I don't know if JT will sign or not sign with the Leafs...but it's just as good a chance he signs with Leafs as there is with the Islanders IMO....maybe a little higher towards the Isle as he's played there already for his whole career. I doubt it will come down to just his NHL salary.
- Garnie

Islanders can give him more money. Lou can give him a better team too. A lot of it has to do with money but he can have money and a better chance to win by going other places than Toronto.

it will come down to where his fiancé wants to live
- drexel

This

They are weak points at best.

"Going home" - Bullpoop. He can live "home" during the offseason. He doesn't need to be in Toronto 365, dealing with fans, media, expectations and all the other bullpoop that comes with living in a crazy market like Toronto

"Endorsements" - Bullpoop. Hasn't worked before, players living outside of Toronto still get endorsements and commercials all the time, regardless of where they live or play. There's zero reason to believe the endorsements he'd get in Toronto would be any better than what he could get in Vegas, Nashville or even New York.

"More money" - Bullpoop. Islanders can give him 1 extra year, Nashville and Vegas can give him a better tax rate. So could Dallas. The Leafs would have to give him McDavid money and that'd be stupid for the Leafs because their cap is already a problem going forward to begin with.

"Better chance to win" - Bullpoop. Nashville went to the Finals last year, Vegas went to the Finals this year and both are more attractive options than Toronto for competing for a Cup. Long Island isn't a great team but they have Lou running the show and he's been meeting with him daily to convince him he can turn the team around, made an action on it by firing the failing GM and head coach.

The Leafs do not provide Tavares with anything that he can't get anywhere else. The only thing the Leafs could possibly provide is a stupid contract that nobody wants the Leafs to give him. Unless you want Tavares at 13+ million a year to which I say (frank) that because who knows what it'd cost to sign Matthews after that.
- Unholy_Goalie

Dude, that is all opinion based. There's a very good chance Tavares has a different opinion on who has the best chance to win.....everyone does.

Close to home? Sure, maybe he does want to be around his family and friends that he grew up with. Maybe he doesn't. We don't have a (frank)ing clue and neither do you.

Endorsements? Not sure. A lot of that stuff is not made to the public on how much they make. Again. You have no clue.

They are weak points at best.

"Going home" - Bullpoop. He can live "home" during the offseason. He doesn't need to be in Toronto 365, dealing with fans, media, expectations and all the other bullpoop that comes with living in a crazy market like Toronto

"Endorsements" - Bullpoop. Hasn't worked before, players living outside of Toronto still get endorsements and commercials all the time, regardless of where they live or play. There's zero reason to believe the endorsements he'd get in Toronto would be any better than what he could get in Vegas, Nashville or even New York.

"More money" - Bullpoop. Islanders can give him 1 extra year, Nashville and Vegas can give him a better tax rate. So could Dallas. The Leafs would have to give him McDavid money and that'd be stupid for the Leafs because their cap is already a problem going forward to begin with.

"Better chance to win" - Bullpoop. Nashville went to the Finals last year, Vegas went to the Finals this year and both are more attractive options than Toronto for competing for a Cup. Long Island isn't a great team but they have Lou running the show and he's been meeting with him daily to convince him he can turn the team around, made an action on it by firing the failing GM and head coach.

The Leafs do not provide Tavares with anything that he can't get anywhere else. The only thing the Leafs could possibly provide is a stupid contract that nobody wants the Leafs to give him. Unless you want Tavares at 13+ million a year to which I say (frank) that because who knows what it'd cost to sign Matthews after that.
- Unholy_Goalie

Your "Arguments" - Bullpoop