The Latest on Mitch Marner with Frank Seravalli | JD Bunkis Podcast

[@GospelTestimony]

Saravalli is 100% correct on his point regarding this. If Marner REALLY wants to be a Leaf, he'd talk extension right away. The very fact that he doesn't want to do that is because maximizing his next contract is far more important than being a Maple Leaf, and if Toronto won't pony up after this season, then he leaves. The team has no obligation to entertain his ridiculous and defiant posture. It's beyond time to move him.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

Beyond. Way overpaid on his first contract. I find his smugness intolerable

[@GospelTestimony]

@@Lawrence-vi7qk Agreed. He could've taken a more modest stance and endeared the fans to him, but instead he took an inflexible "me first" attitude and hasn't been worth the cap hit.

[@LoganFruz]

You need players willing to take discounts to build the team to win.

[@GospelTestimony]

@@LoganFruz Especially when they're not difference makers in the postseason. There shouldn't be more than 2 players tops, making 10 mill or more, or else the team is handcuffed against the cap.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

@@LoganFruz or at least not comparing themselves to leverage more money, Kyle Dubas should never have been hired as gm and that Shanahan still has a job tells me he is not the only one pulling strings

[@paul-u9e5x]

He's been overpaid and wants a raise. If he wanted to be a Leaf he'd extend at the same money for short term.

[@paulthompson8793]

He needs to take a pay cut at least for short term if he wants to stay.

[@angrydalailama6089]

100% - but in his mind, he's a big deal. He wants to be a big deal FAR MORE than he wants to give it his all. Let him walk. The $$ is worthwhile.

[@wizzerwiser2056]

If Nylander got $11.5 then why shouldn't Mitch

[@angrydalailama6089]

@@wizzerwiser2056 They've hopefully had enough of that thinking. They've already locked up 2 overpaid clowns longterm. JT can stay at a massive reduction (no more than 5 per) and Mitch can go pound sand in the sunbelt. Go yap about COD and about your doggy somewhere else, Mitch.

[@HardwoodFloorRefinishing101]

The smartest moves for MLSE will transpire as follows: Have Marner play out his contract and not resign him - it doesn't matter if they get nothing for him in a trade this year, his contract will be off the books, they would have paid him anyway. Players on their final year of expiring contracts play harder. Once Draisaitl is available end of next year they should put the best offer forward to acquire his superior PLAYOFFS services. The current highest paid player on the Leafs couldn't care less about winning in the playoffs - he's not going to risk injury, or sacrifice long term future pain to do whatever it takes to win, it also cuts into his down time back home in Arizona (chilling on the yacht with Bieber and his friends). 34 wouldn't sign for eight years because he wants to keep his options open, so four years is all he gave us. If the Leafs wimp out again in next years playoffs then get rid of Prima Donna Matthews and go after a player that will sacrifice his own well being to win. When McDavid comes available the following year it's incumbent on MLSE to bring him home - If Lebron can go home to Cleveland, McDavid can come home to Toronto - his career is finite, and too short, and don't tell me it can't or won't happen, the decision ultimately lies with Leon, & Connor. Who cares if Matthews scores 80 regular season goals. If he can't dominate in the playoffs we don't need him. He'll be more than happy to go play in La La land. Then take the 13.25M he's getting and use it to bring in McDavid for 16M. Of course those in charge of hockey operations only view 34 as a merchandise revenue generator for MLSE - they too don't care if the Leafs win in the playoffs - they'll still make their millions in salary, and don't have the balls, or are willing to follow through with what's best for building a playoff competitive team..Bowmanville Dave

[@joncakefilm]

The only way trading Marner makes sense for the Leafs is if the Leafs get back a first team Allstar. Otherwise they’re extending Marner.

[@mattlovespeebee]

Place Mitch in the press box and see what kind of a deal he gets with 0 points in 0 games losing an entire season without being able to play or practice with professional players

[@peterlue9274]

The deal he gets to play with McJesus and Hyman? I am guessing it will be pretty good

[@scottmccombs2257]

And watch how fast the players union files a grievance on top of players not signing in Toronto for treating a star player like that. Toronto have him that contact and whether we like it or not, he holds all the cards

[@camwilliams2501]

@@peterlue9274as an oiler fan, we can trade nurse for Mitch straight up. Then Mitch can walk next year.

