Oliver Ekman-Larsson Is A Leaf! | D Signs 4-Year/$3.5M Deal With Maple Leafs

Steve Dangle recaps and analyzes the Toronto Maple Leafs decision to sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a 3-Year/$3.5M contract. Do you like the move?
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[@InsignificantNick]

This would've been wild like 10 years ago.

[@red3here]

Why?

[@jameskillbot2867]

@@red3hereOEL was a top 15 defensemen in the league “like 10 years ago”. Now he’s a quality 14-17 min defenseman who can play pp1 or 2.

[@Frameboy71]

Mature, calm defensemen is what they need. It is exactly what they need. Not all signings work out for any team, just how it is.

[@1313skr]

This would have been expensive like 10 years ago...

[@jabronirigatoni4648]

@@Frameboy71 maybe too mature here lol

[@dev...5150]

I believe the Leafs signed OEL so he could let the Leafs see what Lord Stanley looks like with his week of having it... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Deenaziamazinjg14]

It’s a day not a week? I get the point to make a joke but don’t make yourself the idiot in the joke

[@rjhollinger]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14The whole team has been partying together with the cup for most of the whole last week. Probably what they meant

[@peacebringer8]

Oh, the Leafs have 13 of those, don't worry

[@johnq2068]

@@peacebringer8habs have 24

[@peacebringer8]

@@johnq2068 who asked about the Habs though? The guy made it seem like the Leafs had never won a Cup before, which I pointed out they did 13 times lol I never said the Leafs are the one with the most amount of cups or anything like that, so you're the only one bringing up the Habs here.

[@josephspagnolo3376]

What’s everyone complaining about? They haven’t paid a lot for anybody. OEL is fine at this cap hit, everyone acting like they signed him for 6 mil per year

[@nawtty8864]

Ppl are complete morons. TJ Brodie literally just signed for a higher AAV even after the god awful year he had. OEL is still an excellent pk guy who can play 15-20 minutes.

[@7jcjg]

lmfao 3.5mill is so small, we tj brodie 5mill for the past 4 years so people complaining are absolutely ridiculous.

[@josephspagnolo3376]

@@7jcjg and tbh I’d rather have OEL. We need more defencemen that know how to move the puck. We only had Mo and (kinda) Liljegren, now we have one on each pair to go with one heavy hitter. Don’t hate any of these signings and I’m pre sure Trev isn’t done yet

[@FINsoininen]

People do this to historically overpaid players all the time. 8m was crazy so people called him useless based on that.. But 3.5? Thats great.

[@josephspagnolo3376]

@@FINsoininen well said

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

The leafs turning into a seniors care home.

[@wihamaki]

Toronto is the 14th oldest team in the NHL. They're also 21st in height. 8th in weight.

[@tyronebiggums69]

​@wihamaki i don't think thats updated.

[@lmaoreally]

brad treliving hockey baby

[@20thCenturyManTrad]

They were when they last won the Cup in 1967, having an average age of 31. They had 9 players 30 or older. Granted this team does not have hall of famers of such stature, but they've done the best they could do with the money hole of this core that they hold to.

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

@@20thCenturyManTrad Even if the Leafs didn't have a money issue its questionable if they could've signed some of the bigger free agents available when most prefer to play in the US. Just go down the list of the biggest FAs available and almost all the major ones stayed in the US rather than sign with a Canadian team.

[@Sadleafsfan.]

These contracts today are unreal. The whole league is overpricing defensemen

[@mfsperring]

Not just defenseman

[@Sadleafsfan.]

@@mfsperring yeah… center market is crazy too

[@crazycanuck7811]

How exactly is 3.5 overpaid?

[@go49ers28]

@@Sadleafsfan.I think people aren’t understanding how much the cap is going up in the next few year’s contracts being signed today will look fine in 2 years

[@people3865]

​@@go49ers28Is that you Dubas?

[@ryanj357]

As a Leafs fan the fans complaining are unreal. You kept saying you wanted defense and you got it! We need people who have been through deep runs and Tanev and Larson are the ones that will get us there. Stop complaining and enjoy the ride.

[@stewdumplings7847]

Just consume product, don't think just consume product. If product is bad just consume more product.

[@milan99cz]

Defence? OEL?

[@CShowtime]

Woulda 10x rather Zadorov at 6mill (1 mill more than Boston paid) than OEL and Lilly at 6.5.

