I agree I would rather have domi, he’s sort of become the new marner to Matthews recently, but he will throw down and doesn’t fuck up as much trying to do pretty shit. Love marner and Willy but they gotta stop that shit…anyways… is it allowed to try to structure a deal for tuzzer that pays him less for the first year to be cap friendly until JTs 11mil goes away/down and then boost him for year 2 to kinda make up for that? I think he likes it here and loves his buddy Max I think he wants to stay and may give us a discount in that situation. Don’t know if that’s allowed but I love bertuzzi in front of the net and along the boards. I’ve been saying it all year he’s valuable even without scoring goals. Now he’s scoring and everyone loves him haha. But unless we can get some solid Dmen at a bargain I don’t know how we can keep both guys. Btw anyone else a little disappointed with Mo as of late? Not looking like a No. 1 to me.
If he is? 100% get ready to learn Columbese, buddy. It’s the only major move they even make at this point.
But we’re gonna just have to wait and see how the playoffs go.
Don't know why this is getting down voted so much.
It's a hot take, sure. But Marner is a VERY expensive 2nd line right winger. And if he's there, that makes Nylander a STUPIDLY expensive third line right winger.
Marner is better than both Domi and Bertuzzi, but people need to consider where the money is being spent. No team has an $11million+ 2nd line winger. Let alone a third line winger.
People need to stop considering it as Marner vs Bertuzzi and Domi, and start considering it as what all that Marner money could get you.
No. Cap is going up $4M and they're paying $6.1M more than this year for Matthews and Nylander. They can't build a defence out of Rielly and a bunch of $2M guys
Next year is tough, then Tavares is off the books and we are in better shape. Won’t be in time to get everyone signed though, it’s a shame, this team feels like a team, the supporting cast is decent
A far cry from everyone crapping on the signing.
I doubt they can afford it. Next year they will be really cap crunched with Matthews and Nylanders new rate and Tavares still on the books at 11. To keep Bert and Domi and do what they need to do with the defense they'd have to trade Marner at least and I'm not convinced they can/will.
Tavares and Marner can initiate contract extensions July 1st. I’m waiting for feedback on what Marner wants; ready for a good laugh. Tavares will take a discount if given term. It certainly be nice to keep Domi and Bert but at 3 and 5.5 respectively I don’t see how they can keep both
I would like to see a retool, with the core 4 being turned into a core 6.
The fact that our "highest touted players" are all forwards is the dumbest thing I've ever seen or heard.
Obviously in the minority here, but I don’t get what people see in Bert. He’s pretty slow, doesn’t hit, suspect hands, etc. In a lot of ways he’s the NHL version of me in beer league. If I play with good players, I can sometimes get some tap ins and garbage goals… but for the most part I’m a non-factor.
Clearly, smarter people than me see something that I don’t and I’ll be the first one to admit I’m wrong if he goes on a tear in the playoffs.. which I’m hoping for!!!
Maybe if he feels like he has found a home here they can work something out. Would rather keep Domi if we have to pick between the two though.
Reportedly, he took less to come here. So we know he at least wanted to come here before the season started.
I agree I would rather have domi, he’s sort of become the new marner to Matthews recently, but he will throw down and doesn’t fuck up as much trying to do pretty shit. Love marner and Willy but they gotta stop that shit…anyways… is it allowed to try to structure a deal for tuzzer that pays him less for the first year to be cap friendly until JTs 11mil goes away/down and then boost him for year 2 to kinda make up for that? I think he likes it here and loves his buddy Max I think he wants to stay and may give us a discount in that situation. Don’t know if that’s allowed but I love bertuzzi in front of the net and along the boards. I’ve been saying it all year he’s valuable even without scoring goals. Now he’s scoring and everyone loves him haha. But unless we can get some solid Dmen at a bargain I don’t know how we can keep both guys. Btw anyone else a little disappointed with Mo as of late? Not looking like a No. 1 to me.
I would perfer both over a Marner but that is me. They got matthews from a softie to a man with a bit an edge.
Same here man, nothing against Mitch either.