[@scottnewton9060]

In the real world, not your fantasy world, no team is going to sit out a 90-100-point player.

[@shirleydaley5335]

And watch another never come to Toronto again

[@nickmelin248]

hes walking for nothing next season hes petty lol

[@michaell8940]

There is no "for nothing" in a cap system. $11M is cap space is huge. One of the potential issues in forcing a trade is you're only dealing with one or two teams and thus limited to who they have available to make the money work. The Tkachuk trade looked awesome on paper but we know how that's turned out. Only one team to trade with...

[@wizzerwiser2056]

@RJM1972 Many Leaf fans don't understand this side of the business.

[@kingchuck44]

Marner for Brady Tkachuk !

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

The heartless 4 is the real issue, move them all, yes even purse wearing, I got a sore belly and can’t play in the playoffs

[@oldhab7890]

The Leafs will have to find a team willing to give Marner a 13 million dollar on a year long term contract with a NMC for him to go. The Leafs also can't abuse Marner or why would a free agent trust the NMC from Toronto. The Leafs gave up their ability to manage assets when they allowed the NMC to kick in.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

I don't understand why so much of the fanbase is afraid to move on from Mitch Marner. We can talk money, contract, blah, blah, blah until we are blue in the face. Mitch Marner is a toxic player, who plays for his best interest PERIOD. Is Toronto sports so political to lose sight of the passion required to win championships? Answer would appear to be yes if the player who is unable to show up in critical playoff moments is extended and kept.

[@tami3456]

A lot of fans get way too emotionally attached to certain players. Personally, I'd love to see him fudge off from the team.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

@@tami3456 👍

[@johnsummerhill8323]

Sounds like you are talking about Matthews.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

@@johnsummerhill8323 perhaps Auston can give more, fact is he our best player, and signed for another 4

[@johnsummerhill8323]

@@Lawrence-vi7qk Another 4. Strange how the team usually wins when he is out of the lineup and conversely, they don't do as well when Marner is out of the playoffs. Having said that, if they lose any of Matthews, Marner or Nylander, playoffs may very well be a thing of the past.

[@jamestimlin856]

This season doesn't matter even if they magically get to round 2. The following season does as they will have a lot of cap space to work with and bring in the players they need and let the softies go. Marner and his agent are playing games and I think they will lose. You good play games with him like the press box, third or fourth line. I even wonder if he watched the Final series? Not one of the players on either team backed down from being hit and digging in the trenches. Hopefully, he did and learned what it takes to win the Cup. The question about Marner is will he ever be wiling to do that?

Word is Calgary defenseman Andersson and Kadri for Marner yes please.

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

Was a trade idea from Sam McKee from Real Kyper and Bourne. Not anything that is actually being considered.

[@jimlangdon1947]

By playing out his contract - Marner has more power if he just negotiates at the end of his contract. Mitch owes nothing to the Leafs Executives and Leaf Fans at the end of next season. The situation is the same as when JT was back with NYI. 😀

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

He’s made millions off the money of the fan base and you say he owes the fans nothing??? Paul Marner is that you? Oh and JT was a real POS for what he did to the NYI.

[@jimlangdon1947]

@@Oldmanflyfishing When Mitch’s contract expires - just like JT did to the NYI, Mitch then owes nothing to the Leafs Executives and Leaf Fans. I am sure Mitch is grateful for being treated like a God in Toronto - as he said recently. At least Marner and Matthews got the Leafs to the playoffs, as regular season successes. They just both happen to be playoff disappointments. 😀

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

@@jimlangdon1947 I respectfully disagree. These “Gods” have made millions off of the fans, to say they owe the fans nothing is BS. Waive your no trade and give the franchise back something for the millions you’ve made off them.

[@jimlangdon1947]

@@Oldmanflyfishing JT didn’t have to do that in NYI. Why expect anything different from Mitch in Toronto. With integrity- Mitch plans to honour his contract. Why are Leaf fans turning on Mitch now - when all he is doing is completing his contract agreement. Let us wish Mitch the best - should he leave to find a real Cup Contender. Why not be grateful and gracious to Mitch is he goes? 😀 Why shouldn’t Leaf Fans expect to get the same treatment that JT gave to NYI fans?