[@Anon7muZ]

So YOU OVERPAY FOR A MAN WHO GAVE ANYTHING HE HAD LEFT FOR THE CUP IN FLORIDA!??!!!??! THIS ISNT EKMAN LARSON FROM THE GOOD OLE YOTE DAYS. WTF

[@Anon7muZ]

FLORIDA TOOK A 1 YEAR FLYER ON HIM This Franchise never learns A THING Just call up Patrick Marleau and Dion Phenuef And Phil Kessel and get the vand back together gor a reunion tour en route to Game 5 6-0 beatdown by Boston

[@richardthacker6]

Hello Leaf Nation, Panthers fan here. I hate that we lost OEL. He will be a decent piece for you and very dependable. It is questionable on the term length, but he's going to be a good fit in Toronto.

[@user-vc7ps6tk8i]

As a Cats fan, I was hoping we’d keep OEL if we likely lost the higher priced Montour on D

[@thisspacenotforrent]

He's a good fit as he will fit right in with how we lose in the playoffs...watched him on that Tkachuk save of the empty netter where he skated by it (Stefan styles) and allowed McDavid to score afterwards...not happy with wasting our cash on this guy :(

[@disinformationworld9378]

I haven’t seen this comment anywhere but it’s kind of funny that Stamkos said it would be interesting to play with Marner… then signed in Nashville where rumors floated that Marner might head.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

Your name says it all- disinformation.

[@adamp2056]

Except they signed Saros long term.

[@steveciancone8941]

Yeah but all those rumours were surrounding Saros, not sure that’s on the table anymore

[@poomole4083]

Why haven't the Leafs tightened the screws on marner?

[@EricSchuck]

I watched a lot of OEL in Arizona and he was one of the best d-men in the league in his early twenties. Then he had a couple knee injuries and lost the burst on his skating. This led to him getting beat in transition and on the rush far too often. He's still useful, as he proved last year, and if the plan is for him to play third pair and quarterback PP2, he'll probably do just fine. But if he's asked to do much more than that I think the Leafs will be regretting this contract.

[@EricSchuck]

Oh, one last note about OEL. He's what's been described as 'sneaky chippy' in that he's not overly physical yet he always manages to get involved in post-whistle scrums

[@TheCommonS3Nse]

On a third pair with McCabe, I could see him being a good, functional D-man. The price isn’t that bad considering it’s basically a replacement for Brodie

[@FINsoininen]

​@@TheCommonS3Nseits great value. He played a huge role in Floridas defense while we were struggling with injuries.

[@davefedoruk6598]

Not a Leaf's fan... but I'm kind of in awe at how they're picking all these guys up, somehow it looks like you guys are somehow going to have a much better team next year..

[@bdove9704]

You like OEL?

[@Shik0njuul934]

@@bdove9704he’s pretty good

[@Devilsfan118]

You sure about that?

[@nileswillis7992]

And still lose in the first round.. lol.

[@Anon7muZ]

Overpaying a Last legs Defenseman years past his prime?/

[@meshworkj]

Could you imagine getting a job, sucking at that job, causing issues at that job and when the boss wants you fired you say you have a no firing clause. Dumbest thing in pro sports.

[@Eagleknight815]

I'm so glad my ol Captain OEL got his cup. He won't get one in the next four. Yes, a Coyotes fan still heckling Leafs from beyond the grave 🪦

[@willsk7068]

I miss u guys already.

[@starwarriorterra8373]

From a Cats fan, you deserved better than you got over in Arizona. I'm always hoping for small-market franchises to succeed, and hopefully you all get another chance in the future!

[@mattblom3990]

Just cheer for Utah, they're pretty cool.

[@KS-xk2so]

Don't you mean HC fan?

[@bluesky9940]

I thought Treliving likes big physical defencemen, this year’s John Klingberg

[@pierrepellerin249]

The Leafs adding a bunch of overpriced 30+ years old... When did that ever ended well?

[@kcf5774]

Honestly, I don’t think 3,5M is a bad deal. OEL is still a decent player.

[@jeffsully4569]

I agree, If he was 3.5 in Van, we would have kept him. He'll be a solid 4/5

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

I'll believe it when I see it otherwise both the Yotes and Nucks wouldn't have wanted to get rid of him so badly. Sure he played decent on a great Florida team, but lets wait and see how he does here and hope he's not a defensive liability while providing abit of offense.

