chickenman92 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Freidman was just on the Fan960 and said, "If Stamkos gets to free agency, I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver threw some serious money at him." He also said that he didn't think the Leafs would get into a bidding war for Stamkos, but he thought they at least make an offer for him. Thoughts? What would you pay Stamkos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineHatCanuck Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, chickenman92 said: Freidman was just on the Fan960 and said, "If Stamkos gets to free agency, I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver threw some serious money at him." He also said that he didn't think the Leafs would get into a bidding war for Stamkos, but he thought they at least make an offer for him. Thoughts? What would you pay Stamkos? Nothing and this is was said to generate traffic towards his twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think anyone with cap space would throw copious amounts of cash at likely the best player to hit free agency in our generation. I think they will offer, and it wont be enough. Id say our chances are slim to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks3322 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That's not surprising any that has cap space will try to make a run towards Stamkos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 But why would Stamkos want to go to a rebuilding team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Anything over $8.8 million handcuffs this team. Our strengths currently are at center, our needs pressingly in order are PMD RH and LH Crease clearing monster that can skate D Solid offense first RW/LW 2 way Lw/RW We are coaching the offense out of our players in order to make them more defensively responsible. We are needing D of both types in the worst way. Stammer would be a HUGE draw for sure, but we've more pressing needs than another Sundin type contract regardless of how attractive it may seem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Vrby and Hamhuis are UFA. We have to replace a top 4 D and a top 6 forward with the $15 mill cap space we have. We also need to replace Prust sign 3 depth D and 3 RFA forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 With the cap space we have, I'd be shocked if we didn't at least try for a 25 year old superstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjim23 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Stamkos with the Sedins would be unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, RRypien37 said: But why would Stamkos want to go to a rebuilding team? The Vancouver three Rs of course! The Roxy, The Rain, and The Riots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'd throw the max at him...and then put him on a line with the Sedins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 If he goes to free agency, I'm sure several teams would be willing to throw a 7 year deal somewhere in the $10M-$11M per year range. If he wants to go to a Canadian team, the Leafs, Canucks, and Jets will have the cap space to do it. We'll find out when free agency comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hope so. But done responsibly. We're gonna need someone to replace Hank in a couple years. Doubt he's going to be player then that he is now thus no first line center. And there's no guarantee anyone we have now will fill that void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 There is no doubt that Stamkos is an elite talent, but IMO he doesn't fit the Kopitar/Toews/Kane/Crosby/Malkin/Parise/Getzlaf, etc. echelon. To give him that kind of money would be a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Down by the River said: There is no doubt that Stamkos is an elite talent, but IMO he doesn't fit the Kopitar/Toews/Kane/Crosby/Malkin/Parise/Getzlaf, etc. echelon. To give him that kind of money would be a mistake. To me, this mistake would be to not even try to sign him. He would be worth every penny in my books. Granted he doesn't fit the team's current needs, but you can always re-shuffle the priorities if Stamkos was in the fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Hope so. But done responsibly. We're gonna need someone to replace Hank in a couple years. Doubt he's going to be player then that he is now thus no first line center. And there's no guarantee anyone we have now will fill that void. Why wouldn't he be? He is 25 right now....in 2 years when the Twins contracts are up he would be 27. That's just the entry into the prime years for most players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginu Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Mmmm... any huge contract will cripple the team, so its tough to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Only if we could 1st clear lots of cap, & then, he'd sign for 8.5, or lower. Don't see this as possible. As mentioned, we need to look at the back end more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 He's on the decline, I definitely wouldn't want him for how much money he's going to ask for. He also needs a good playmaker on his line. He's not an Ovechkin, Kane or a Malkin who can create their own offense. His numbers will likely go down as well playing in the West as he is a pretty soft player, so anything over 8.5 no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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