carolna should add necas too. tom dundon to top it up.

I was going to make the trade for tvr instead of pesce because I wanted people to focus on the contracts and not the trade.... then I thought well then all they are going to be focussed on is “wow look at that defense”.... so I went with this trade. Guess you can never win when you’re dealing with idiots....

i was joking man lol. but on a ss note, i dont see car trading any of thier forwards. esp not svech. like this kid has 40 goal per season potential.

Yup I agree, I also don’t see the leafs moving Kadri or paying M&M damn near 30m either.

Who do you think would be a good comp for Marner?

Gaudreau is a good comparable but an older signing I think that of all players in the league marner reminds me the most of Johnny.

9.25% of the cap would be 7.7m and I would think that’s where the leafs start... if Rantanen were to get signed before him I would think the leafs would have an absolute upper limit. If Rantanen were to sign for let’s say 9m I think the leafs could easily get marner at 8.5m max.

I hear a lot of people saying kucherov but really his first ask before the bridge was 7.5m then after a 40 goal 85 point season and then a 39 goal 100 point season he got the 9.5m deal. Marner is putting up assists at a much higher rate this season but is still scoring goals at the same pace.

I think the best answer is that there really aren’t a lot of great comparables.

I think he falls somewhere between gaudreau and kucherov, maybe around draisaitl type money.

Some reports suggest, mostly due to offer sheet threats.leaves would be better to take 4 1st rounds for Marne, focus on Matthews, Nylander & Kapanin.Plus trade Gardiner&teplace him somehow.

Can Marner really get $13m or more?

Gaudreau is a good comparable but an older signing I think that of all players in the league marner reminds me the most of Johnny.

9.25% of the cap would be 7.7m and I would think that’s where the leafs start... if Rantanen were to get signed before him I would think the leafs would have an absolute upper limit. If Rantanen were to sign for let’s say 9m I think the leafs could easily get marner at 8.5m max.

I hear a lot of people saying kucherov but really his first ask before the bridge was 7.5m then after a 40 goal 85 point season and then a 39 goal 100 point season he got the 9.5m deal. Marner is putting up assists at a much higher rate this season but is still scoring goals at the same pace.

I think the best answer is that there really aren’t a lot of great examples.

I think he falls somewhere between gaudreau and kucherov, maybe around draisaitl type money.

Some reports suggest, mostly due to offer sheet threats.
leaves would be better to take 4 1st rounds for Marne, focus on Matthews, Nylander & Kapanin.
Plus trade Gardiner&teplace him somehow.

Gaudreau makes a lot of sense as well as being more current than pass first guys like Wheeler and Giroux.
Kucherov and Rantanen can only be mentioned with beer goggles on.

Term is a big factor as well as quality of linemate. Marner struggled last year with Bozak and JVR, as did Matthews with Hyman and Brown. They are fortunate to be put in positions this year that really max their production and many forget that. It's easy to look at the numbers and expect them to swing for the fence but the question has to be asked if they could replicate their successes elsewhere?

Sky's the limit 4 Matthews, but Marner is over payed at $9$10$11$12 mill, 4get over $13.
Marner is a younger Kessel, 3 times more assists than goals.
Easy on Matthews line.

Gee, I was worried that Matthews and Marner wouldn't take discounts. Thanks for easing my mind that they sign for "just" 15m and 13 m.

I think this was done with a strong hint of sarcasm. Only delusional Leaf fans think Marner can walk on water.

I think this was done with a strong hint of sarcasm. Only delusional Leaf fans think Marner can walk on water.

Speaking of "can walk on water". A few evenings ago, went for walk down the marina and harbour on Georgian Bay. It was dusk, quite lovely, Noticed the water was somewhat ice covered by there was some open water.
On the far side of the harbour there was fellow walking on bay. I watched him for about 12 minutes as he pushing some kinda sled. I was prepared to call 911 as concerned that he would hit a soft spot in the ice, and fall through. Every year some dies falling through the ice as they take the short cut going from one side of the bay to the other, and usually at this time of the year when the ice isn't solid. But he made it to shore, all it well.

After reading your comment, I now know why the fellow didn't fall through ice/water. It must have been Mitch Marner because he can walk on water as many Leafs fans suggest.

Speaking of "can walk on water". A few evenings ago, went for walk down the marina and harbour on Georgian Bay. It was dusk, quite lovely, Noticed the water was somewhat ice covered by there was some open water.
On the far side of the harbour there was fellow walking on bay. I watched him for about 12 minutes as he pushing some kinda sled. I was prepared to call 911 as concerned that he would hit a soft spot in the ice, and fall through. Every year some dies falling through the ice as they take the short cut going from one side of the bay to the other, and usually at this time of the year when the ice isn't solid. But he made it to shore, all it well.

After reading your comment, I now know why the fellow didn't fall through ice/water. It must have been Mitch Marner because he can walk on water as many Leafs fans suggest.

Speaking of "can walk on water". A few evenings ago, went for walk down the marina and harbour on Georgian Bay. It was dusk, quite lovely, Noticed the water was somewhat ice covered by there was some open water.
On the far side of the harbour there was fellow walking on bay. I watched him for about 12 minutes as he pushing some kinda sled. I was prepared to call 911 as concerned that he would hit a soft spot in the ice, and fall through. Every year some dies falling through the ice as they take the short cut going from one side of the bay to the other, and usually at this time of the year when the ice isn't solid. But he made it to shore, all it well.

After reading your comment, I now know why the fellow didn't fall through ice/water. It must have been Mitch Marner because he can walk on water as many Leafs fans suggest.