*googles positivity about Switzerland*

https://studyinginswitzerland.com/why-switzerland-is-best-country/#:~:text=The%20amazing%20mountains%2C%20heaps%20of,62%25%20of%20the%20country's%20territory.

Awwwwwww that was so nice of you

Also, saw you deleted your own post last night, the memory, it was so heart warming lol
- Dozzer

lol it was a double post as the site was hiccupping on me so I deleted it.

No matter what happens I hope he becomes a regular nhl’er. That part worries me more than all the contract stuff.
- shack67

Yup, that’s why I sincerely hope Toronto doesn’t continue expecting a superstar. Let the young guy come in, get some pro hockey under his belt, and begin development at this level. With patience I ca. see this guy becoming a solid middle six guy or even a nice complimentary winger for a top line.

Patience by the fanbase and Toronto media is what I got my fingers crossed for when it comes to him. I’ll be super happy if he thrives quickly, but I won’t expect it either.

Ya i knew he couldn't play on the marlies if he played one game with the leafs, i remember hearing that on the radio. I still believe he would be best served to play meaningful minutes on a marlies run instead on watching the leafs run but dubas will do whats best.
We'll find out soon enough
- Fakepartofme

Yup, the leafs can afford it either way so I’m not too worried. Even if they burn up a year off the ELC I’m certain Toronto could afford him when his contract is up the way they see fit.

So here’s hoping they simply make the best developmental choice for the guy

https://twitter.com/RayRe...tatus/1641578048951664640

Ray [REDACTED]
@RayRedacted

In honor of this momentous occasion, I am loading up two hours worth of Stormy Daniels movies to celebrate. See you all in exactly four minutes.

Yup, that’s why I sincerely hope Toronto doesn’t continue expecting a superstar. Let the young guy come in, get some pro hockey under his belt, and begin development at this level. With patience I ca. see this guy becoming a solid middle six guy or even a nice complimentary winger for a top line.

Patience by the fanbase and Toronto media is what I got my fingers crossed for when it comes to him. I’ll be super happy if he thrives quickly, but I won’t expect it either.
- Dozzer

On another note, Nick Robertson is practing again.

lol it was a double post as the site was hiccupping on me so I deleted it.
- Cush29

I knew what it was, I could see it

Maybe I shouldn’t admit this tho, because people could post that they think dozzer is an bumhole but then delete the post before I ban them for it. They wouldn’t be wrong but it would sting. Well, no it won’t but I can say it will right? RIGHT?! lol

On another note, Nick Robertson is practing again.
- fifty__missions

Oh!!??

I know he’s done for the year but this is good news to hear.

On another note, Nick Robertson is practing again.
- fifty__missions

I knew what it was, I could see it

Maybe I shouldn’t admit this tho, because people could post that they think dozzer is an bumhole but then delete the post before I ban them for it. They wouldn’t be wrong but it would sting. Well, no it won’t but I can say it will right? RIGHT?! lol
- Dozzer

If you didn't have one, you'd be full of it.

wait

look

it's raining outside .....

* runs to the store for his mom scratch card but slowly walks back*

https://twitter.com/RayRedacted/status/1641578048951664640

Ray
- Atomic Wedgie[REDACTED]
@RayRedacted

In honor of this momentous occasion, I am loading up two hours worth of Stormy Daniels movies to celebrate. See you all in exactly four minutes.[/quote]

Enough with the bragging already.

On another note, Nick Robertson is practing again.
- fifty__missions

He needs it.

Knies would have to play an additional two years at U. of Minnesota before he can "walk" as a UFA.

But here's the kicker: even if he does that, he still can only sign an entry-level contract, so it doesn't make sense - from a financial standpoint - to wait two more years.
- Atomic Wedgie

All true. But the leafs would have to trade his rights and the team making the trade would have to make a deal with his agent beforehand.

https://twitter.com/RayRedacted/status/1641578048951664640

Ray
- Atomic Wedgie[REDACTED]
@RayRedacted

In honor of this momentous occasion, I am loading up two hours worth of Stormy Daniels movies to celebrate. See you all in exactly four minutes.

I hope she was better looking in her younger days.

I hope she was better looking in her younger days.
- shack67

It's just a few clicks away to find out, shack!

It's just a few clicks away to find out, shack!
- mjones242

Ha. I’m old and I try very hard to stay away from that stuff.

Ha. I’m old and I try very hard to stay away from that stuff.
- shack67

You’re clearly not Presidential material

You’re clearly not Presidential material
- Canada Cup

Apparently not.

All true. But the leafs would have to trade his rights and the team making the trade would have to make a deal with his agent beforehand.
- shack67

I’m not sure I understand what you are saying here.

I’m not sure I understand what you are saying here.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think if he and Dubas didn’t have a verbal agreement in place by now his rights would have already been traded to another team. And said team would have to make the same promises beforehand or he wouldn’t sign with them either.

We’ll agree to disagree. I think he does have a huge upper hand because Knies can just walk.
- shack67

Or Dubas can just trade him.

Remember he almost was to Chicago last season after all?! Their GM had him included in the deal that never was and he leaked it out and pissed Dubas off.

He doesn't have THAT much leverage, honestly it is a 50/50 scenario there and at this point I think he gets signed and comes in, where he plays remains up in the air. I'd suspect he might want a few games up/burn a year, Dubas may want him with Marlies playing more and not burn the year. Dubas COULD sweeten the pot and tell him he gets his shot fully next season on the wing on line 2 even.

Really its honestly a wait and see here since NONE of us know the convos Dubas and the agent have had or are having and what the plan is there for him.

Kinda with Dozzer here on this one.

I think if he and Dubas didn’t have a verbal agreement in place by now his rights would have already been traded to another team. And said team would have to make the same promises beforehand or he wouldn’t sign with them either.
- shack67

If he’s ready to leave school, Dubas will have an NHL ELC contract for him to sign. He’s saved cap space for this kind of deal for this very kid. He’s not going to screw around with a try out deal or anything else. If Keefe wants to use him the playoffs, he’ll play. If not, he’s likely to just get a few regular season games.

If he’s ready to leave school, Dubas will have an NHL ELC contract for him to sign. He’s saved cap space for this kind of deal for this very kid. He’s not going to screw around with a try out deal or anything else. If Keefe wants to use him the playoffs, he’ll play. If not, he’s likely to just get a few regular season games.
- Canada Cup

Exactly. I think they burn his first year for sure.

Or Dubas can just trade him.

Remember he almost was to Chicago last season after all?! Their GM had him included in the deal that never was and he leaked it out and pissed Dubas off.

He doesn't have THAT much leverage, honestly it is a 50/50 scenario there and at this point I think he gets signed and comes in, where he plays remains up in the air. I'd suspect he might want a few games up/burn a year, Dubas may want him with Marlies playing more and not burn the year. Dubas COULD sweeten the pot and tell him he gets his shot fully next season on the wing on line 2 even.

Really its honestly a wait and see here since NONE of us know the convos Dubas and the agent have had or are having and what the plan is there for him.

Kinda with Dozzer here on this one.
- Roadrunner75

We’re all guessing. I hope he gets in a few games just to get a look at him.

One thing is for sure:

If Knies does join the Leafs, he'll be the best Arizona-born player to ever play for the Leafs.

One thing is for sure:

If Knies does join the Leafs, he'll be the best Arizona-born player to ever play for the Leafs.
- Atomic Wedgie

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk&vl=en