First, I think it would be foolish for the Leafs to trade Marner and I don't believe they will.

Second, I think the Connor Brown offer is very clever. It assumes that Brown who scored more goals than Marner can play effectively with Matthews. Second it assumes a cap saving of $7m for the Leafs.

And, third and most important, it includes a high second round pick (or maybe a 1st at #10) that would allow the Leafs to acquire the negotiation rights to sign Dougie Hamilton without having to let go of another Dman.
- spatso

You will have to forgive us

Many on here feel that if you give away the best player in the trade, there is no way we can possibly win the trade 🙄

Cole Caufield is the player we hoped Matthews would be in the playoffs.
- Fakepartofme

God damn he's amazing.

Been a while since we've had a guy with that much talent in the lineup.

So now we need to trade….
Matthews Marner Muzzin Brodie Campbe11 and Nylander 😢
- mr.sir

greedy female dog + for trotz 👍

God damn he's amazing.

Been a while since we've had a guy with that much talent in the lineup.
- Scabeh

caufield >yawn bullis 👍🏿

greedy female dog + for trotz 👍
- Skalapy

🤨

Jones Jenner and Kivlenieks

Konecny Sanheim and Patrick

Eichel

Chychrun+

Gibson Rakell and Terry

caufield >yawn bullis 👍🏿
- Skalapy

Can't disagree with that.

First, I think it would be foolish for the Leafs to trade Marner and I don't believe they will.

Second, I think the Connor Brown offer is very clever. It assumes that Brown who scored more goals than Marner can play effectively with Matthews. Second it assumes a cap saving of $7m for the Leafs.

And, third and most important, it includes a high second round pick (or maybe a 1st at #10) that would allow the Leafs to acquire the negotiation rights to sign Dougie Hamilton without having to let go of another Dman.
- spatso

Shut up, idiot.

We have our own idiots including me, scamper back to the Sens thread FT.

You will have to forgive us

Many on here feel that if you give away the best player in the trade, there is no way we can possibly win the trade 🙄
- mr.sir

From the beginning I have said I do not think the Leafs should trade Marner. But, if they do, they cannot win the trade by getting the best player. They have to do something that makes them a better team and, I think we can all agree that means either defence or goaltending. Guys who might be available (eg., Doughty) just don't make any sense to me because of age and cap hit. The best options are Hamilton (which will require draft picks) for a sign and trade. Or, Jones, which I think is possible in a straight up deal of Marner for Jones.

But, make no mistake. Jones is not a better player than Marner. Nor is Dougie Hamilton.

Arash Madani

"It truly is amazing what a group of athletes can be capable of once you embarrass the toronto maple leafs"

The leafs will forever be a complete facking joke.

From the beginning I have said I do not think the Leafs should trade Marner. But, if they do, they cannot win the trade by getting the best player. They have to do something that makes them a better team and, I think we can all agree that means either defence or goaltending. Guys who might be available (eg., Doughty) just don't make any sense to me because of age and cap hit. The best options are Hamilton (which will require draft picks) for a sign and trade. Or, Jones, which I think is possible in a straight up deal of Marner for Jones.

But, make no mistake. Jones is not a better player than Marner. Nor is Dougie Hamilton.
- spatso

Personally, I take Jones over Marner
(always have, no recency bias)

Unfortunately the pending UFA contract status is an issue, since he won’t sign an extension yet😔

Arash Madani

"It truly is amazing what a group of athletes can be capable of once you embarrass the toronto maple leafs"

The leafs will forever be a complete facking joke.
- Fakepartofme

Stay the course. We’re almost there.

So now we need to trade….
Matthews Marner Muzzin Brodie Campbe11 and Nylander 😢
- mr.sir

yes and bring back Bernier and convince Toskala to give it one more go

Stay the course. We’re almost there.
- Steven_Seagull

3 more chances until 34 walks 😪

During the regular season. How they do in the playoffs who knows.... You certainly don't..


What a fackin troll fest in here...

How old are these guys, it is like they are back in Jr high school.

Also, this is the LEAFS BLOG... Nobody FACKIN CARES about Spatsos team or the Fackin Habs... for that matter..
- bixll

They were trolling at 3 am.

That's just sad.

They were trolling at 3 am.

That's just sad.
- Atomic Wedgie

The beauty of it was that it was only them trolling... well no one since everyone else was sleeping.

The beauty of it was that it was only them trolling... well no one since everyone else was sleeping.

- Scabeh

How you doing this morning?

How you doing this morning?
- Atomic Wedgie

It was a complete pain to wake up for work but I don't care.

As Tony would say, I'm feeling grrrrrrrreat!

The only thing keeping me awake is strong coffee and the continued hype from yesterday.

Personally, I take Jones over Marner
(always have, no recency bias)

Unfortunately the pending UFA contract status is an issue, since he won’t sign an extension yet😔
- mr.sir[/quote

I think Jones is like a lot of players his age. He wants to win. Reports are he wants to go to Colorado. But they have younger better DMen that are due new contracts. I don't think Sakic has a fit for Jones. I fear Leaf fans see the Jones of last year's playoffs. Is he really that good?

It was a complete pain to wake up for work but I don't care.

As Tony would say, I'm feeling grrrrrrrreat!

The only thing keeping me awake is strong coffee and the continued hype from yesterday.
- Scabeh

I hate you so much. But I hate myself more. And Marner even more than that.


(frank) it, I’ll say it. Get Price a Cup.

It was a complete pain to wake up for work but I don't care.

As Tony would say, I'm feeling grrrrrrrreat!

The only thing keeping me awake is strong coffee and the continued hype from yesterday.
- Scabeh

how's your back after over turning that cop car last night?

It was a complete pain to wake up for work but I don't care.

As Tony would say, I'm feeling grrrrrrrreat!

The only thing keeping me awake is strong coffee and the continued hype from yesterday.
- Scabeh

I got my 2nd shot at 7 pm last night, then had a few beers watching the game.

Today is going to be a struggle.

[quote=mr.sir]Personally, I take Jones over Marner
(always have, no recency bias)

Unfortunately the pending UFA contract status is an issue, since he won’t sign an extension yet😔
- spatso[/quote

I think Jones is like a lot of players his age. He wants to win. Reports are he wants to go to Colorado. But they have younger better DMen that are due new contracts. I don't think Sakic has a fit for Jones. I fear Leaf fans see the Jones of last year's playoffs. Is he really that good?

Jones fits a need here more than he would in Colorado.. Unless, he wants to be a 2nd pairing guy in Colorado

I hate you so much. But I hate myself more. And Marner even more than that.


(frank) it, I’ll say it. Get Price a Cup.
- Steven_Seagull

Bring Stanley home.

how's your back after over turn that cop car last night?
- dmnted

Hey, 1 turned over cop car.

Overall I thought the 15 000 outside the arena acted civilized enough.

We've seen much worse for less.

Bring Stanley home.
- Atomic Wedgie

If Price wins a Cup, then eventually, the Leafs will win one as well, maybe like before Matthews retires?