That’s because that’s what smart NHL players are doing. That’s the way pro sports in NA is trending. Makes more sense to sign short term deals and bet on yourself then be a complete (frank)ing idiot like MacKinnon or Kucherov. It’s not Mitch’s fault those guys hired poopty agents. Your mad cuz Dubas (frank)ed up with Nylander and now it’s difficult to sign Mitch.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

nah

You mean other than the fact that he hasn't signed and wants a shorter term?
- Aetherial

He also hasn't signed an offer sheet.

In fact, nothing has happened. Reportedly wanting a shorter term doesn't mean he doesn't want to be a leaf.

As always with the leafs - speculation runs wild and facts are hard to come by.

oh
- Aetherial

The Mitch hate is literally the stupidest poop on the entire (frank)ing internet, lmao.

None of you have any clue what he’s asking, or if Dubas it lowballing him, but you know it’s his fault he’s not signed yet.

He might end up being the best player to ever wear the blue and white, but yeah, let’s run him out of town because the media is using him to get attention.

(frank)in’ 10-ply.

I agree about Bill Nye, but I also think Marner could hit 100 points while killing penalties and everything so he's gonna be a legit all world superstar. People are getting a little Islander fan like about this and nothing has even happened. It's like Marner cheated on them or something, meanwhile every other RFA is doing the same thing.
- Zezel

They're really not, though.

Marner's camp has done this entire process through the media because Dreger is Ferris' Muppet.

The other RFA's have been quietly going about their business.

The Mitch hate is literally the stupidest poop on the entire (frank)ing internet, lmao.

None of you have any clue what he’s asking, or if Dubas it lowballing him, but you know it’s his fault he’s not signed yet.

He might end up being the best player to ever wear the blue and white, but yeah, let’s run him out of town because the media is using him to get attention.

(frank)in’ 10-ply.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I see

Yup. used to be way too risky with the hits and fights and general nastiness of the past. Now not so much.
- aminnes

For sure.

It’s the owners who push them to take more term because they know they’ll get them at a discount on the back end of the contract. No one is mad at AM for signing a 5yr deal, but Mitch isn’t allowed because he should take less to stay in his hometown.

He also hasn't signed an offer sheet.

In fact, nothing has happened. Reportedly wanting a shorter term doesn't mean he doesn't want to be a leaf.

As always with the leafs - speculation runs wild and facts are hard to come by.
- Leafs43

I am sure he would love to be a Leaf as long as they are the team offering him the most money and they are willing to continue to re-sign him for the most money every couple years.

For sure.

It’s the owners who push them to take more term because they know they’ll get them at a discount on the back end of the contract. No one is mad at AM for signing a 5yr deal, but Mitch isn’t allowed because he should take less to stay in his hometown.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

They're really not, though.

Marner's camp has done this entire process through the media because Dreger is Ferris' Muppet.

The other RFA's have been quietly going about their business.
- GreatGigInTheSky

This is the stupid conspiracy theory poop I’m taking about. You have ZERO proof of any of this, but you probably follow a bunch of sjw’s on twitter who’s spewing that garbage because they walk around with a perma-Willy boner.

It’s disgusting how people are treating our progdical son.

Once again..

What absurd terms? Do you have and proof of him asking for an absurd amount?

You guys are just pissing in the wind.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

You think the 80m x 8 year thing is made up? And you don't believe an offer sheet was presented which he declined because it didn't fit his terms? Come on aa, where there's smoke there's fire.

This is the stupid conspiracy theory poop I’m taking about. You have ZERO proof of any of this, but you probably follow a bunch of sjw’s on twitter who’s spewing that garbage because they walk around with a perma-Willy boner.

It’s disgusting how people are treating our progdical son.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Marner apologists.

- Steven_Seagull

?

Do you have a point? Or is laughy emoticons your goto when you know your take lacks logic?

This is the stupid conspiracy theory poop I’m taking about. You have ZERO proof of any of this, but you probably follow a bunch of sjw’s on twitter who’s spewing that garbage because they walk around with a perma-Willy boner.