[@kcf5774]

@@UzumakiNaruto_people can argue if 4 years’ contract is too long. But look what happened yesterday, the market is absolutely crazy. I am pretty sure that he will get this kind of contract somewhere else. Fans in Toronto should be pleased. He didn’t play well in Vancouver because of his foot injury. Since he went on Florida, he got better. When Ekblad and Montour were injured in the beginning of last season, he played fantastic with GF. Even in the final, he played well and was much mer physical than he used to be. He will be a good addition to this team.

[@FINsoininen]

​@@UzumakiNaruto_they didn't want him gone. They wanted his contract gone. If you can't see the difference, you should think about it some more.

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

@@FINsoininen OEL seemed to have played decent in Florida, but he most definitely wasn't playing well in Vancouver. Go ask Nucks fans yourself if they thought OEL was good when he was there and they'll tell you no. The fact that he was getting paid 7.2 million even after abit of retention to play bad is what prompted the Nucks to buy him out.

[@V3Integration]

Why aren't you guys doing a live stream of FA?

[@emotionallyinvestful]

They're doing one tonight at 5pm EST.

[@RipleyAtHome]

Fan of a division rival. Love these deals. Keep cooking Brad

[@shawnthibodeau189]

Some wild contracts today

[@eddy5097]

Wow Looks like we got a team this year!!!

[@jeremyfitz4470]

I am hoping OEL has a positive impact on Liligren. I honestly think they are going to be a pair.

[@ryancadden9330]

Didn't we do this last year with Klingberg? Lol

[@michaelrudd1927]

OEL “You think darkness is your ally? I played on Arizona I was born in it molded in it. I didn't see the light till I was already a man”. 😂

[@babeegeesus]

2:45 cowboy video game obsession? Me too

[@user-pg5sz2vn1w]

what do think of this signing? i think they should have let dubas trade marner instead of firing him... this is clearly shannys team and the gm is just a public face.

[@steveciancone8941]

Marner was coming off his best season as a Leaf on a Matthews down year. Many people considered him the best Leaf that season. Unfortunately, it would have been Nylander sacrificed over Marner at that time. Nylander really proved himself this past season as a winning piece.

[@work7000]

I disagree, I think Treliving as GM has made a major difference to the Leafs team right now, and in a postive manner wholly I think.

[@steveciancone8941]

@@work7000 agreed, I like how Tre does his business, and a lot of his moves embody the mentality he is said to have. I have faith in him running the team

[@atopermusic]

BOY HERE WE GO WITH THE OVERPRICED VETS GOODNESS GRACIOUS

[@deepfielder]

Stop recommending gambling. It destroys families and lives.

[@saauuccEE]

No one is forcing anyone to do anything, it has more to do with their support (or lack there of) circle. AKA THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM.

[@youtubehatesfreespeech]

So does a lot of things that are accepted as “normal” in society

[@troy5084]

People destroy their own lives. If it's not through gambling, they'd find something else to ruin it. Past time for people to be accountable for their own failures.

[@deepfielder]

@@saauuccEE he's recommending, not forcing. Gambling is as addictive as cocaine. It shouldn't be advertised.

[@deepfielder]

@@troy5084 shouldn't be advertised.

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

The signings going on right now all around the league are beyond delusional.

[@danielchristopher2933]

these are all great moves for the team

[@ryanbrown3283]

That's my former Arizona Coyotes Captain

[@pathindsley]

I liked the way OEL played on the Panthers, I think this is a good add to the D-core if he continues to play hard and relatively responsible again.

[@remeli6148]

Leafs sure seems to like overpaying Dman this year.

[@ericyuan9718]

It's pride month. Leafs just doing their part in pampering Big D. Heck they signed a very Big D in 6'7" Jani Hakanpaa.

[@laughingchimp3468]

Wow finally got a #1 RD... 5 years ago

[@stefanlidbergengstrom2416]

OEL is still a good defenceman with offensive upside. His style of play isn't typically wildly deterioting in the early-mid 30's. However, he proved to not fit at the slightest with Vancouver, even when Tochett took over the coaching job. If he fits with Torotonto, which I guess time will tell, it's a good signing of a guy with real leadership qualities. If not, I'm sure someone will take over a Stanley Cup champion for a late pick.

