Psst... Pridham.
- mjones242

Thanks

From an article this morning , from and an interview with AP today.



Another one on structure
- Archaic

Leafs can structure his deal however he wants

I don't know why anybody would want big money later, they lose out on a lot of earning potential, my guess is he wanted it early and the Blues can't afford to go that route because of limited income.
- bobbyisno1

Look at Brodin's new deal:

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonas-brodin

I know MLSE has a lot of money...but aren't they also in a position to lose a (frank) ton of money because they have four sports teams that can't sell tickets right now? Other than Petro jerseys, what is their source of income going to be? How bottomless is their demonic lucre bag?

Leafs can structure his deal however he wants
- Santo_44

This thinking is what gets the Leafs in trouble. (Hello Marner)

Preferential structure for the player should mean a lower cap hit for the team. It always seems to be all give and no take when it comes to the Leafs.

Look at Brodin's new deal:

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonas-brodin
- Atomic Wedgie

The Wild probably wanted it that way to save $ now.

Blues probably want the same.

But why would that be a problem for the Blues? I’m sure Pridholm has ideas on how to use financial advantage to craft a better deal.
- Canada Cup

Your guess is as good as mine.

Why the (frank) are Marner and Nylander trending on twitter in Canada? What is wrong with you people.

I know MLSE has a lot of money...but aren't they also in a position to lose a (frank) ton of money because they have four sports teams that can't sell tickets right now? Other than Petro jerseys, what is their source of income going to be? How bottomless is their demonic lucre bag?
- Zezel

The hope is that they are not as concerned about a short term deficit, as long as overall franchise valuation continues to skyrocket.

The hope is that they are not as concerned about a short term deficit, as long as overall franchise valuation continues to skyrocket.
- Atomic Wedgie

True. They still have the golden goose, even if it doesn't poop out eggs for a couple of years.

Why the (frank) are Marner and Nylander trending on twitter in Canada? What is wrong with you people.
- Zezel

Because one of them would naturally have to go if Pietro is signed.

We can't complain relentlessly that our defense sucks and we spend too much $$$ on forwards and then be surprised that the proposed solution is to trade some forwards to spend on defense.

Mmmmm duck fat

This thinking is what gets the Leafs in trouble. (Hello Marner)

Preferential structure for the player should mean a lower cap hit for the team. It always seems to be all give and no take when it comes to the Leafs.
- Leafs43

JT signed for less than what other teams were offering.

I think it will help a bit but where the advantage is is in trades.

In a front loaded deal you will get more value for your player later in his contract years.

I don’t think it has too much implications in cap hit. It’s attractive for a FA for sure though as an added bonus.

The Wild probably wanted it that way to save $ now.

Blues probably want the same.
- Santo_44

From everything I have read, Brodin's camp requested it.

But yeah, Minny was probably happy to oblige.

Because one of them would naturally have to go if Pietro is signed.

We can't complain relentlessly that our defense sucks and we spend too much $$$ on forwards and then be surprised that the proposed solution is to trade some forwards to spend on defense.
- Leafs43

Oh we can too

I know MLSE has a lot of money...but aren't they also in a position to lose a (frank) ton of money because they have four sports teams that can't sell tickets right now? Other than Petro jerseys, what is their source of income going to be? How bottomless is their demonic lucre bag?
- Zezel

They haven’t cut a single penny from any employees...highly doubtful they would let that get in the way of signing Petro.

They are already signing Nurse and Ujuri to huge deals.

True. They still have the golden goose, even if it doesn't poop out eggs for a couple of years.
- Zezel

There's also the weird synergy of them owning their own broadcast rights - so they are robbing Peter to pay Paul - but in a good way.

From everything I have read, Brodin's camp requested it.

But yeah, Minny was probably happy to oblige.
- Atomic Wedgie

Strange.

But maybe it was to maximize his dollars over 7 years. Minny May have simply just not had the money to give him if they wanted to front load.

You still on dial up internet?
- Leafs43

sort of, near bobcaygeon for the weekend

Because one of them would naturally have to go if Pietro is signed.

We can't complain relentlessly that our defense sucks and we spend too much $$$ on forwards and then be surprised that the proposed solution is to trade some forwards to spend on defense.
- Leafs43

I think they’d find a way to get a cheaper forward...It would take a few trades but it can be done to better the team.

If Petro wants to sign in Tor I believe Dubas does whatever he can to make that happen.

I know MLSE has a lot of money...but aren't they also in a position to lose a (frank) ton of money because they have four sports teams that can't sell tickets right now? Other than Petro jerseys, what is their source of income going to be? How bottomless is their demonic lucre bag?
- Zezel

Yup.

And bell and rogers are losing money. Not horrible. But enough to but the clamps on dubas spending money like a drunken sailor this year.

They haven’t cut a single penny from any employees...highly doubtful they would let that get in the way of signing Petro.

They are already signing Nurse and Ujuri to huge deals.
- Santo_44

Oh yeah I don't think it'll impact them that way, I'm just curious about how much water can they take on and not start to list a little bit, because MLSE is seen as basically invulnerable financially.

I know MLSE has a lot of money...but aren't they also in a position to lose a (frank) ton of money because they have four sports teams that can't sell tickets right now? Other than Petro jerseys, what is their source of income going to be? How bottomless is their demonic lucre bag?
- Zezel

Viewership plus bonus playoff viewers for Rogers

Strange.

But maybe it was to maximize his dollars over 7 years. Minny May have simply just not had the money to give him if they wanted to front load.
- Santo_44

Players don't want front-loaded right now, as they are going to have to give back huge portions of their salaries for the next two years due to revenue sharing and escrow.

There's also the weird synergy of them owning their own broadcast rights - so they are robbing Peter to pay Paul - but in a good way.
- Atomic Wedgie

There is that...I wonder how much they make for each home game with attendance. Such a vigorous markup on beer and hot dogs.