It’s disgusting how people are treating our progdical son.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

go on

?

Do you have a point? Or is laughy emoticons your goto when you know your take lacks logic?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

- Steven_Seagull

You think the 80m x 8 year thing is made up? And you don't believe an offer sheet was presented which he declined because it didn't fit his terms? Come on aa, where there's smoke there's fire.
- mykokes

I haven’t heard any reputable sources mention anything about that.

If that’s what he’s been offered, he should turn it down.

I haven’t heard any reputable sources mention anything about that.

If that’s what he’s been offered, he should turn it down.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

interesting

For sure.

It’s the owners who push them to take more term because they know they’ll get them at a discount on the back end of the contract. No one is mad at AM for signing a 5yr deal, but Mitch isn’t allowed because he should take less to stay in his hometown.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

No, it's because the Leafs/everyone don't want this same nonsense happening in the same year again.

I am sure he would love to be a Leaf as long as they are the team offering him the most money and they are willing to continue to re-sign him for the most money every couple years.
- Aetherial

So if he wants shorter term, work out a deal that works for both sides.

He has every right to bet on himself and continue to get raises every couple years. This would also limit the risk on the leafs side and increase risk on the marner side.

Less upside for the leafs with short term deals, and less downside as well.

No, it's because the Leafs/everyone don't want this same nonsense happening in the same year again.
- GreatGigInTheSky

FWIW, I think Dubas will get it done, and be able to keep everyone...

But the crunch is the result of overpaying Nylander, and bringing in JT. That’s not MM’s fault. It’s also not his fault that other star players took lowball offers around the league.

This was never going to be easy, but I honestly never thought I’d see the day that so many people would poop on a guy who done every single thing right in his young career, and put up 94pts coming off his elc.

I get the frustrations, but this is not Mitch’s fault.

FWIW, I think Dubas will get it done, and be able to keep everyone...

But the crunch is the result of overpaying Nylander, and bringing in JT. That’s not MM’s fault. It’s also not his fault that other star players took lowball offers around the league.

This was never going to be easy, but I honestly never thought I’d see the day that so many people would poop on a guy who done every single thing right in his young career, and put up 94pts coming off his elc.

I get the frustrations, but this is not Mitch’s fault.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

ok

FWIW, I think Dubas will get it done, and be able to keep everyone...

But the crunch is the result of overpaying Nylander, and bringing in JT. That’s not MM’s fault. It’s also not his fault that other star players took lowball offers around the league.

This was never going to be easy, but I honestly never thought I’d see the day that so many people would poop on a guy who done every single thing right in his young career, and put up 94pts coming off his elc.

I get the frustrations, but this is not Mitch’s fault.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

This is the stupid conspiracy theory poop I’m taking about. You have ZERO proof of any of this, but you probably follow a bunch of sjw’s on twitter who’s spewing that garbage because they walk around with a perma-Willy boner.

It’s disgusting how people are treating our progdical son.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Dude, seriously? Wake the (frank) up. Ferris has used Dreger multiple times to try and get his client more. I forget who it was but someone posted the 5 or so players that Ferris has done it for and literally every single time it was Dreger reporting it. Same with Marner now. Dreger IS a Muppet.

It's like you're taking this Marner stuff personally because most people don't agree with your opinion of Nylander. Calm down, dude.

And get (frank)ed with this SJW poop. The fact that you could think that about me is honestly hilarious and also sad.

ok
- Aetherial

Im sorry to rain on your little Marner bashing tea party..

FWIW, I think Dubas will get it done, and be able to keep everyone...

But the crunch is the result of overpaying Nylander, and bringing in JT. That’s not MM’s fault. It’s also not his fault that other star players took lowball offers around the league.

This was never going to be easy, but I honestly never thought I’d see the day that so many people would poop on a guy who done every single thing right in his young career, and put up 94pts coming off his elc.

I get the frustrations, but this is not Mitch’s fault.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I agree.

EDIT: Why is it bolded? I didn't bold it.

EDIT-EDIT: Only the first line in AA's post should be bolded.

EDIT-EDIT-EDIT: Fixed it.