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Glad you're not managing the Leafs salary cap $8.5 million for him or even $8 mil. Haven't heard a single hockey person anywhere suggest that even remotely a good idea.

if it was that simple, I am sure they would have...

I think it's reasonable to say how you feel about the situation, but to suggest anyone has handled it badly without being privy to the facts is pretty unfair. We don't know who is being the most unreasonable here until all the details come out. It seems the Leafs have been prepared to exhaust...

I think if Nylander doesn't sign with the Leafs, he is a moron and let him rot elsewhere, anywhere! I feel very confident the Leafs made him a fair offer. If he cares more about money than his teammates and winning a cup, he can screw off. Let Dubas get the best possible return either now or...

I think both Matthews and Nylander return to action on the same night, changes the story line to Dynamic Duo reunited instead of all focus being on Nylander, maybe booed by some cranky fans. I would like to see Johnsson moved up to top line left wing with them, regardless of tonight scoring...

I agree with the recent round of reporting that suggests that if the Leafs trade Nylander, they simply get the best player available for him, whether d-man or forward. Personally, I don't see why they can't get something done if only a bridge for a couple of years and then revisit the whole...

I concur on Hamilton. Any deal with the Canes that doesn't include him is likely to be a disappointment, but unlikely the Canes will trade him - since they just traded for him. Not interested in lower tier d-men. If they trade Nylander, I'd sooner see him go out west.

Ok. Point taken. Maybe I look for a better suited thread next time. But as for Nylander being appreciably better than Drouin, not sure that's true. But I can see why people might think that. Nylander forecasted upward projectory by most, one would expect he'll keep on improving.  Has Drouin...

Not saying I am in favour of this, just trying to get people's opinions. I don't think the difference between these players talent wise is as great as you may perceive it is. Also I asked if a pick would also be warranted by either side and if so, by how much to balance such a deal. Assuming...

Ok maybe "solve" this cap issue is too strong a word, but "ease" their cap issue would not be. According to whom you believe, Nylander's ask was $8.5 million (Draisaitl money). Drouin cap hit is $5.5 million, that would be a $3 million saving (assuming Nylander got his ask...but we all know...

With Kapanen looking pretty decent alongside Matthews, how about a blockbuster between the Original Six great rivalry, Leafs and Habs. Nylander to Montreal for Jonathan Drouin. Similar type players, solving Leaf's cap issue. Drouin becomes topline left winger either now or when Marleau retires...

Switching things up a bit. Most of the pundits think Ennis automatically drops back to 4th line left wing once Nylander signs. I am thinking something else. Babcock has been keeping Kapanen and Johnsson on the flanks of Lindholm the whole training camp. I don't think he's been super impressed...

Hoping you are right at number 3, but would like to keep it to 40 mil

Curious about people's opinions on these regarding Nylander? 1. What do you think we'll see most likely, bridge or longer term? 2. If bridge deal, how long and at what dollar amount? 3. If long-term, how long and at what dollar amount? 4. Do you think it gets done before the season starts? 5...

Crap Devils score. Moment I jump on here. That being said, there are couple of things I'd like to give Jake Gardiner props for. He takes a lot of crap for different things, but here a couple of things I'd really like to praise him for  - often overlooked and never really mentioned. 1. He...

Seriously, hometown discount is just a turn of a phrase. Every Leaf fan know he's an American. Not saying it is linked, just saying some guys do to less to stay with team and place they like, especially if they have a shot a winning it all. Stamkos for one could have gotten more on the open...

Nothing like 5 goals in a couple of games to ramp up the talk. Here's my take on JVR. If I were the Leafs, I'd offer $6 million for five years, take it or leave it. Can they afford it? Yes.  For about $32 million, they can lock up all their key forwards including JVR and Nylander, by letting...

I think Plekanec is simply to strengthen the existing roster for the playoffs. JVR, Bozak and Komarov will likely all be sticking around. I think it's highly unlikely they deal for McDonagh unless it's using picks and prospects, the Rangers are thinking rebuilt not rentals like the Leafs...

With talk about the Leafs add center depth, here are few thoughts. If this Leafs wanted to move Komarov to centre on 4th land, pick up Grabner for a second go around. Imagine him and Kapanen on either wing, blinding speed. Another good penalty killer if anyone got hurt, and some scoring touch...