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This is a horrible trade for LA. They take on way to much cap for very little gain.
Where do you get LA only taking on 7.65 in cap? Marleau is $6.25 Zaitev is 4.5 and Ilya still costs them 3.1 that's 10.75 on thier cap that wasnt last year.
Also Marner signs for more then that, especially over 8 years. If Mathews for 8 years was asking 13 million, Marner for 8 years in likely a 12 million guy. Leafs can go shorter term for less money but it's hard to argue with guys when Skinner is making 9 million next year while never breaking 65 points. I know goals are worth more but a guy who is 4 years younger, plays more minutes, plays more special teams and out produces by 30 points is going to get over $10 million, no matter the years.