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

@@jimlangdon1947 JT is a POS for telling NYI he was going to resign and then screw off to the Leafs, giving the franchise, that drafted him, nothing back. You don’t think that was wrong? That JT owes them nothing? It’s the same for Mitch, if you really cared about your childhood team, you’d waive that NMC

[@willbobig]

So no real information just further speculation. Just another Frank segment. Nothing to see here.

[@MadarakiFran]

Marner is a passenger, the very opposite of a warrior. He's happy in his comfort zone getting paid big money to hang out with his friends. He's the kind of guy you need to get rid of asap if you want a winning club.

[@jonthedawn]

Lol wtf? Sign the kid.. hes not why we lost. Overly emotional leafs fans per usual. GLG!!

[@ck7191]

He's not helping them win either. He doesn't have the size or grit that is needed for a deep playoff run

[@SteveSacrob]

He may not be the sole reason they lost with is play however 11 million in cap space would go a ways to a spreading more of the cap around to bottom six players.

[@jonthedawn]

@SteveSacrob for sure agreed on the cap issue.. but Johnny T is a worse hit, and for the long view beyond this next season, id try and flip JT instead, or even Reilly over Mitch. He pissed me off too in playoffs, but he's also a generational talent and given the correct coach, i think can be made to go hard to the net. Tldr, I'm trying to think beyond next season, but agreed the cap this next season is a fkn problem.

[@JohnCherry69]

@@jonthedawn JT and MM are both needed to dump salary. that is the reality when you look beyond next season. You are getting nothing for JT in a trade with having to retain salary, throw in draft picks and/or prospects they do not have. This constant letting players like hyman, schenn etc walk because you can no longer afford them has been backwards. Time to sacrifice 1 for the sake of the team, no more sacrificing the team for the sake of 1.

[@BigH0mie89]

Yea, let's just hold on to a player who doesn't have a mean bone in his body when he's on the ice. The only time he has some balls is when he's in front of a microphone, just to verbally attack reporters. Yea, let's give him 12+ million. I don't know what kind of hockey you've been watching, but guts win you playoff games. Not being a little pansy.

[@AnnikaNygård-c6z]

För de vet hur de funkar och kan lära sina svenska vännwr någotvmen sakta

[@angrydalailama6089]

I highly doubt that Vegas wants him. He's too soft.

[@NotaGabeItch]

Mark Stone: Hold my spleen

[@angrydalailama6089]

@@NotaGabeItch "hey Marky Mark, wanna play COD later?" -M. Marner

[@bounce12]

Well Ottawa just got a hell of a lot better. Really thought the leafs were gonna try hard for Boston’s stud goalie!!

[@paulthompson8793]

I'd wager Leafs put out a better offer but the bruins decided not to give them a good goalie. Sens aren't even close to a threat even with ullmark.

[@pjmmaloney4458]

If Frank Seravalli is reporting it, it’s true.

[@shirleydaley5335]

Lmao

[@acidraindrops1]

Marner is soft

[@stevestojanovich3105]

who is going to replace Marner's 66 assists?

[@RobbieG17]

Literally anybody that plays with Matthews for an entire season

[@Billsfan1972]

who cares about the laffs

[@cfgjr]

"Weaponize the cap space" -- Hnh? Worst use of a cliche I've heard in a while.

[@peterlue9274]

When Marner goes to Edmonton to play with McDavid and Hyman when they pay a draft pick to unload Nurse to a team trying to hit the cap floor, I hope Shanahan, Leafs management and MANY people in the media get fired. All paths lead to the Leafs never winning the cup with this management and media.

[@RobbieG17]

The oilers need to sign at least one D, and several forwards, and only have 10M in cap space. Please let me know how that’s going to happen 😂

[@jimlangdon1947]

If Leafs get Leon with Mitch going to Edmonton- both teams win. 😀

[@RobbieG17]

@@jimlangdon1947have you watched how they both play in the postseason? No way Edmonton does this.

