He's played for a far inferior team. I live around Calgary and have watched the majority of their playoff games since Tkachuk came to town, I assure you he's contributed more than Marner has for far less money.
- joel878

He hasn't and he signed for half the term that marner did.

What RFA has ever gotten more than 7 million per for only 3 years? Tkachuk's cap hit is huge.

You're overrating 'Intangibles". Tkacuk has been a playoff bust.
- RogerRoeper

You're an idiot. Don't even bother with telling me what I am or aren't doing, there's few people on here who's opinions I could possibly take less seriously.

Rielly and another piece for Tkachuk

if Hamilton is a no go.
- senstroll

So 47m on 5 forwards, we lose depth on D and probably are stuck with ahlers and spezza in the bottom 6.

I dont see how any big contract comes in without moving out one if the big 4.

I agree Marner was the most underperforming player on the Leafs by miles. Needs to spend some time and effort improving shot and strength. He falls down if someone farts in his direction.
- winsix

You're an idiot. Don't even bother with telling me what I am or aren't doing, there's few people on here who's opinions I could possibly take less seriously.
- joel878

Blah, blah, blah. grit, intangibles...

Remember when we needed gritty vets to take the next level? It's so overrated.

I guess you didnt watch too many flames playoff games, cause tkafack, didnt have too much bite his last series either.
Ive always said, im willing to trade anyone as long as it makes the team better long term.
No proof a marner for tkafack does that
- Fakepartofme

I don't think Marner for Tkachuk is a good deal either. Not for the Leafs. The Flames wouldn't do it anyway. If the Leafs do trade Marner, which I don't believe they will, It should be for a good defenseman IMO. Calgary has Hanafin on a good deal, Hanafin ++ might be ok, would have some irony attached as well.

He hasn't and he signed for half the term that marner did.

What RFA has ever gotten more than 7 million per for only 3 years? Tkachuk's cap hit is huge.
- RogerRoeper

Rather have Tkachuk at 7 on a bridge than Marner at 11 for 6 years. Because I don't give a (frank) about term if you have to handicap the entire organization to get it.

So 47m on 5 forwards, we lose depth on D and probably are stuck with ahlers and spezza in the bottom 6.

I dont see how any big contract comes in without moving out one if the big 4.
- Fakepartofme

unless Hamilton is coming on a decent deal then I don't see the Leafs shaking up their D core at all.

Evaluating the season and playoffs the D core did its job very well. Why shake it up unless you are improving your team by a lot?

Leaf fans talk about who gets the cup 1st after winning a playoff game, that’s a major reason why it would wash away pretty quickly when you’re golfing and the playoffs are still on.
- Garnie

Which explains all the hurt now

So 47m on 5 forwards, we lose depth on D and probably are stuck with ahlers and spezza in the bottom 6.

I dont see how any big contract comes in without moving out one if the big 4.
- Fakepartofme

Also, I think it would take more than just Rielly to get Matt Tkachuk.

Rather have Tkachuk at 7 on a bridge than Marner at 11 for 6 years. Because I don't give a (frank) about term if you have to handicap the entire organization to get it.
- joel878

You will give a (frank) about term soon enough. He needs a new contract

Pass on Tkachuck.

If there is a Flames forward I want its Lindholm and if he isnt to be had move onto some other teams.
- Santo_44

Flams and Leefs should make a massive deal.
Tkuchuk, Tanev and lindholm for Rielly, Kerfoot and Willy

lets get crazy

Blah, blah, blah. grit, intangibles...

Remember when we needed gritty vets to take the next level? It's so overrated.
- RogerRoeper

You're the one calling them that, dumbass. I'm angling for a more complete player. Yes Thornton and Tkachuk are totally the same thing.

(frank) off and go back to calling leaf sweeps.

unless Hamilton is coming on a decent deal then I don't see the Leafs shaking up their D core at all.

Evaluating the season and playoffs the D core did its job very well. Why shake it up unless you are improving your team by a lot?
- Santo_44

If you cant re sign morgan on a good deal, id move him out and not let him walk for nothing.
But agreed, i thought our D was the best theyve been in a decade.

So 47m on 5 forwards, we lose depth on D and probably are stuck with ahlers and spezza in the bottom 6.

I dont see how any big contract comes in without moving out one if the big 4.
- Fakepartofme

And the no.s say it's Marner, nothing personal.
Mathews and Snake aren't going anywhere and Nylander money isn't enough.

You need to decide on Rielly this summer. No more "own rental" crap. it's not working.

Flams and Leefs should make a massive deal.
Tkuchuk, Tanev and lindholm for Rielly, Kerfoot and Willy

lets get crazy
- senstroll

In modern day hockey that poop never happens.

I'd have no doubt Dubas probably loves Lindholm but so do the Flames probably.

No proof a Marner for anybody does that, Mcdavid excluded.
- bobbyisno1

Well unless the player they trade for has great playoff numbers and performances.
Tkafack doesnt really have that

I don't think Marner for Tkachuk is a good deal either. Not for the Leafs. The Flames wouldn't do it anyway. If the Leafs do trade Marner, which I don't believe they will, It should be for a good defenseman IMO. Calgary has Hanafin on a good deal, Hanafin ++ might be ok, would have some irony attached as well.
- winsix

Except Hannifan really sucks. He's "Big" and was a top 5 pick. That's all he has going for him for anyone to think he's good.

If you cant re sign morgan on a good deal, id move him out and not let him walk for nothing.
But agreed, i thought our D was the best theyve been in a decade.
- Fakepartofme

Its hard to believe that they won't be able to sign Morgan to a decent deal...Whos replacing him? An overpaid UFA?

He is a guy where I bet there is strong mutual interests from both sides to get it done.

Plus he is getting paid 5M this year

I like the D core and its a good core to bring Sandin and Lil into...if they both impress? Great we have a solid top 6 for a few years.

Well unless the player they trade for has great playoff numbers and performances.
Tkafack doesnt really have that
- Fakepartofme

Playing for a very good team in Calgary to boot.

You need to decide on Rielly this summer. No more "own rental" crap. it's not working.
- RogerRoeper

Good teams should, Leafs did it when they had almost zero chance of winning even the 1st round.

Rather have Tkachuk at 7 on a bridge than Marner at 11 for 6 years. Because I don't give a (frank) about term if you have to handicap the entire organization to get it.
- joel878

Tkafacks is 7m only for one more year. Then its a minimum of 9....which is 1.9 less than mitch....not exactly a big difference.

And the no.s say it's Marner, nothing personal.
Mathews and Snake aren't going anywhere and Nylander money isn't enough.
- bobbyisno1

And im fine with moving out marner.
Just not for tkafack.

I see that we've gone on to our newest new thing