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I actually think OEL is one of the better contracts on the team at 3.5

I'm not saying don't trade him if a reasonable offer came around. I don't know who's really untouchable on this roster (other than Matthews I suppose). You're correct on the pairings he had prior to Carlo showed up didn't really work. But I think it's indicative of the player he was paired...

I know we like to rip on Rielly but is he really that overpaid at 7.5 million? Especially with the rising cap? He's a 40pt + guy. He's serviceable on the power play. He can play just about any situation. He may leave a little to be desired speed wise but I don't think he's near as bad as people...

Tariffs!!!!!

I should have specified in that case it wasn't "the team". And I'm not really arguing that he was right to react the way he has. Or he's perceived to have reacted. He was done with how he was being treated. OR how he perceived he was treated. And he wanted out. I'm not sure why we need to...

That's great and all, but you missed my point. I said that it's not just one thing that they have a beef with. OR apparently have a beef with. That is all. And really, I'm not sure what Nylander's reaction to his situation has to do with Marner's reaction to the situation he's in.

It's not about 3000 years ago. Let's not pretend that it's one isolated incident that led to Marner leaving. Rightly or wrongly, it's been a constant stream of sh*t by the team. Which is fine. As mentioned above, they can treat every player however they'd like to treat them. But let's not...

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Samsonov as a #3 goalie?

Maybe it goes back to Babcock throwing him under the bus as a rookie.

That seems like a crazy amount to pay? Fill me in here? He had a great season 2 years ago but seemed to return to normal this past season

I care a lot about the defence abilities of wingers. Especially considering his biggest defensive blunders are actually in the offensive zone. And of course Matthews scores at a higher rate. He's played far less with Domi than Marner.

I think Tavares starts in the exact same place. 2nd line C. I don't know that him and Laughton would work. I'm not even sure that Laughton is much more than a real good 4th liner. 13 goals in back 2 back seasons doesn't really scream "move me up the line up".

Only space I see Domi is on Matthews line. And if he doesn't work there, there's no real spot for him. He can't make up for Nylander's less than(although improved) defensive play. Can't carry a line. Like you, I was pleasantly surprised with him in the playoffs, but I just don't know that his...

Also comes with a bit of baggage having already gone through a contract dispute. 3 injuries over the last two seasons. I guess the only positive is it's the last year of his contract so if he struggles again, he won't be getting a raise.

Do we think Zegras is worth that much considering his last two injury plagued seasons? I mean, he's scored a couple neat goals and had a good rookie and sophmore season, but hasn't been much since then. 32 points in 57 games isnt' exactly screaming "I need that guy". Especially at 5.75m

You would think there would be..but there isn't. I think the original poster is pointing out that Marchand is willing to do those little things. Many aren't.

What's interesting is the NHL MVP not being named to the USA roster.

The thing with Tavares, is that we've been waiting for this massive drop off and it hasn't occurred. This year certainly has a higher shooting percentage, but the previous year he actually dipped below his average and still put up 29 goals. I'm not saying that the leafs hand him ridiculous $$...

I agree with everything you said, I just wanted to touch on this line: Not that it matters, but do we feel that any of this was driven by Marner? We know that Ferris plays this game with every player he's represented. He knows(or thinks he knows) that Marner's next contract will be more if he...