bustaheims said:
princedpw said:
herman said:
CarltonTheBear said:
Remember though, ufa's definitely can't talk to teams before noon tomorrow.
But their agents are not team affiliated
I am curious how you think this really works and how Mirtle would know the leafs are out on all top UFA defenders (and how even the leafs would know they are out). It must be illegal to have an intermediary (such as an agent) negotiate on behalf of a player and team, no? If they do it anyway, why trade for a guy?s negotiating rights ever? I?m not sure I understand what could be happening.
I mean, Mirtle could know the Leafs are out of the rest of the top D because they?ve decided to not pursue them, not necessarily because of any failed attempts at illegal negotiations. Or it could purely be a case of him doing the math and coming to that conclusion himself.
Both Dreger & Friedman naming Ekman-Larsson as a Leafs target was a sign for me.
The Domi signing before they've got their D settled is another sign along with reports they're talking to Bertuzzi
I hate to bring this up but just because they traded for Tanev's rights doesn't mean they've got a deal. They only gave up a 7th and an unsigned player that was never going to crack their roster.
From the CRA Tavares battle, they may have a distinct tax disadvantage that is chilling their efforts.
I haven't heard significant rumblings with the Leafs for Roy, Pesce (seems Jersey bound), Montour, Carrier (Oilers?) or Walker. Looks like they're in on Zadorov (but at $5.5M/yr x 5?)
They have had some discussions with Edmundson.
I think Treliving has kicked tires on a heck of a lot of UFAs. I don't think it is from a lack of effort.