[@jimlangdon1947]

@@RobbieG17 For Mitch’s career - he best get traded to a team that has a playoff successful culture. Otherwise Mitch stays in Toronto- making the playoffs and losing in the first round. How does Edmonton afford to sign Leon again? 😀

[@RobbieG17]

@@jimlangdon1947 Edmonton doesn’t care about what’s best for Marner, they care about what’s best for their team. And a skilled player that is scared of contact in the playoffs is not beneficial.

[@robertn-77]

Seravalli really came on this show and admitted his Marner reports have been on his own opinion on what is best??? He’s not an insider then, he presents his own opinions as “league sources” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Lawrence-vi7qk]

Nowhere has it been reported that the Leafs have stated that they want to resign him to a contract extension. Frank is simply stating that to read between the lines is ok. His opinion is his, as mine is mine, and yours is yours. I have a feeling that Frank hears from credible sources as much as any of the 'insiders'. He speaks with unbiased common sense. It seems as if many fans, followers of this organization, are too attached to players, and not to wanting a cup, regardless of who is wearing the jersey. JD does a fine job on his podcast and speaks to Frank for not only his insight, but because I believe he trusts him.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He is full of crap. Rumours monger who is rarely right

[@stevenlopez1717]

So Seravalli is an insider but doesn't have any actual inside information?

[@maxpowr90]

"President of Hockey Content" is not his title. He's the President of the PHWA: Professional Hockey Writers Association; likely why Sportsnet deliberately goofed it up. Seravalli is still a hack but hardly a surprise Sportsnet is anti-union.

[@sharkusvelarde]

Hockey gossip columnist

[@Bink1221]

Hes good at reaching between the lines

[@wizzerwiser2056]

He's another Steve Dangle. A delusional ignorant fan with no clue. Marner is staying this year.

[@Carpark03]

He’s a million times better than Dreger. Dreger is a total fraud

[@umphstein4629]

Run it back, they blew it ( tree living)last year by not trading him, evevyone for years have said you need a goalie and a defender, but the leafs know better than us minions ,

[@ilfautdanser9121]

You assume Treliving made that decision

[@NA-bi2ly]

Treliving was hired like a month before his NMC moved in… he wouldve gotten fleeced

[@angrydalailama6089]

That was on Shanahan.

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Mitch is being extended. We all know it, Shanny loves the heartless 4

[@umphstein4629]

i think that is a possibility, but why not trade him at the deadline he will have 25 goals and 70 points by then(contract year probably more), toronto will be in top two of division, you kinda have to see how good the goaltending is, you will definitely need defense , i woud wait ,if he leaves for nothing at end of year you get a massive cap hit removed, if you resign him then tavaress will be your next issue. i think they should run it back. worst case is you get a great regular season team with a chance to win in the playoffs, how many times did the caps run it back until finally breaking through?

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

@@umphstein4629 Caps have heart, there’s none of that here

[@bjryan9296]

The organization will lose serious respect if they resign him.

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

@@bjryan9296 It’s 100% happening because it’s the leafest way of doing it

[@spoly0113]

I think he's going to pull "Johnny Gadreau " ...and just walk for nothing...no class...

[@DeletedUser015]

"Anything else is illogical" lol leafs management and logic

[@bobc733]

Seravalli is out to lunch, the best value for Marner is to sign him to an 8 yr deal with a ten team no trade list, play him next year and deal him next summer.

[@umphstein4629]

That does make sense!

[@SF1886]

Marner is not staying

[@MrStick-hx1ph]

Sup

[@evanumstead24]

Jd and Toronto media are hilarious. Only they can say “The leafs can’t pay mitch marner” and “WHY DONT OTHER TEAMS WANT MARNER?” In the same pod. You are answering your own question brotha. Saddle up and get ready for them to run it back haha

[@paullacroix527]

Hmm lets see, Dreger says Leafs are discussing extension. Hairdoo here says opposite. Who to believe.

[@biffstrong1079]

Crazy to resign this guy. Course it was crazy to let him get to his no move clause.

[@Lee-f9w5v]

Fire Shanahan , TML will lose till he is gone, the new Ballard!

[@RodCalidge]

Is he still a little beach?

[@mcmurtersportsupdate7171]

I think Treliving will easily find multiple teams who will trade for Marner and offer him the $12M to $13M by 8 years extension he is looking for. He could even be the Captain of another team. And, I think Marner would waive his No Trade Claws for that.

