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Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsOct. 17, 2018 at 2:57 p.m.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsOct. 17, 2018 at 1:44 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LoganOllivier</b></div><div> So how does it make sense to bridge a guy for 2-3 years (ages 22-25) and then give him a massive 8 year deal that is paying for the best 3 years of his career only to lose value as the player is in his early 30's? Why not lock them up for their best years at a fair price and then give yourself negotiating power on contract 3 since the player will be 30. At that age, he can't command a massive term and cap hit since there is a mountain of evidence showing this player's best hockey is in the rear view mirror.</div></div>

I agree with you, just not with what the fair price/value is.

Its best for Nylander to bridge then clean up(with someone else) on a contract in 2-3 years. Its best for the leafs to sign longer term so his contract is "cheap" in the final years. If news reports are true, willy's asking for more than the leafs can pay him( because 10 out of 10 times they are going to choose to pay marner first). His value is definitely debatable when you consider his place in the league, but not when you only consider his place on the leafs. He's their 4th best forward and will be considered 6th when it comes to long term planning(Reilly and Anderson before him). This is not only my opinion and not only based on stats. Even if he is only slightly behind Marner, the leafs still can't pay him. Thats why he has such a concern about being traded.

Honestly, even if Marner and Nylander were of equal value. The only difference being where they grew up. Who you gonna choose? This contract is not about his league wide value, its about his value to the leafs.

I just heard, Dubas is on his way to Switzerland to meet with Willy, lets see what comes of it.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsOct. 17, 2018 at 12:47 p.m.