If he holds the team hostage, like Free-Willie last year.... yup.
- bixll

If he holds the team hostage like Nylander did he'll sit the year.
There isn't the cap space

the money saved for Point
- Symba007

Yes, look at what I said though. This was under the pretense that they move point to recoup the picks they expended to take on Marner.

No they don't. Point unsigned.
- bixll

I’ve said 5 times they would have to move him to get back picks. This isn’t an argument about whether Tampa would do it, I’m saying they could make it work if they wanted and I’m asking you if you’d take their 4 1sts for Marner?

Yes, look at what I said though. This was under the pretense that they move point to recoup the picks they expended to take on Marner.
- RickJames77

Valid Point

Valid Point
- Symba007

I’ve said 5 times they would have to move him to get back picks. This isn’t an argument about whether Tampa would do it, I’m saying they could make it work if they wanted and I’m asking you if you’d take their 4 1sts for Marner?
- RickJames77

Holy smokes. No, not from the best team in the league, No.

If he holds the team hostage like Nylander did he'll sit the year.
There isn't the cap space
- bobbyisno1

Agreed

so Marner has Dubas by the balls....

Valid Point
- Symba007

If the (frank)in moon is just at a certain angle,,,,, I'm sure it could happen.

I’ve said 5 times they would have to move him to get back picks. This isn’t an argument about whether Tampa would do it, I’m saying they could make it work if they wanted and I’m asking you if you’d take their 4 1sts for Marner?
- RickJames77

So they use their 8.5 and trade a 2 mill player to sign Marner?
TO would match and if any GM wanted to pay that for Marner i'm sure the offer sheets would have already been out there.

Holy smokes. No, not from the best team in the league, No.
- bixll

Alright then we’re on the same page

I was just saying, there are teams that could do something that are up there in the standings. Especially those with high priced RFAs, like Calgary. I wouldn’t take their compensation personally.

so Marner has Dubas by the balls....
- Symba007

And Dubas likes it....

Now what

so Marner has Dubas by the balls....
- Symba007

Or he could lose 9 or so and sit the year.
So who has who by the balls?

so Marner has Dubas by the balls....
- Symba007

Dubas prefers the non-gendered and more progressive term, sacs.

Amd Dubas likes it....

Now what
- bixll

Next on stage!

From Markham Ontario


Paaaaaaaul Marnerrrrr

That’s not what I’m saying. Sign Marner and give up 4 1sts, trade 2 million in salary and then move Point to whoever, not necessarily back to Toronto.
- RickJames77

I know, but I think they'd rather Point. ( just guessing and having fun )

Amd Dubas likes it....

Now what
- bixll

Stone Cold Steve Austin shows up and gives both of them the stunner.

Stone Cold Steve Austin shows up and gives both of them the stunner.
- Scabeh

Who does he play for?

Who does he play for?
- bixll

He's from Texas so... Dallas I guess?

I don’t think this can be a blanket statement. It depends which team’s first is involved. Just my opinion.
- RickJames77

Very true.
Its foolish to want four 1st now while giving up one of the best young superstars in the league when your team is in win now mode.

I can honestly say I never thought I would have ever seen a great player, that says he wants to be a Leaf for life, not willing to sign a contract that will pay him around $108MM in Salary and endorsements RIGHT AFTER HIS ELC.

They have no money... of course not.
- bixll

They could easily make room.

They could easily make room.
- Fakepartofme

Apparently anybody could make room, but at what cost.
The whole idea is foolish.

I can honestly say I never thought I would have ever seen a great player, that says he wants to be a Leaf for life, not willing to sign a contract that will pay him around $108MM in Salary and endorsements RIGHT AFTER HIS ELC.


- .HOHO.

And you still may not have.
We dont know what has been offer, term or how its structure.
We dont have the facts....
Yet.

I don't even see what Marner is waiting for. The Leafs only have a certain amount of money they can give him, waiting ain't gonna fix it.