Quoting: LoganOllivier
Two things in response to that.
1) I am thinking Sportsnet has given their staff encouragement to sessationalize everything and speculate like crazy. What we know is both sides want this done fast. That is a real fact that has been mentioned by both sides. Everything else is made up speculation by people who want more clicks to earn bigger contracts at work.
2) Gaudreau folds like a lawn chair in the playoffs, how would he fair against Boston next year (I'd say it's almost a coin flip It happens again) Marner shows up when people go after him, Gaudreau on the other hand disappears
So my take is this is just speculation designed to get fans to discuss is on the internet
Yeah, I'll agree to your first point in that that is what the media (whether hockey or otherwise) generally does... its kinda their business model..
As to the comment on Johnny Hockey, I'd say that's a pretty sensational take.. he's a good hockey player.
But we're absolutely on the same page regarding sparking debate amongst us hockey nuts. It's all speculation, and it should all be in good fun.
Look, I'd hate to lose Marner - he really is a special player. But I really don't want him at any number either.. and I hope the leafs have the stones to draw a line in the sand. Because i do think the leafs can be a better team by trading Mitch rather than keeping him and giving him whatever he wants.
And because this whole site is about speculation, I enjoy seeing other posters take on what Marner could fetch. Dirty's agm seems more than reasonable and it could benefit both teams. Im looking forward to seeing more like this..