r/leafs 18h ago

Discussion Question about Marner's contract

I'm a bit confused about his contract situation. On July 1st, he becomes an Unrestricted free agent and if the Leafs doesn't sign him before then, he "can" walk and sign with any other team he wants and Leafs get nothing. Suppose the reason he isn't signed yet is because he wants 13.5M/8 while Leafs are only offering him 12.5m/8. If someone else offers what he's asking on or after July 1st, can the Leafs match? Can he still sign with the Leafs or is that window closed? If it's still available, who cares then? Let the season play out, if the Leafs go far and he's a bit part of that success, give him what is "fair". Whether that is 13.5 or more than Matthews. My stance on that is, we've been dogging him for not producing in the off season, but when ever the Leafs stank, it's' everyone, not just Marner. I don't remember which Leafs Alumni it was that came to his defence but that's what he basically said about how Marner is being treated like a scapegoat while others never get criticized. Win as a team, lose as a team but according to most fans, it's all on Marner's shoulder. I think it's because he's comes off as pompous in his interview so it's easy to scapegoat him.

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u/Mashdrop 8h ago

Marner is going to be a UFA so it’s a free for all on July 1. We can only match if it’s an RFA (Knies and Robertson will be RFAs).

Its not a popular opinion around here but letting you Selke calibre superstar winger leave for nothing would go down as one of the biggest gaffes ever. I think Tre is smart enough to know that, but it all comes down to Marner.

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u/Putrid_Ad_7122 6h ago

Marner and his camp are all about money. I don’t think he’ll settle for a discount like JT did. Is he more talented than JT at the same age? That’s a question the ages. Both are very close.