Myabe just a protection in case he didn't play next season? Only collects his bonus if he's playing.
- The Law

I'm not getting what you are saying.

Do you mean protection for the Leafs?

I think it still has to be paid - it's an over 35 contract.

I cant beleive thats a thing. If the Leafs win a playoff round, it will be pretty clear the Leafs are the top dog

this is pretty funny



Anne wants to know why it took so long for the Raptors who have never came close to winning anything to overtake the Leafs
- senstroll

I agree. If the leafs were still in the playoffs it would be a bigger story. It's tough to compare a team still in the playoffs versus a team out for a few weeks now.

if thats true, it seems like it incentive for him to keep playing
- senstroll

Ya, I know ...wish there was some magic we're missing.

The only theory that really worked was that he had always wanted a 2 yr deal and that this contract just allowed them to pay him more. He allows a trade on July 2 and retires on July 3 getting paid 17.5 milly for two years of work.

Maybe his exit interview was BS to avoid any 'cap circumvention' claims.

Maybe ....

I agree. If the leafs were still in the playoffs it would be a bigger story. It's tough to compare a team still in the playoffs versus a team out for a few weeks now.
- Aaron_85

this narrative is hilarious.. anyone old enough to actually remember the Leafs playoff run in 1993 or 2001 - 2004... knows the city shuts down two-three hours early on the days the Leafs have a playoff game - everyone heads home or to a bar to watch.

I really happy for the Raptors, but people (in the media particular) troll the fanbases to get reactions...

this is nothing more than a fairly non-sophisticated troll job.

I'm not getting what you are saying.

Do you mean protection for the Leafs?

I think it still has to be paid - it's an over 35 contract.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think if he had chosen to retire this summer the Leafs could avoid the bonus payment. He'd still count against the cap in full but I don't think he'd be entitled to cash if he chose to quit.

AKA

Electric Head Part 2 and Part 1 respectively.

And I couldn't read the Mirtle article ....did he say how much the bonus was in-season vs. July?

And I couldn't read the Mirtle article ....did he say how much the bonus was in-season vs. July?
- The Law

that tidbit was in the 31 thingy from Freidman? not the Mirtle/Athletic article

Those kinds of malapropisms are fun. They make me liberally poop myself laughing.
- Zezel

So you get a generous amount all over your your buttocks and lower back?

That would be ironic.

Referees can be such pre-Madonnas*.





*Yes, I have seen this on Hockeybuzz.
- Atomic Wedgie

your an idiot

It never gets old.

I cant beleive thats a thing. If the Leafs win a playoff round, it will be pretty clear the Leafs are the top dog

this is pretty funny



Anne wants to know why it took so long for the Raptors who have never came close to winning anything to overtake the Leafs
- senstroll

Good lord, some idiots actually think the Raptors are "bigger than the Leafs" in Toronto.

If they mean while the Leafs are golfing and the Raptors go to the ECF, then yeah, for a couple weeks. Otherwise

AKA

Electric Head Part 2 and Part 1 respectively.
- TheMussel

From Lebrun

idk..id be looking into trade options or offer sheets for Marner..have to take the hard line like they did with Willie ..sit out otherwise

On five years, for example, I would have to guess the Leafs would love to get Marner at $9.5 million but I can’t imagine the Marner camp accepting less than $11 million at this point.

https://theathletic.com/9...mportance-of-cap-balance/

your an idiot

It never gets old.
- Aetherial

I see what you did their.

Still have no clue why Murray is playing for Canada.

But I think I've said that about half the damn team.

From Lebrun

idk..id be looking into trade options or offer sheets for Marner..have to take the hard line like they did with Willie ..sit out otherwise



https://theathletic.com/9...mportance-of-cap-balance/
- senstroll

It’s stupid. Marner will make more then Point, which is nuts.

It’s stupid. Marner will make more then Point, which is nuts.
- ClarksonDavid

Makes sense... Point plays in Tampa Bay, and we all know that every NHL player grew up a fan of the Lightning.

I agree. If the leafs were still in the playoffs it would be a bigger story. It's tough to compare a team still in the playoffs versus a team out for a few weeks now.
- Aaron_85

Anyone who actually thinks the Leafs aren't #1 is crazy. They are and always will be. It's really not even a debate.

Montour is (frank)ing awful.

I'm not getting what you are saying.

Do you mean protection for the Leafs?

I think it still has to be paid - it's an over 35 contract.
- Atomic Wedgie

Not exactly. It still has to count towards the cap. It doesn't have to get paid.

That being said, the Leafs haven't penny pinched on much that doesn't affect the cap. It would be an unusual place to start.

But as a clause in the contract, it is an additional disincentive towards trading a player. I understand your point that he has a full NMC, but if there's a $3m there's less chance someone's going to ask him to waive it?

Makes sense... Point plays in Tampa Bay, and we all know that every NHL player grew up a fan of the Lightning.
- PatC80

It really would be an outstanding place to play though, even if the team wasn’t very good. Marner will be the highest paid RFA this summer and he shouldn’t be.. poopty. He already is doing endorsements with like 6 different companies

It really would be an outstanding place to play though. Marner will be the highest paid RFA this summer and he shouldn’t be.. poopty. He already is doing endorsements with like 6 different companies
- ClarksonDavid

"Come to Tampa, it's a beautiful place.. There are countless things to do, such as playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, or watching the Tampa Bay Lightning."

that tidbit was in the 31 thingy from Freidman? not the Mirtle/Athletic article
- senstroll

Ah, it doesn't give details. I wonder if it's even correct. PPP article says signing bonuses only paid in July and/or at time of signing. Wouldn't be Friedman's first time being wrong.

How is Canada shorthanded here? (frank)ing IIHF garbage.

From Lebrun

idk..id be looking into trade options or offer sheets for Marner..have to take the hard line like they did with Willie ..sit out otherwise



https://theathletic.com/9...mportance-of-cap-balance/
- senstroll

Ridiculous projections.