Auston Matthews Contract Talks

[canucksfreak19]

Interesting listening to Elliotte Friedman talk about this that the talk, on both sides, is revolving around a 5-6 year deal because, on the Leafs end it would cost too much to try and go 7-8 and buy up more UFA years.

Also found it interesting that he said Marner would be more likely, but not actually likely, to sign an offer sheet than Matthews.

 

[LOTSOS]

If Marner's dad pumps his head full of ideas like he pumps his kid to the TO media I could see why EF would say that. I really hope we finally see GMs really start to use offer sheets this off season.

 

[Iceman]

Interesting listening to Elliotte Friedman talk about this that the talk, on both sides, is revolving around a 5-6 year deal because, on the Leafs end it would cost too much to try and go 7-8 and buy up more UFA years.

It's probably a smart bet for Matthews. A 5-6 year deal makes him a FA again at 26-27 where he could demand and still get a monster contract. As long as he avoids major injury, he'd probably make more money and maintain a good chance to win.

Has anyone heard what the AAV they're discussing?

 

[30ranfordfan]

I can't understand why the Leafs would want to do only 5, unless he's taking a serious discount... which I also dobt see happening. He might not want 7 or 8... but if they're going to go beyond 3, then 6 is the minimum the Leafs should be considering.

 

[gobuffalo2331]

It will be interesting to see what happens here!

 

[will-411]

One of the local sports talk shows mentioned the US tv deal is coming up soon. If it sees a significant boost (which it may, given the value of franchises lately) then the cap could greatly increase, meaning more money on the table. Matthews could potentially cash in better with a short term deal.

It also sounds like Matthews is the focus first, with Marner to follow.

Again, just local radio talk.

Cory

 

[canucksfreak19]

The 5-6 year contract really does make sense for both sides. It gives Matthews another chance to cash in with a big money, long term deal, and it allows the Maple Leafs to keep the cap hit a bit lower, because they're buying up fewer UFA years, and a chance to keep everyone that they want.

 

[Craig2]

Whatever they give Matthews, I'm guessing (Paul) Marner will expect the same...I think that one could be a tough one to negotiate.

 

[slckrsx]

Whatever they give Matthews, I'm guessing (Paul) Marner will expect the same...I think that one could be a tough one to negotiate.

I think Marner will end up in the 9 range. Two mil more than Nylander, 2 mil less than Matthews/Tavares.

I think that's fair for him.

 

[30ranfordfan]

I think Marner will end up in the 9 range. Two mil more than Nylander, 2 mil less than Matthews/Tavares.

I think that's fair for him.

I think the Leafs are dreaming, if they believe Matthews will sign as cheap as Tavares did. Maybe I'll be proven wrong... but I doubt AM is playing for a nickle less than McDavid is getting.