[@davidseanmacdonald1470]

Marner is going to ensure the Leafs are getting fleeced if they trade him!

[@bapjap]

Lmao who actually believes in Frank Seravalli? The guy is the biggest fraud out there 😂😂😂😂

[@ck7191]

I think the leafs can make it into the playoffs without him. Thats why they need to get rid of him. I think matthews and nylander are far more valuable, while marner can be replaced

[@oldrockgeeser9426]

Time to for a shot of reality for MM. Sign at the Maple leaf condition or next year send him to the minors and then we will see what team wants to pay is current salary?????.

[@leofregoli2879]

Great job JD from a fan in Detroit

[@AnnikaNygård-c6z]

Stod Gömd kanske Dök snabbt uop

[@jamiecotterill2475]

If he goes to Nashville I hope the return package includes Askarov not Saros,especially with Wolls new price. Get ahead of the cap with a blue chip goalie. Marner and Liljegren for Askarov, Fabbro and a 2025 2nd.

[@ilfautdanser9121]

If they were trading with Nashville, they wouldn't have been trying to get Markstrom

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Marner is an elite player in the league and is not walking next year. He plans on being with Matthews his whole career if they let him. I no long take anything Seravalli says seriously.

[@SF1886]

The only thing elite about Marner is his salary. And he won’t be with Matthews any longer.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

@@SF1886 Rival fans will always say things like that about Leafs, it's expected.

[@NotaGabeItch]

@@Calers-gu1ibAnyone that say’s Marner isn’t elite is just a hater. He’s a stud, but just hasn’t lived up to expectations in the playoffs.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

@@NotaGabeItch everyone praises Nylander in the playoffs and put down Marner yet in the last 4 playoff years Marner and Matthews have 29 pts while Nylander had 28 points. Part time fans don't bother looking up these facts and the pretend fans have a funny comeback when you state them.

[@gh4121-b5n]

Seravavalli says Marner can’t handle the Playoffs, then why is Marner the Leader in Playoff points for the Leafs? The problem is they waited too long with Nylander and he went from 9 per yr to 11. With Marner and you’re playing hardball with him you’re sending away a career +110 player, the guy who set up Tavares career 47 goal season, assisted on 330+ of Mathews career 360+ goals, BUT nothings said about Reilly’s “career -9”. The media pushed Kadri out, and now they’ll push Marner out. But you can keep Domi who can’t keep with any team more than 2 years 😂.

[@tonybrown8006]

His playoff numbers are mediocre and the team exits early every season.

[@NA-bi2ly]

He has 5 assists and no goals in games 5/6/7 He doesnt show up when it matters

[@gh4121-b5n]

@@tonybrown8006 ..his playoff numbers are more than any other Leaf, so that shoots down your theory.

[@DeletedUser015]

​@@gh4121-b5n I mean, do you watch the games and series or just quote stats

[@gh4121-b5n]

@@DeletedUser015 …oh I watch the games. It’s just that, unlike you who’ll give away a top player on your team just to get rid of him and are clueless to who the replacements will be to take up his 90+ points per year. You’d trade a top 15 winger in the NHL for a couple of 6 mill per players (there’s a reason why they get that money or are even overpaid and aren’t likely first line players) and think they can play 25 mins per game on offence and defence with the same results.

[@thomasdidymus1393]

The main problem is you guys think MM is a Top 15 player in the league😂 and everyone else in the league is laughing at your assessment of talent. You should have let MM walk and signed Zack Hymen

[@BpLavoie]

Imagine believing Hyman is good. Jonathan Cheechoo 2.0

[@donniedoesdishes]

id lean more to marner resigning in toronto before being traded, the only people saying he is being traded are fans and media and people who think they know business

[@troygach9228]

Matthews is the one that needs to go! He will never lead the team to anyplace but the golf course!! Mitch wants to win a cup so please trade me lol This is why for over 50 years ZERO cups! Moving the wrong players!! **McDavid took a pay cut and look at them now! Matthews NOPE give me more money!!**

[@SteveSacrob]

As a contending team GM I wouldn't want anything to do with Marner.

[@paulthompson8793]

Sure you would, those points don't lie.

[@SterlsTube2]

Seravalli is a loser