- AdamFrench

- Dozzer

After every signing Nylander's position gets weaker. I just dont understand what they are thinking on his end. Its pretty obvious his pay range should be 6-6.75. Should be an easy contract with all the comparables.
- Archaic

It could be term. Im guessing dubas was a lower average over shorter term until marleau is off the books

- AdamFrench

I can do this all day buddy *stares*

I can do this all day buddy *stares*
- Dozzer

Let's duet.

Does anyone know what his production was like without matthews? Better, worse, or on par?
- Dozzer

From what I recall of watching the games is was much worse, but id like to see the numbers.

Let's duet.
- AdamFrench

It could be term. Im guessing dubas was a lower average over shorter term until marleau is off the books
- Fakepartofme

All the talking heads are saying that what is taking so long is they both want long term. I hope this gets done for a reasonable salary soon. Kinda stupid that this has gone on for this long.

Let's duet.
- AdamFrench

*sings awfully in soprano*

From what I recall of watching the games is was much worse, but id like to see the numbers.
- Archaic

Yeah I feel the same... I just lack the effort of looking it up lol

Yeah I feel the same... I just lack the effort of looking it up lol
- Dozzer

that's the spirit.

All the talking heads are saying that what is taking so long is they both want long term. I hope this gets done for a reasonable salary soon. Kinda stupid that this has gone on for this long.
- Archaic

Leafs offering 8 years at 6.5M
Nylander asking for 8 years at 8.5M

Would be my guess.

Leafs offering 8 years at 6.5M
Nylander asking for 8 years at 8.5M

Would be my guess.
- PatC80

Can't wait for the 2 year 4.5mil

Can't wait for the 2 year 4.5mil
- AdamFrench

Leafs offering 8 years at 6.5M
Nylander asking for 8 years at 8.5M

Would be my guess.
- PatC80

can't imagine he actually thinks he's worth 8.5. not only is draisaitl himself overpaid but nylander isn't coming off a season anywhere near as good as draisaitl's.

77 points vs 61

16 points in 13 playoff games vs 4 in 7

he's not even worth 7 mil at this point imo

that's the spirit.
- PatC80

My in depth thoughts on nylander without Matthews..

"I'm sure he was at least alright"

It's a shame I'll have to burn my AM34 jersey just 1 week after getting it. Practically invisible last night.

can't imagine he actually thinks he's worth 8.5. not only is draisaitl himself overpaid but nylander isn't coming off a season anywhere near as good as draisaitl's.

77 points vs 61

16 points in 13 playoff games vs 4 in 7

he's not even worth 7 mil at this point imo
- daeth

I agree. Apparently his father was a handful to deal with, you gotta think that this is part of the problem.

Can't wait for the 2 year 4.5mil
- AdamFrench

http://articles.latimes.c...s/sp-1168_1_wayne-gretzky

Wayne: "these salaries today are BS... "

What side does everyone fall on from Bobby Macs dilemma last night.

Do you run with 35yr old McBackup and let 25yr old Sparks go through waivers because he's been poop in the preseason?

Or

Do you keep Sparks up because the mystery box could be anything. Even a boat.

My in depth thoughts on nylander without Matthews..

"I'm sure he was at least alright"
- Dozzer

Nylander with Matthews = Good
Nylander without Matthews= Maybe good?

What side does everyone fall on from Bobby Macs dilemma last night.

Do you run with 35yr old McBackup and let 25yr old Sparks go through waivers because he's been poop in the preseason?

Or

Do you keep Sparks up because the mystery box could be anything. Even a boat.
- markmark

Isn't Pickard better than these two?

What side does everyone fall on from Bobby Macs dilemma last night.

Do you run with 35yr old McBackup and let 25yr old Sparks go through waivers because he's been poop in the preseason?

Or

Do you keep Sparks up because the mystery box could be anything. Even a boat.
- markmark

I go with McBackuo any day of the week. If Andersen goes down the leafs will need a veteran guy to jump into the crease that they know is at least dependable.

Right now is not time time to experiment with net stability. Especially if the cost is only some 25 year old who hasn't proven he even belongs in the league yet.

The leafs aren't rebuilding anymore. They're rebuilt.

It could be term. Im guessing dubas was a lower average over shorter term until marleau is off the books
- Fakepartofme

Pretty sure it’s been reported that Dubas wants long term.

I think he might be angling for 8years, and Nylander wants it shorter so he can get a raise.

Isn't Pickard better than these two?
- Scabeh

I think so, but it seems like Pickard is not really being thought about. Media is focused on the Sparks v. McElhinney battle.