Would you give a first second and third for Marner?
- VANTEL

Yes

Yeah not two firsts . I would offer Nylander 8 just to drive up the cap hit on TO. Islanders have plenty of young prospects they can afford to give it up plus they can trade to replace those picks
- VANTEL

8 for Nylander is too much. Marner no probs

I understand the disappointment but we have to be realistic. We are already a young team and we are probably going to add to that by bringing in Pettersson and Hughes.
Do we really want to surround them with Gaudette Dahlen Goldobin Boucher Lind Gadjovich
- VANTEL

I'm happy with the signings. no disappointment here.

I'm happy with the signings. no disappointment here.
- storm88

8 for Nylander is too much. Marner no probs
- Nighthawk

Islanders can afford the cap hit

For sure. Who knows how much better JV could have been too.
- neem55

No rush wanting JV to realize potential. Its more important that he gets there & not about how soon. Time is on our side given the pain that is still ahead.

I’ve suggested an OS before & shot down for it. I understood why. It only takes 2-3 GM’s to break that mold to let true competion & more ruthless fun lol

I’ve suggested an OS before & shot down for it. I understood why. It only takes 2-3 GM’s to break that mold to let true competion & more ruthless fun lol
- Nighthawk

We don't need to offer one IMO we are talking about NYI screwing TO back. Revenge

- VANTEL

JB fixed what was missing last year. Replacing DD and more. Skill wise, that's what the draft is for.

JB fixed what was missing last year. Replacing DD and more. Skill wise, that's what the draft is for.
- storm88

Agree . Draft skill buy grit.

You could OS 9.5 mil which cost you a first second and third.
- VANTEL

I would OS marner 8m and know Tor can't afford to match. Matthews will likely not accept any less than JT and will likly want more if a long term, or he will go bridge and cash in huge during arbitration. Tor cant afford to pay 11/11-12/8 for 3 forwards and hope to be any good. I think in today's NHL if you have 2 players over 10m you need to pay 6 or so or less for each other forward. Those expensive centers should be able to carry a line like they do in Pitts. and will need to do in EDM now,

Would the compensation be worth it though? 1st and 3rd @ $6m. $6.1 to $8m 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Here's more...

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...work-six-players-get-one/
- Eldebrink

As long as our 2020 1st is not top 5 Marner is worth it IMO. If we got him I doubt we are a bottom feeder at all.

I would OS marner 8m and know Tor can't afford to match. Matthews will likely not accept any less than JT and will likly want more if a long term, or he will go bridge and cash in huge during arbitration. Tor cant afford to pay 11/11-12/8 for 3 forwards and hope to be any good. I think in today's NHL if you have 2 players over 10m you need to pay 6 or so or less for each other forward. Those expensive centers should be able to carry a line like they do in Pitts. and will need to do in EDM now,
- Retinalz

I wouldn't OS Matthews 4 firsts is nuts . Besides I can't wait until two players cost 23 mil

Agree . Draft skill buy grit.
- VANTEL

Sometimes you have to put yourself in a GM's shoes. If he doesn't improve the team, he won't be the GM much longer. In order to do so sometimes you have to overpay for some role players. Both Beagle and Roussel are character veteran players. They'll help Vancouver.

Doug Mac makes good points...

LL has lost JT Niedermayer & Parise for nothing

So much for his GM skills

Sometimes you have to put yourself in a GM's shoes. If he doesn't improve the team, he won't be the GM much longer. In order to do so sometimes you have to overpay for some role players. Both Beagle and Roussel are character veteran players. They'll help Vancouver.
- Nucker101

Doug Mac makes good points...

LL has lost JT Niedermayer & Parise for nothing
- Nighthawk

Maclean should not be talking about other GMs sucking

Yeah not two firsts . I would offer Nylander 8 just to drive up the cap hit on TO. Islanders have plenty of young prospects they can afford to give it up plus they can trade to replace those picks
- VANTEL

And nylander doesn't answer the phone when benning calls with the offer

And nylander doesn't answer the phone when benning calls with the offer
- Tumbleweed

We only want the top Swedes no problem

I’ve suggested an OS before & shot down for it. I understood why. It only takes 2-3 GM’s to break that mold to let true competion & more ruthless fun lol
- Nighthawk

Gm's can't force players to sign one.

If stone wants out of the tire fire in ottawa, he's the only possibility this year.

And nylander doesn't answer the phone when benning calls with the offer
- Tumbleweed

Yes he would, he is now 4th fiddle, he will never be compensated fairly if he stays in Laff land.

Gm's can't force players to sign one.

If stone wants out of the tire fire in ottawa, he's the only possibility this year.
- Tumbleweed

True

Maclean should not be talking about other GMs sucking
- VANTEL

Yes he would, he is now 4th fiddle, he will never be compensated fairly if he stays in Laff land.
- Makita

He could be traded...very likely soon imo.


Leafs have 13m in cap space. They could easily an offer this year. It's not a threat.