[@ACSR17]

Not to brag, but I have a puck signed by Oliver Ekman-Larsson. With Vancouver Canucks logo on it, but still

[@thisspacenotforrent]

Isn't he the guy who fell asleep on the play where Tkachuk saved that goal in the Stanley Cup and McDavid scored right after cause OEL totally ignored the puck...I know he fits the Leafs way of playing in the playoffs but this is NOT an improvement... :(

[@daledemanchuk7920]

he cant play d just there to quarterback the pp....

[@sidneyrobinson9186]

Larson in Marner out will be much better

[@kj6446]

leafs going hard on aged defensemen

[@rickyrickardo8347]

The Leafs have always liked signing players in the twilight of their career.

[@30to50feralhoglunds]

anyone here play skyrim. whenever steve does the "big" voice (slash the hockey man voice) he sounds like skyrim dremoras lol

[@smaug1234]

every team has a window and the Leafs only have so much time left in theirs to have a real chance. Defence needed big upgrades, idk if these 2 are enough but certainly help. how much cap room is left?

[@tripsaplenty1227]

You got Lawsum-Tossum

[@ryangraham557]

Also, he's been a minus 10 out out of 14 seasons of his career. Basically, you're paying for 30 pts? Lol Jake McCabe can put up those numbers and play better in his own end.

[@beans780]

LOL

[@Deenaziamazinjg14]

He played on Arizona for a lot of that and was a plus this year? Imagine using more irrelevant stats

[@ryangraham557]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14 How is it irrelevant being a minus the MAJORITY of your career? Dur

[@davidjohnson-fw5co]

He played well in the playoffs for Florida. We will soon see if he can play the same under a leaf team versus a Florida team

[@yugiisama]

i remember when OEL signed in Van, dude i was ecstatic that we got an awesome D-man, but goddamn that went downhill so fast. good to see that he ended up turning it around, getting a cup & a nice payday all in one season. leafs are gonna be an interesting team come next season, good to see canadian teams building competent, competitive teams now, cuz it’s good for the country when our teams are competitive.

[@Deenaziamazinjg14]

He didn’t sign in Vancouver and you saying that means everything else you said is irrelevant? How idiotic can you be to not know how your team acquired one of its biggest flops?

[@yugiisama]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14 fuck you so mad for dawg loooooooool

[@yugiisama]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14 really so damn pressed bout a mistake hahahahahahahh

[@yugiisama]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14 like what u so mad about really there ain’t no reason to come up in here like this

[@yugiisama]

@@Deenaziamazinjg14 but u did that shit boss man good on you for filling out your tough internet guy quota for the day i’m really proud of you chief

[@EquateX]

Id love to hear steves take on Kendrick mopping drake

[@Defy5]

OEL gets back to 23 goals let's gooooo!

[@talondavid9408]

there you go....Leafs upper management signing old players that have a short shelf life .. another multiple years of NOT winning the cup!!😁😁😁

[@hectic105]

The biggest thing I remember from him in the finals was how he completely gave up on the empty net puck chase that Tkachuk miraculously saved just for McDavid to be able to grab the puck immediately. Ekman-Larsson just strolled around him as if the puck went in, not paying attention to what happened. He had some great moments through the playoffs but that one was pretty bad. Could have maybe had one last chance to tie the game, instead just let McDavid seal it (I mean, it might not have made a difference, it’s McDavid after all, but still). I imagine he felt pretty bad after that too, he definitely owed Matthew an apology.

[@jeffsully4569]

OEL is collecting 7.2 mill from the Nucks + 600 k from Utah and 3.5 from Leafs = 11.3 mil. Maybe the horseshoe up his butt will help TO win a cup..🐴

[@mattblom3990]

As a Canucks fan, I mean, I hope you Leafs get what you hope for? OEL gets complacent. Sorry, he does, it's a flaw. And when he has term on a contract he goes to sleep and he did that a bit even pre-Canucks. I hope he's not an albatross to your Cap but there's maybe a 50% chance this ends bad.

[@scottbaron121]

Best of luck with that defense, Leaf fan! LOL!

[@jaegerman66]

2 name brand D-men, Domi and Woll extended? If I didn't know any better I'd think Brad actually listened to us whining all year

[@andyvulhop]

Yeah, the limited NTC stinks, but trade protection pushes down AAV in many negotiations. It's gonna be really interesting to see if he plays out his contract in Toronto, gets LTIRetired, or is a piece of a salary floor circumvention trade one day to a cellar dweller with picks attached to jettison him out.

