Fair enough, I'm not saying it's the best option but I'd be fine with it. It's pretty doubtful, seems like all the moves the Leafs make these days are with a distinct purpose and this would be a stop gap.
- 13sundin13

I hate the idea of signing old, slow, overpaid players, but I'd rather give the same money to Thornton for 1 year than Spezza.

Ideally, you don't get either but if they wanted to get a high priced, short term veteran, there are many better options than Spezza.

why would montreal do that?
- senstroll

I hate the idea of signing old, slow, overpaid players, but I'd rather give the same money to Thornton for 1 year than Spezza for two.

Ideally, you don't get either but if they wanted to get a high priced, short term veteran, there are many better options than Spezza.
- Unholy_Goalie

spezza only has one year left....martin, leivo and a turd seems like a fair price for him.

It's not up to Lou.

It's JT's decision.
- Atomic Wedgie

It's partially up to Lou because if Lou gives Tavares what he wants, he'll stay.

spezza only has one year left....martin, leivo and a turd seems like a fair price for him.
- Tumbleweed

He also has a NMC.

I think lots of fans think so

i am not a fan of his trump socks
- senstroll

What if they were "babsocks"

He also has a NMC.
- Unholy_Goalie

Player submits a 10 team no trade list

I hate the idea of signing old, slow, overpaid players, but I'd rather give the same money to Thornton for 1 year than Spezza.

Ideally, you don't get either but if they wanted to get a high priced, short term veteran, there are many better options than Spezza.
- Unholy_Goalie

I'd rather have Thornton but the idea of him scoring 4 goals in a game gives me pause.

It's partially up to Lou because if Lou gives Tavares what he wants, he'll stay.
- Unholy_Goalie

Like if JT wants the Leafs, Lou will give it to him

The only other possible short term UFA possibility could be veteran Valtteri Filppula, but his signing with the Leafs is unlikely, since he would not waive his no-trade clause to be moved from Tampa Bay to Toronto in 2017.
-MikeinButtalo

On top of that, Filppula sucks.

Mitch and willie pretty close.


- senstroll

except one was playing with Auston Matthews and the other one half the season with The Bozek and James 'I don't backcheck to save my life' Van Riemsdyk

It's partially up to Lou because if Lou gives Tavares what he wants, he'll stay.
- Unholy_Goalie

Even if he wants to win a cup?

- Garnie

yes!

i am also liking the talk of both montreal and ottawa passing on Zadina

It's partially up to Lou because if Lou gives Tavares what he wants, he'll stay.
- Unholy_Goalie

Lou can't give JT a Stanley Cup.
So dumb remark

Like if JT wants the Leafs, Lou will give it to him
- senstroll

The odds of Tavares having the decision making skills of a 10 year old are slim to none.

Lou can't give JT a Stanley Cup.
So dumb remark
- MaximusAurelius

Even if he wants to win a cup?
- TrashPanda

So he's going to sign with Pittsburgh for the league minimum?

I'm so confused;


Hockeyy Insiderr‏ @HkyInsiderr ·

Will reiterate this again, Tavares is going to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1st per sources.

Which was followed up with;

Hockeyy Insiderr‏ @HkyInsiderr ·

**BREAKING NHL NEWS**:

Leafs have shifted focus to John Carlson, they are ready to offer a 7 year deal at $8.5M per. Golden Knights also in it and are willing to go to $9M per with same term.
- PatC80

As sweet as it would be sign Tavares, I think it's equally important to not sign Carlson...

yes!

i am also liking the talk of both montreal and ottawa passing on Zadina
- senstroll

Ottawa is probably still looking for a way to unburden themselves of their 1st rounder this year.

except one was playing with Auston Matthews and the other one half the season with The Bozek and James 'I don't backcheck to save my life' Van Riemsdyk
- MaximusAurelius

i factored that in..since willie comes out ahead..they are pretty close

Even if he wants to win a cup?
- TrashPanda

8 years of $1million/month...he'll just buy a replica.

The odds of Tavares having the decision making of a 10 year old are slim to none.
- Unholy_Goalie

wha????

8 years of $1million/month...he'll just buy a replica.
- Garnie

Or maybe he doesn't want the fame and attention a cup win will bring?

i factored that in..since willie comes out ahead..they are pretty close
- senstroll

Who'd you take if you had to pick 1?

The odds of Tavares having the decision making of a 10 year old are slim to none.
- Unholy_Goalie

who are you really trying to convince of this?
Its not that big a deal if he stays or signs somewhere else. could be with the Leafs.. i dont understand why you are trying so hard to convince people of something.

you really have no more insight than anyone else. Its really odd

Ottawa is probably still looking for a way to unburden themselves of their 1st rounder this year.
- TheMussel

Easy. Give it to Colorado and hope to tank next year.

Honestly, if I were Dorion I'd be looking at this week:

Karlsson traded for 1st round pick this year or next, top prospect and okay player now

Hoffman traded for 1st rounder if possible with a cap dump if possible

Give Colorado the 4th overall this year