Eklund: Leafs Sign Shawn Matthias. 1 year. Much expected Today

great, lets start the deadline rumors now, how many first round picks and top rated prospects are Leaf fans going to want for this guy in 8 months?

This is somewhat exciting

GO LEAFS GO

great, lets start the deadline rumors now, how many first round picks and top rated prospects are Leaf fans going to want for this guy in 8 months?
- Ross77

Want?? The sky is the limit.

Expect? Just several.

not a bad signing. clearly looking to cash him in at the deadline.

Shawn Matthias... net 20... OK. Admittedly I loved the guy when he was here. But I don't see him scoring 20 unless you stick him next to Kess... oh crap. Well, that won't work.

Shawn Matthias... net 20... OK. Admittedly I loved the guy when he was here. But I don't see him scoring 20 unless you stick him next to Kess... oh crap. Well, that won't work.
- Panthers88

He scored 18 playing in our bottom six with a bunch of nobody's, don't be so sure. He's big, but doesn't use his size, and he's streaky....but still a good player.

He scored 18 playing in our bottom six with a bunch of nobody's, don't be so sure. He's big, but doesn't use his size, and he's streaky....but still a good player.
- LeftCoaster

(He played for us for many years... I know all about him)

He scored 18 playing in our bottom six with a bunch of nobody's, don't be so sure. He's big, but doesn't use his size, and he's streaky....but still a good player.
- LeftCoaster

This is also a perfect way to describe Jimmy Hayes, whom we just traded away.

This is also a perfect way to describe Jimmy Hayes, whom we just traded away.
- Panthers88

Call me crazy but I don't think they signed him to win anything. He's simply a stop-gap NHL'er to fill out their roster.

Great signing, was hoping we'd scoop him up.

Ross77

great, lets start the deadline rumors now, how many first round picks and top rated prospects are Leaf fans going to want for this guy in 8 months?

Well knowing Laughs they'll definitely want two 1sts, McDavid type prospect and $5 million in cash.

If they are lucky they'll get a 2nd. Most likely a 3rd or a hit or miss prospect.

He scored 18 playing in our bottom six with a bunch of nobody's, don't be so sure. He's big, but doesn't use his size, and he's streaky....but still a good player.
- LeftCoaster

play him with JVR to have a two power forwards who dont hit

great, lets start the deadline rumors now, how many first round picks and top rated prospects are Leaf fans going to want for this guy in 8 months?
- Ross77

not sure they are going to get that much at $2.3M cap hit unless they retain half... he is still a bottom six player and $2.3M might be a bit too much for teams come deadline day.

Not that he deserved more.....but I thought someone would overpay. Now T.O. has an affordable asset to move at the deadline.

Surprised he settled for a 1 year deal. 3rd str8 year Leafs poach Canuck cast offs on a 1 year deal.

Eklund: Leafs Sign Shawn Matthias. 1 year. Much expected Today
- Eklund

Leafs take Canucks spare parts again LOL.

Call me crazy but I don't think they signed him to win anything. He's simply a stop-gap NHL'er to fill out their roster.
- LeftCoaster

Well knowing Laughs they'll definitely want two 1sts, McDavid type prospect and $5 million in cash.

If they are lucky they'll get a 2nd. Most likely a 3rd or a hit or miss prospect.
-BumJammerz04

Mike Babcock will get whatever he wants

So, a guy who has never scored 20 goals, will do so this year, playing with a offensively challenged team.

Not only that, but he will do it in 65 games before being traded at the deadline.



C'mon Ek. Just report the signings. No need to throw in a ridiculous prediction to go along with it.

GO LEAFS GO
- cdjaakkola

Kadri

So, a guy who has never scored 20 goals, will do so this year, playing with a offensively challenged team.

Not only that, but he will do it in 65 games before being traded at the deadline.



C'mon Ek. Just report the signings. No need to throw in a ridiculous prediction to go along with it.
- Charliebox

ridiculous?

20 😂😂

not sure they are going to get that much at $2.3M cap hit unless they retain half... he is still a bottom six player and $2.3M might be a bit too much for teams come deadline day.
- richardson30

He's on a 1yr deal.

The Leafs are made of money.

They will eat as much as they have to (if able) to maximize his return.

Remember when Jason Blake scored 40 for the Islanders? Know who was the third-leading scorer on that team? Mike (frank)ing Sillinger, with 26 goals.

Not sure if Satan and Kozlov were banking them in off Sill's ass, but point is, someone has to score occasionally. Might as well be Matthias.