Greedy mitch
regular season mitch
- senstroll

The whole core is soft. No killer instinct in any of them. That kind of dough someone has to act like Marchand once and awhile...even just once.

When they change the rules to the same as girls hockey, we’ll be right there every year.

He's definitely regressed pretty heavily this year and doesn't look nearly as intimidating physically nor on the PP.

But the point has been made: these types of players are expensive. Shea Weber signed that deal 10 or so years ago. Imagine if he were in his prime and was UFA?
- mjones242

Weber in his prime was something else. As close as you get to a perfect defenseman.

They all got overpaid or under termed.
- Garnie

I disagree.

I think Matthews would have gotten an offer sheet for 12+. Obviously I don't know, but I think he would have. I'll accept that Matthews term was too short.

Nylander - at the time was a little overpaid in my opinion. But he has lived up to the contract in the regular season and now in at least one playoff.

I don't think anyone would have offered Marner the contract he signed. Which is why it's an overpay. Marner's absolute max should have been 10.5 million. That is the threshold when you need to give up 4 first round picks. If Marner signs an RFA offer for more than 10.5 million, you take the 4 firsts and walk.

Shea Weber.

And 7.8M.
- Scabeh

Nice try.

Not many but there are a few.

Oleksiak, Chychrun, Nurse, Montour, Smith
- winsix

Nurse and Chychrun would both be nice to have... Leafs should get both.

All the bad takes, not sure why or how he became a hockey writer.
- Garnie

To be clear, he never became a professional hockey writer.

I disagree.

I think Matthews would have gotten an offer sheet for 12+. Obviously I don't know, but I think he would have. I'll accept that Matthews term was too short.

Nylander - at the time was a little overpaid in my opinion. But he has lived up to the contract in the regular season and now in at least one playoff.

I don't think anyone would have offered Marner the contract he signed. Which is why it's an overpay. Marner's absolute max should have been 10.5 million. That is the threshold when you need to give up 4 first round picks. If Marner signs an RFA offer for more than 10.5 million, you take the 4 firsts and walk.
- Leafs43

I still can't believe he signed for so much.. I thought he would get $9.5M per..

I disagree.

I think Matthews would have gotten an offer sheet for 12+. Obviously I don't know, but I think he would have. I'll accept that Matthews term was too short.

Nylander - at the time was a little overpaid in my opinion. But he has lived up to the contract in the regular season and now in at least one playoff.

I don't think anyone would have offered Marner the contract he signed. Which is why it's an overpay. Marner's absolute max should have been 10.5 million. That is the threshold when you need to give up 4 first round picks. If Marner signs an RFA offer for more than 10.5 million, you take the 4 firsts and walk.
- Leafs43

Nobody was paying them upfront like the Leafs. That alone should have been worth taking a little less money or more term.

That goes for all, Matthews should have been signed to that money for 8 years. IMO

I don't know if it has already been discussed, but Mirtle's article in the Athletic says he doubts Hyman will be back.

Mirtle thinks he'll get over $6M on the open market.

Bon Voyage, Zach.

Islanders will regress next year. book it

Nice try.

- Nasty_Duck

Whay? It's true!

Massive point shot.
Clears the front of the net with ease.
Oozes respect.
Immune to crosscheck penalties unless the stick actually breaks on someone's back.

The man has it all!

To be clear, he never became a professional hockey writer.
- Atomic Wedgie

True.

But he’s an expert

Islanders will regress next year. book it
- RogerRoeper

Who cares? Apparently, winning some playoff rounds is a victory in itself!

Islanders will regress next year. book it
- RogerRoeper

That settles it, I'm putting money on them to go deep again next year.

I don't know if it has already been discussed, but Mirtle's article in the Athletic says he doubts Hyman will be back.

Mirtle thinks he'll get over $6M on the open market.

Bon Voyage, Zach.
- Atomic Wedgie

Lucic 2.0.

Islanders will regress next year. book it
- RogerRoeper

Should I book it next to the same exact quote from last summer or....?

I don't know if it has already been discussed, but Mirtle's article in the Athletic says he doubts Hyman will be back.

Mirtle thinks he'll get over $6M on the open market.

Bon Voyage, Zach.
- Atomic Wedgie

Chris Johnston said the same, that Hyman is looking for $6M per..

See ya, Mr. Hyman

Islanders will regress next year. book it
- RogerRoeper

Hopefully, you’ve said that for years though.

Go ahead and pat yourself on the back now, as it’s 200% going to happen. 🤦🏻

Islanders will regress next year. book it
- RogerRoeper

B!tch, you said this last year.

Weber in his prime was something else. As close as you get to a perfect defenseman.

- Scabeh

Yup. Basically, a clone of Chris Pronger!

Hopefully, you’ve said that for years though.

Go ahead and pat yourself on the back now, as it’s 200% going to happen. 🤦🏻
- Garnie

In Roger's defence, I've said it about the Bruins for years now.

Hopefully, you’ve said that for years though.

Go ahead and pat yourself on the back now, as it’s 200% going to happen. 🤦🏻
- Garnie

eventually, he'll get it right.. The Isles will regress once Trotz retires

Chris Johnston said the same, that Hyman is looking for $6M per..

See ya, Mr. Hyman
- PatC80

Hopefully he gets it, been here working like a dog for min wage while the floaters are making that every 2 - 3 months

I don't know if it has already been discussed, but Mirtle's article in the Athletic says he doubts Hyman will be back.

Mirtle thinks he'll get over $6M on the open market.


Bon Voyage, Zach.
- Atomic Wedgie

Agreed. Heart and soul guy yes. Often injured when it counts the most because of the style he plays - also yes. $4.5M is max for me

In Roger's defence, I've said it about the Bruins for years now.
- Atomic Wedgie

lousy Bruins, franking Benjamin Buttons on that team