Eklund: RFA Update: Marner, Laine, Boeser, Zacha, Perlini, Gardiner...

So no news

Any Habs rumours?

Leafs aren’t signing Marner until first day of season. Cap reasons. There is no story here.

i'm sure whatever this said is not at all made up.

Any Habs rumours?
- gergeswillems

i love skalapy.



nuff said!

The moment the Leafs acquired David Clarkson I said that in order to maximize LTIR and cap flexibility, they would delay signing Marner until Day 1 of the season. They have a handshake deal on this. The rest is just grandstanding. In fact, having him skate in Switzerland is a clever way to stay sharp after the lesson on Nylander taking a long time to get up to speed. Anyone with a basic understanding of how the cap works would assume this as the default outcome. Obviously if they agree to something beforehand and want this done then they lose some flexibility. But I'd bet on Marner "holding out" through the preseason and magically signing on day 1. Surprised Ek's sources haven't mentioned that...

The moment the Leafs acquired David Clarkson I said that in order to maximize LTIR and cap flexibility, they would delay signing Marner until Day 1 of the season. They have a handshake deal on this. The rest is just grandstanding. In fact, having him skate in Switzerland is a clever way to stay sharp after the lesson on Nylander taking a long time to get up to speed. Anyone with a basic understanding of how the cap works would assume this as the default outcome. Obviously if they agree to something beforehand and want this done then they lose some flexibility. But I'd bet on Marner "holding out" through the preseason and magically signing on day 1. Surprised Ek's sources haven't mentioned that...
- uofcguy

It doesn't generate as many clicks

The moment the Leafs acquired David Clarkson I said that in order to maximize LTIR and cap flexibility, they would delay signing Marner until Day 1 of the season. They have a handshake deal on this. The rest is just grandstanding. In fact, having him skate in Switzerland is a clever way to stay sharp after the lesson on Nylander taking a long time to get up to speed. Anyone with a basic understanding of how the cap works would assume this as the default outcome. Obviously if they agree to something beforehand and want this done then they lose some flexibility. But I'd bet on Marner "holding out" through the preseason and magically signing on day 1. Surprised Ek's sources haven't mentioned that...
- uofcguy

Fair enough, but if Marner isn't signed by Day 1 then the Leafs organization looks like a bunch of dummies (are they run by Tanner?).

This is moderately exciting if true, but NOT humongous.

Fair enough, but if Marner isn't signed by Day 1 then the Leafs organization looks like a bunch of dummies (are they run by Tanner?).
- Glak18

How exactly do you make that statement with no knowledge of what is now being, or has ever been, discussed between the Leafs and Marner's camp.

You have made a pretty definitive statement. I am sure we would all be very entertained by the information and thought process you used.

Leafs aren’t signing Marner until first day of season. Cap reasons. There is no story here.
- leafluver27

Not sure you know how the cap works....

Leafs aren’t signing Marner until first day of season. Cap reasons. There is no story here.
- leafluver27

Here we go...

Not sure you know how the cap works....
- Yampz

I believe he's implying that the Leafs would need the LTIR relief from Horton/Clarkson to accommodate Marner's contract...and he's right. Can't reap the benefits of LTIR'ing players until the first day of the season

How exactly do you make that statement with no knowledge of what is now being, or has ever been, discussed between the Leafs and Marner's camp.

You have made a pretty definitive statement. I am sure we would all be very entertained by the information and thought process you used.
- Aetherial

If Marner isn't signed by day 1 of the season then YOU'RE dumb

I believe he's implying that the Leafs would need the LTIR relief from Horton/Clarkson to accommodate Marner's contract...and he's right. Can't reap the benefits of LTIR'ing players until the first day of the season




- eichiefs9

David Clarkson just saved the day

Breaking News: Mitch Marner retires from NHL to pursue a career in Ballet

The moment the Leafs acquired David Clarkson I said that in order to maximize LTIR and cap flexibility, they would delay signing Marner until Day 1 of the season. They have a handshake deal on this. The rest is just grandstanding. In fact, having him skate in Switzerland is a clever way to stay sharp after the lesson on Nylander taking a long time to get up to speed. Anyone with a basic understanding of how the cap works would assume this as the default outcome. Obviously if they agree to something beforehand and want this done then they lose some flexibility. But I'd bet on Marner "holding out" through the preseason and magically signing on day 1. Surprised Ek's sources haven't mentioned that...
- uofcguy

I also thought of this scenario, but it would seem like a sick joke if this wasn't somehow told beforehand to the media.

Fair enough, but if Marner isn't signed by Day 1 then the Leafs organization looks like a bunch of dummies (are they run by Tanner?).
- Glak18

What about all those other RFAs not signed?

Any Habs rumours?
- gergeswillems

They didn't go far enough for Laine.... didn't you read the damn blog? It's all in there man, lots of good info!!

This is moderately exciting if true, but NOT humongous.
- Aetherial

Like half-mongous?

So no news
- Leafsandbolts

Wow look! Someone criticizing EK about fake news... how original!!!!!

Quit b1tching or stop reading....

David Clarkson just saved the day
- Alexzanki

More like Savid Clarkson

Wow look! Someone criticizing EK about fake news... how original!!!!!

Quit b1tching or stop reading....

think we found EK's alternate account