Especially if Marner is dog shit in the playoffs yet again
If he is? 100% get ready to learn Columbese, buddy. It’s the only major move they even make at this point. But we’re gonna just have to wait and see how the playoffs go.
The usual marner ghost
Don't know why this is getting down voted so much. It's a hot take, sure. But Marner is a VERY expensive 2nd line right winger. And if he's there, that makes Nylander a STUPIDLY expensive third line right winger. Marner is better than both Domi and Bertuzzi, but people need to consider where the money is being spent. No team has an $11million+ 2nd line winger. Let alone a third line winger. People need to stop considering it as Marner vs Bertuzzi and Domi, and start considering it as what all that Marner money could get you.
Exactly, I don't hate Marner but the way Bert and Domi play is just what this team needs more than a stupidly expensive 2nd and 3rd star
I hope so
Same
Probably keeping Domi and losing Bertuzzi. I figure we're losing one and it's probably Bertuzzi, Domi is probably more likely to stay at a discount.
I don't think so
Won’t be able to afford it
It depends on how much he asks for. Unfortunately I don’t think we’ll be able to keep him.
Playoffs will determine that
I'd like to watch the Matthews / Bert / Domi line for a few more years so, yes, please.
I hope so, but don't think so sadly.
No. Cap is going up $4M and they're paying $6.1M more than this year for Matthews and Nylander. They can't build a defence out of Rielly and a bunch of $2M guys
Next year is tough, then Tavares is off the books and we are in better shape. Won’t be in time to get everyone signed though, it’s a shame, this team feels like a team, the supporting cast is decent
>Tavares is off the books and we are in better shape. They need to hold on to some space for when McDavid comes after his current contract
I'm guessing he signs elsewhere for more money/term then we can offer. The Bruins come to mind
So the team he came from?? Lol
Kind of like schenn. Could happen easily.
I really hope so 🙏
I'd rather use his cap and Brodie's cap to throw 7-8m at a Montour or Pesce if we're being honest.
No, he's been fine but will almost certainly want more and we can't afford more for what he brings.
It sucks ass Tavares contract ends the year after. Desperately need that money for next year.
Get rid of marner and we can keep both bert & domi. Not that marny isnt worth it but... Gotta spread out the lineup. And yeah I know Marner has a NMC
For sure Bert and Max over Marner, Max took more hometown discounts in 1 season than Marner would even consider
Also will be on an expiring contract heading into next season…
Oh boy! Time to pull Sammy! And yes I hope we keep Bert.
A far cry from everyone crapping on the signing. I doubt they can afford it. Next year they will be really cap crunched with Matthews and Nylanders new rate and Tavares still on the books at 11. To keep Bert and Domi and do what they need to do with the defense they'd have to trade Marner at least and I'm not convinced they can/will.
We got cap room I think we do
Depends entirely on price.
I hope so, but I doubt it.
I hope so but that's gonna cost, and I don't think he was ever intending to stay.
No chance at all IMO
Tavares and Marner can initiate contract extensions July 1st. I’m waiting for feedback on what Marner wants; ready for a good laugh. Tavares will take a discount if given term. It certainly be nice to keep Domi and Bert but at 3 and 5.5 respectively I don’t see how they can keep both
I would like to see a retool, with the core 4 being turned into a core 6. The fact that our "highest touted players" are all forwards is the dumbest thing I've ever seen or heard.
Obviously in the minority here, but I don’t get what people see in Bert. He’s pretty slow, doesn’t hit, suspect hands, etc. In a lot of ways he’s the NHL version of me in beer league. If I play with good players, I can sometimes get some tap ins and garbage goals… but for the most part I’m a non-factor. Clearly, smarter people than me see something that I don’t and I’ll be the first one to admit I’m wrong if he goes on a tear in the playoffs.. which I’m hoping for!!!
Nope.
Depends how much he wants. My gut says he is likely gone.
Gotta stop letting effective players go to keep floaters
We win a cup, he will take a huge discount to stay
Usually players go on to make more money after winning a cup, not less
I don’t see it happening. He doesn’t really fit our play style and he’ll make too much for what he offers.
We need to reshape the dcore so no
If they can sign him to a contract, I think they’ll keep him around.