Good job Leafs. Show the kids it's not another off year that doesn't matter. steps forward is what this team needs. hate the aav don't mind the term at all.
- systemtool

Yeah the term that JVR would want would bite us in the ass. This won't really put a dent in our cap space as we have money coming off the books in the near future with Bozak probably getting offered some pretty good money after this year.

Good job Leafs. Show the kids it's not another off year that doesn't matter. steps forward is what this team needs. hate the aav don't mind the term at all.
- systemtool

This.

They have the space for it.

Worth it for two years 100 percent. 3rd year may be not so great
- Santo_44

Yes. 1 year too much. But thats UFAs. He still has pretty good legs and Babcock likes him. Still surprised he got that much tho. Atleast you didn't sign a goalie @ 10.5 AAV.

Hunwick also got 3 years. Hainsey at two years is a huge upgrade!
- Schennski

I don't think you have seen hainsey play...

Wooooooooo!!!!
- systemtool

I'm digging it

wow he hasn't missed a regular season game in 8 seasons
- TheMussel

Yeah as far as late 30's guys are concerned this is ideal scenario.

Plus he won't be playing top minutes either. In fact I could see our 2nd PP looking pretty good.

wow he hasn't missed a regular season game in 8 seasons
- TheMussel

Yeah, when Max unleashed his Geritol roster the other day, Marleau was the least manky of that blue-haired top 9 he proposed.

- Still fast
- Durable
- Good man
- Good good man

Babcock is frothing at the tip right about now.

I don't think you have seen hainsey play...
- martox

And you, good sir, most certainly have not seen Hunwick play.

I don't think you have seen hainsey play...
- martox

And you, good sir, most certainly have not seen Hunwick play.
- gravyface

Holy poop. Never thought he would get that money. I could have seen the term. But yikes.

Yeah, when Max unleashed his Geritol roster the other day, Marleau was the least manky of that blue-haired top 9 he proposed.

- Still fast
- Durable
- Good man
- Good good man

Babcock is frothing at the tip right about now.
- gravyface

I wonder if Lu has a plan in place for JVR. Wonder if we see a blockbuster.

ekblad anyone?

That's a lot of money for a 38 year old but shouldn't affect the leafs to much in over the next 3 years. They must already have a deal in place for JVR.

Holy Balls.

Leafs had about a dozen rookies in and out of their line up last year and most of them will be back. plus a couple new rookies are prime to see some nhl time this year...


this team has enough youth. but absolutely no veterans of Marleaus tenure and ilk. Brilliant move by the Leafs imo.


For those whining about speed and age get over it already.. the Leafs are still among the top 10 youngest and fasted in the League. Imo top 5 in youth and speed.

(frank) yeah

The love that Babs has for Marleau should also see Hyman slot in at a more reasonable position.

Marleau - Matthews - Willie
JvR - Bozak - Marner
Leo - Kadri - Brown
Martin/Hyman - Moore - Kap
Sosh, Leivo

Hard to not love that top 9

Yeah, when Max unleashed his Geritol roster the other day, Marleau was the least manky of that blue-haired top 9 he proposed.

- Still fast
- Durable
- Good man
- Good good man

Babcock is frothing at the tip right about now.
- gravyface

Yeah, when Max unleashed his Geritol roster the other day, Marleau was the least manky of that blue-haired top 9 he proposed.

- Still fast
- Durable
- Good man
- Good good man

Babcock is frothing at the tip right about now.
- gravyface

Just need a solid top 4 defenseman and I'll be happy with the offseason.

Yes. 1 year too much. But thats UFAs. He still has pretty good legs and Babcock likes him. Still surprised he got that much tho. Atleast you didn't sign a goalie @ 10.5 AAV.
- storm88

Price is honestly the only goalie worth it IMO. They just can't develop prospects so it doesn't matter but at least MTL gets playoffs for the next 10 years

Haven't seen a ton of JVR since he left Philly.... if you do in fact move him, is Marleau an upgrade?

And you, good sir, most certainly have not seen Hunwick play.
- gravyface

oh I have. not that much but I have seen about 30 leaf games every year. I should see more though especially now when the leafs have those amazing kids.

That's a lot of money for a 38 year old but shouldn't affect the leafs to much in over the next 3 years. They must already have a deal in place for JVR.
- HealthyScratch6

Why not sign Radulov at that price though?

Yeah as far as late 30's guys are concerned this is ideal scenario.

Plus he won't be playing top minutes either. In fact I could see our 2nd PP looking pretty good.
- AngryWhiteMale

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-bozie-marner
Kapanen-kadri-Brown
Martin-Moore-Sosh

(frank) yeah

The love that Babs has for Marleau should also see Hyman slot in at a more reasonable position.

Marleau - Matthews - Willie
JvR - Bozak - Marner
Leo - Kadri - Brown
Martin/Hyman - Moore - Kap
Sosh, Leivo

Hard to not love that top 9
- lumlums

Some people have floated the idea that Brown in expendable. I disagree

I will join ISIS if that happens. that will be the last straw

(frank) yeah

The love that Babs has for Marleau should also see Hyman slot in at a more reasonable position.

Marleau - Matthews - Willie
JvR - Bozak - Marner
Leo - Kadri - Brown
Martin/Hyman - Moore - Kap
Sosh, Leivo

Hard to not love that top 9
- lumlums

Or JVR is gone