[@davidseanmacdonald1470]

Leafs will NEVER win a cup during the Matthews Nyilander era 😂😂😂😂😂

[@omfg322]

From a canucks fan, have fun with that liability. And before you say he was good in a stacked flordia team, no he wasnt. Half the time he took dumb penalties, gave away the puck or fumbled the puck. He was traded and bought out for a reason

[@Vegland]

Whats up with tanev? Oh, and the cap?

[@KP-05]

I’m so happy we god D man. I got no complaints. We are desperate for them. If Marner Nylander and Matthew’s took a 2 million dollar pay cut they’d put the team first and get better but they won’t.

[@Gabryal77]

Flames fan here. Told you guys. Treliving murdered us

[@Frameboy71]

No... Tkachuk hurt the Flames, handcuffed Treliving. I'm not a huge fan of his, he did a good job today. Good job hiring a coach.

[@brandonharris2343]

​@@Frameboy71😂😂😂😂

[@bryanwouters443]

ya but he made the panthers great🤣

[@darylhen1604]

@@Frameboy71 The Leafs will likely use LTIR (Long Term Injury Reserve) in the future for these contracts. The Leafs can afford to overpay for these players. What happens to Zadorov. Leafs need to trade Rielly his play and contract hurt the Leafs.

[@willsk7068]

We in better hands with Trey vs Dubas.

[@carterhayes1995]

I dont understand how people hate this deal, im a sharks fan but hes a top 4 defensemen at 3.5, thats a great number. I dont understand why people think this is a bad signing

[@dylanjones268]

It's just criticism from armchair GM's. Treliving is making do with what's available to him.. including that nice little LTIR bonus he gets to use when the later years of those contracts start to kick in.

[@carterhayes1995]

@@dylanjones268 it's just wild to me, defensemen have always been higher priced and 3.5 isn't a bad number at all for a top 4 guy

[@KS-xk2so]

I don't mind the deal, but he WAS a top 4 dman.... not sure he is anymore, hasn't been the same since his knees blew out.

[@carterhayes1995]

@@KS-xk2so I still think he has enough in him to be a top 4 guy, especially if he's paired up with the right guy

[@KS-xk2so]

@@carterhayes1995 I think the Leafs D is kind of "bit weak for second pair, strong third pair" type where the 2nd and 3rd pairs get similar minutes. So maybe, but overall he sure isn't Top 2 anymore.

[@marmitedan1234]

Good luck leafs fans. You’re in for a…treat

[@FitbitUser-jv3zp]

So what you are saying is, we have retooled for a real playoff run? Spike™

[@Tarquin21723]

At least they made a significant change to the D Corps for the better. Unlike the Red Wings...

[@berra91]

Fair deal, great signing

[@Faifainei]

Sounds pretty reasonable tbh. OEL played well last season and in the playoffs and now signed to a team that has a core of chokers. Maybe him and tanev can change things around there. Even if it could age badly adding very solid defenceman for 3.5 mil has immediate upside. Just because it isn't perfect does not mean it is a bad contract. Just a bummer that these additions probably means Niemelä's chances of making the team are almost nonexistent.

[@rowanguthrie249]

I think for what's out there we could do worse, a better defence than last year plus, better defensive system from the coach ...

[@mcronin_3413]

I actually dont mind the D core. I think packaging marner for another good D and extras will take it over the edge

[@bounce12]

Yah start up a load management program for d men like the NBA superstar basketball players that make much more money then nhl players allowing bigger rosters and more cap space while Canada changes the way professional athletes get ran out of town over taxes and cost of living price. Please and thank you incoming PC government lmfao but that’s the only other option!!

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

It's possible that Treliving has some inside knowledge about anti-aging research that will deliver results in the next couple of years or he's doing the thing that GMs do in signing deals that will probably be someone else's problem. Florida brought OEL in as a stop gap player to cover for injuries on the blueline and they found that if they kept him as a depth guy he could contribute. For what Florida needed he was great on a short term deal. For what the Leafs need, not so much. Tanev is a great signing, until he gets injured doing what he does best, playing the game harder than his body or just about any body can take. Then he's done and you have a huge hole in your blueline or he comes back swathed in bandages like the mummy and plays like a shell of the man he was until he heals from his latest horrific injury.

