I think they basically already have. I'm glad Dubas has been fair but not buckled in these negotiations. Hopefully, he does not prove me wrong.

Personally I see a 3 year term coming in the 8-9m range. 10m x 6 I think is more than fair.

Sammy, the Leafs arent't going to telling Marner, FU, but they have "told" him, "Don't like our offer, you're welcome to sign to with another team." The Leafs "won't sit Marner". Again it's Marner's choice to choose a contract from many teams, in many leagues. If Marner doesn't play in the NHL or pro hockey this season, it's his choice, not the Leafs.

Man I live in Toronto and we have some passionate fans. However they are a fickle bunch. They love guys like Brad Smith, Hyman etc and turn on Real talent such as Marner. Im not related to the kid dont even know him. However IM on his side more than ever that he deserves Mathews and Tavares money.
Last three years stats for all three ;
Marner Matthews Tavares
gp g a pts +/- gp g a pts +/- gp g a pts +/-
82 26 68 94 +22 68 37 36 73 -9 82 47 41 86 +19
82 22 47 69 -1 62 34 29 63 +25 82 37 47 84 -12
77 19 46 61 even 82 40 29 69 +2 77 28 38 66 +4

I dont see a big difference between any of them. Marner kills penalties, Matthews doesn't all play pp time. Marner has been the teams leading scorer for last two seasons. I hope they win in my lifetime but we have to stop being so fickle. Talent wins cups effort wins games.

Amen, brother! Btw did you have a chance to check out my reply to you in the previous post? I only ask because I enjoy talking baseball with open-minded people.. If not no biggie.

We aren't a fickle bunch we just want what's fair. No more no less.

IMO 6 works better for both sides as Marner can see what Mathews and Nylander get on their new contracts, and JT's money comes off the books at the same time.