Lucas Neilson: Brian Burke thinks Auston Matthews will leave Toronto Thoughts?

One. Burke is an idiot

My screen name aged nicely. Ill just see myself out.

Burke knows as much as we do about this... zero.

He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different perspective all of a sudden. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.

If the Leafs have not won a cup by his 4th year on this contract, I hope they trade him. He has a NMC in the last year.

Make him captain, adore him, face of the franchise, tons of sponsorship/endorsement deals, etc. It worked with Kawhi Leonard... oh wait.

He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different opinion. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.

If the Leafs have not won a cup by his 4th year on this contract, I hope they trade him. He has a NMC in the last year.
- Aetherial

You and Burke are on the same wave length...

Burke knows as much as we do about this... zero.
- bixll

Of course he doesn't.

None of us know what will happen. A lot can change in 5 years. Maybe the Leafs win a bidding war after year 5, who knows?

I think he's gone. So the moral of the story is, enjoy watching him for the next 5 years and hope they win a cup.

You and Burke are on the same wave length...
- bixll

yeah, we both have the same opinion in this case. Sorry.

Of course he doesn't.

None of us know what will happen. A lot can change in 5 years. Maybe the Leafs win a bidding war after year 5, who knows?

I think he's gone. So the moral of the story is, enjoy watching him for the next 5 years and hope they win a cup.
- Aetherial

Or, glass half full and laugh at the people making such remarks of AM leaving..

[quote=Aetherial]He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different opinion. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.


It's not unreasonable to think Matthews will leave after this deal. One thing the Leafs will have if he does move on is $11.6 Million to spend on a different player. Not saying that player would be better at all, but that possibility would exist.

yeah, we both have the same opinion in this case. Sorry.
- Aetherial

Don't be sorry we all know your thoughts on this.

First Marner, now Matthews. The tragedies never end.

Make him captain, adore him, face of the franchise, tons of sponsorship/endorsement deals, etc. It worked with Kawhi Leonard... oh wait.
- quinneroma

You don't even have to look that far. Leafs fans were all excited when Tavares signed here.

He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different perspective all of a sudden. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.

If the Leafs have not won a cup by his 4th year on this contract, I hope they trade him. He has a NMC in the last year.
- Aetherial

We may only have to endure 2 years without him because McDavid becomes a ufa 2 years later.

Of course he doesn't.

None of us know what will happen. A lot can change in 5 years. Maybe the Leafs win a bidding war after year 5, who knows?

I think he's gone. So the moral of the story is, enjoy watching him for the next 5 years and hope they win a cup.
- Aetherial

People always thought kessel wouldn’t stay but he signed. He left for other reasons.

We may only have to endure 2 years without him because McDavid becomes a ufa 2 years later.
- bryant

I hear he wants to play for the Leafs.. Didn't you??

People always thought kessel wouldn’t stay but he signed. He left for other reasons.
- bryant

Lack of hot dog vendors in TO area.

One. Burke is an idiot
- Archaic

It’s ok for Burke to voice his opinion.
It’s what he’s paid to do.

He didn’t say he knows matthews will leave...just that he thinks. No biggie.

[quote=Aetherial]He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different opinion. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.


It's not unreasonable to think Matthews will leave after this deal. One thing the Leafs will have if he does move on is $11.6 Million to spend on a different player. Not saying that player would be better at all, but that possibility would exist.
- winsix

The 2 things the Leafs will have in their favor is the ability to offer the extra year (unless the CBA is changed?) and they have deep pockets, so at least we know internal budget will not be an issue.

I think the biggest issue I will have is if the organization lets him walk for nothing and wins 0 cups while he is here. You can't let that happen. and "cap space" is not a good enough consolation prize.

If we think trolling Leafs fans is bad now, it is going to be endless wh... just wait.

It’s ok for Burke to voice his opinion.
It’s what he’s paid to do.

He didn’t say he knows marner will leave...just that he thinks. No biggie.
- Fakepartofme

Matthews?

His reasoning was basically, taxes.

We know that isn't everything, but I am pretty sure Burke knows that that concern is out there among players. It has been shown multiple times that the net pay is quite a bit different in lower or no-tax markets.

He is gone July 1, 2024

People don't want to hear it, but it's happening. All those people laughing when the Leafs signed Tavares are going to have a different perspective all of a sudden. I suspect people will be more p*ssed at Matthews than the team that signs him.

If the Leafs have not won a cup by his 4th year on this contract, I hope they trade him. He has a NMC in the last year.
- Aetherial

Nope
Won’t be angry at all if he leaves, it’s sports....it happens.
It’s 4-5 years away. Who cares right now.

We may only have to endure 2 years without him because McDavid becomes a ufa 2 years later.
- bryant

McDavid will be 29 years old when his current contract expires, he may be the best player in hockey at that point, but I would think there is a chance there may be better options by the 26-27 season.

Make him captain, adore him, face of the franchise, tons of sponsorship/endorsement deals, etc. It worked with Kawhi Leonard... oh wait.
- quinneroma

Hey Bro, Mom told me to tell you not to forget your helmet before you get on the bus for school!

Matthews?

His reasoning was basically, taxes.

We know that isn't everything, but I am pretty sure Burke knows that that concern is out there among players. It has been shown multiple times that the net pay is quite a bit different in lower or no-tax markets.
- Aetherial

Yes Matthews...not marner.
Yes Burke knows for sure, much more than anyone on here that that is a concern for a lot players.
But it’s 5 years away.
Things can change.