[@yasharnobari851]

We're cooked

[@taskdon769]

Treliving: salary cap? what's that?

[@TjayK2]

Atleast the Leafs can see Lord Stanley from a outsiders perspective when EOL brings it around 😂

[@mustardman808]

I still view him as a Coyotes! Go Yotes!!

[@burrn11]

"BUH-Cuz". Everytime I hear Steve say "because" in any video. Now, you will all hear it as well. You're welcome

[@mikepoint4717]

The Defence position is a VERY VERY limited position and to land a top tiered player in that position is hard . I understand the term because of the tax purposes, IMO I wouldn’t have signed OEL , and the Leafs cupboards are near empty thanks to the other GM . I feel the NHL and team owners must use the “ No trade clause” with a little more care and MAYBE these top tiered guys would be more available. But what do I know I’m just an arm chair gm like the rest of us . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@TheGraham27]

Do you think they trade Morgan Reilly?

[@jrgodin4884]

Sounds like mortgaging the future to get by the present.

[@RC30019]

OEL is definitely going to the Laffs for the money 😂😂😂 at least he has a ring now so he won't be losing any sleep.

[@Starryder]

J.T comes off the books next year, not a big deal

[@robertamaral907]

Buy him out now

[@xpCarlo36]

Welcome to the Treliving Experience. Old crusty Leafs.

[@Alexdenomme]

Guys imagine what we are gonna do next year without Tavares and Marner on the books. We basically only lost Bertuzzi. We will have another 22 million to play with and a lot we can do with it. Brad went to work today

[@Flaris]

I’m fine with it. This is the reality. Unless they can move Marner there’s just no cap. And if they want to get better they have to get better player. Will it be fun in a few years with some of these deals? Not really. But is it pretty good for the right now when they want to win? I think so.

[@MrVaher]

I may not agree with Steve's takes 100% of the time, but the one thing we both agree on with out a doubt is the excellence of Red Dead Redemption. Greatest game of all time.

[@SusanMcDougall-dj8yj]

This is going to be like Klingberg ):

[@uploaded1972]

Tree is not the GM we all hopped he would be.

[@danaoconnor9523]

This signing is worse than Klingberg. At least he was only signed for 1 year.

[@ep9203]

Break the 4/5 up!! Been there done that. It doesn't work. Get rid of Marner and Rielly.

[@BigMac785]

That’s Stanley Cup champion OEL.

[@CanadianLoveKnot]

The start of the youth movement

[@MrJadude]

Like why ? Did we really need another old and over the hill long term contract ?

[@onlygknows7793]

If we still have Reilly on top pair, same results again, Tre can add McDavid ad it won't make a difference. Lilijgren, Brodie , McCabe , Reilly CANNOT make the first pass.

[@brentsenior7830]

Tanev is the guy mo has needed as his partner. A guy with reillys offensive skills needs his partner to be extra responsible on the d end. I could see him having an amazing year and finally reach his ceiling. Or I hope anyways

[@thisisahmed4571]

Oliver Lawsum tossum- don cherry

[@e-nm3544]

In German o with the dots on it ö (Umlaut) actually represents oe ... and Öl is the German word for oil. So his nickname could be Oil or Oiley...something like that. Easier than always saying O. E. L.

[@tristan7972]

The point at the end about the NMC/NTC's is kinda weak. It would make sense if the Leafs were getting any type of AAV benefit but who out there was offering those same terms to Tanev (didn't even hear a whiff of speculation that he could get 6 years until the Leafs acquired his rights) or OEL (3.5 is more than a fair number for him)? Seems like you're reaching to back up your point about wanting to move off the core 4.

[@greydeplume]

OEL.. LOL Look out for the forecheck

[@kirktuss4819]

This is Klinberg 2.0

[@Earthboundmike]

Also this looks like the leafs are in fact running that back. Gooooood luck Steve you may actually be in the hospital his year.

[@dalkskkskk]

this fucking mangement

[@wihamaki]

If you were to deal Marner, it wasn't like you were going to be able to bring in the ghost of mid-70's Salming.

[@colnando]

As a Canucks fan, I just gotta say..... bahaha!

[@111oooo]

When the Leafs hit bottom I hope they have not again traded their first round pick

[@ianleslie6971]

OEL. Had a hard time finding the ice when he was a Canuck. A ND when he found the ice, he was as pitiful as any in the league.