I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but yesterday when Rutherford was on with the super genius he pretty much said he’s not trading the 1st round pick this year.

I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but yesterday when Rutherford was on with the super genius he pretty much said he’s not trading the 1st round pick this year.
- Grinder47

So he is definitely trading the pick then.

I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but yesterday when Rutherford was on with the super genius he pretty much said he’s not trading the 1st round pick this year.
- Grinder47

Odd he is really hung on hanging onto this pick on a weak draft.

But it's a gypsy trick double bluff.

So he is definitely trading the pick then.
- Feds91Stammer

Yup.

Odd he is really hung on hanging onto this pick on a weak draft.

But it's a gypsy trick double bluff.
- Guile

What makes it a weak draft?

What makes it a weak draft?
- Feds91Stammer

Could have sworn I read it was a weak draft this year.

I have no idea what makes a draft strong or weak. I will typically be aware of the first 3 to 5 picks and then nada.

Could have sworn I read it was a weak draft this year.

I have no idea what makes a draft strong or weak. I will typically be aware of the first 3 to 5 picks and then nada.
- Guile

I think its a silly thing every year. Oh its a strong draft. Oh its a weak draft. I think its kind of a lazy assessment.

Odd he is really hung on hanging onto this pick on a weak draft.

But it's a gypsy trick double bluff.
- Guile

I've found he's been a pretty straight shooter in his time with the Pens.

I've found he's been a pretty straight shooter in his time with the Pens.
- MattStrat

No one would see it coming then

Matthews only signed for 5 years...is he UFA when thats done?...my first thought is yes

Matthews only signed for 5 years...is he UFA when thats done?...my first thought is yes
- MattStrat

I think they get him 1 year into his UFA years with that contract

I think they get him 1 year into his UFA years with that contract
- Thorny87

Then when its done he'll return to his homeland and put the Coyotes on his shoulders....if there's still a Coyotes....

I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but yesterday when Rutherford was on with the super genius he pretty much said he’s not trading the 1st round pick this year.
- Grinder47

I heard that interview. He sounded like an drunk saying he's never going to drink again.

I'll believe he'll keep the 1st about an hour after the TDL ends.

I heard that interview. He sounded like an drunk saying he's never going to drink again.

I'll believe he'll keep the 1st about an hour after the TDL ends.
- madmike71

Yeah can't forget about that time when the Goc trade didn't officially go through until two hours after the deadline. Need that cushion before you can be sure.

Matthews only signed for 5 years...is he UFA when thats done?...my first thought is yes
- MattStrat

I think that's a really smart deal for both parties. Matthews shaves a couple mil from his contract in the short term but gets to re-up while still in his prime after the salary cap goes up further which increases his total career earning potential. Meanwhile, the Leafs get to save cap space while they have to juggle a star filled roster.

Yeah can't forget about that time when the Goc trade didn't officially go through until two hours after the deadline. Need that cushion before you can be sure.
- Victoro311

JR has been doing a bunch of interviews lately. Just paraphrasing one of his quotes... "I tell myself every night before I go to bed to not trade that pick".

I think that's a really smart deal for both parties. Matthews shaves a couple mil from his contract in the short term but gets to re-up while still in his prime after the salary cap goes up further which increases his total career earning potential. Meanwhile, the Leafs get to save cap space while they have to juggle a star filled roster.
- Victoro311

Only smart for the leafs if they win a cup in the next 6 seasons

I think that's a really smart deal for both parties. Matthews shaves a couple mil from his contract in the short term but gets to re-up while still in his prime after the salary cap goes up further which increases his total career earning potential. Meanwhile, the Leafs get to save cap space while they have to juggle a star filled roster.
- Victoro311

Yeah I think its more so smart for Matthews. If I were the Leafs Id rather pay the extra 900k a year and have him an extra 3 years. Matthews however, if not liking it in TO or where the team is headed, or what it has done, can go elsewhere if he wants all while upping the amount he makes annually.

Only smart for the leafs if they win a cup in the next 6 seasons
- Feds91Stammer

well it is smart since Tavares will be gone by then

Yeah I think its more so smart for Matthews. If I were the Leafs Id rather pay the extra 900k a year and have him an extra 3 years. Matthews however, if not liking it in TO or where the team is headed, or what it has done, can go elsewhere if he wants all while upping the amount he makes annually.
- MattStrat

taxes also suck in toronto. basically worst in league. tax rate is like 53%

well it is smart since Tavares will be gone by then
- martox

Kessel will be off the books by then too.

taxes also suck in toronto. basically worst in league. tax rate is like 53%
- Feds91Stammer

Yeah, it is for 2019 53.53%, up from 46.65% in 2018. Most provinces once you're making more than about 200 to 220k youre going to pay about 50% tax. Alberta (Flames/Oilers) has the best rates (in Canada) and has a rate after you make around 317k at 48%

Kessel will be off the books by then too.
- Feds91Stammer

Auston Matthews: Pittsburgh Penguin 2025?

I guess Matthews can come fill in for Geno when his contract is up.

I guess Matthews can come fill in for Geno when his contract is up.
- Rinosaur

Malkin can be a pretty effective LW for Matthews at 6 mil a year.