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Not really sure how true that is when we don't know what teams are offering, how much off ice endorsement money is available, and what he tax implications and col'ing between teams is.  In other words they the quote is complete BS.
hockeyfan1 said:
A logical summation...

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bustaheims said:
Joe S. said:
I?ve lived in Toronto my whole life and I?ve never run into a leaf player anywhere. Ever. I don?t get this ?getting harassed in the streets? mentality. And whatever restaurants they go to I sure as hell cant afford.
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Same. The only time I've ever run into a Leaf - or even a former Leaf - that wasn't at an event where they were publicized to be part of has been at the ACC. It's much easier for them to stay out of the spotlight than people like to play up. I mean, I like to think of myself as a pretty serious fan, but, truthfully, I wouldn't recognize most of the team out in the real world - and, even some of the more prominent players wouldn't be instantly recognizable to me. We don't really get much exposure to them out of uniform - or, even, just without their helmets on - and that makes it harder for them to be instantly recognized. We also don't really hear that much about the players outside of the context of the team and the game. Stuff from their personal lives really only get reported on when it seems to have an impact on the team or their individual performance (with some exceptions, of course - but, it's not like the "media fishbowl" extends outside the rink very often).

And, honestly, outside of some of the top handful of guys in the league, I'm not sure I'd recognize too many hockey players (or other athletes) out in the real world, in general.
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I saw Babs once and said hi to him. Seemed cordial enough! I can see how it would get annoying though, but some people, like Babs, embrace it.
 
Saw something on the Twitter suggesting the Leafs offered 1 year at $16m then a 7 year extension.

Sounds unlikely.
 
Technically could not offer that extension until January.
Arn said:
Saw something on the Twitter suggesting the Leafs offered 1 year at $16m then a 7 year extension.

Sounds unlikely.
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hockeyfan1 said:
Don't know how true this is, but it was news anyway...

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It's really not difficult to spot fake tweets... this guy has 10 followers. The tweet has 2 likes. It's also from yesterday.
 
Arn said:
Saw something on the Twitter suggesting the Leafs offered 1 year at $16m then a 7 year extension.

Sounds unlikely.
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I think technically they could offer him a 8 year deal at that point.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Don't know how true this is, but it was news anyway...

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It's really not difficult to spot fake tweets... this guy has 10 followers. The tweet has 2 likes. It's also from yesterday.
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So what you are saying is it is true?
 
L K said:
CarltonTheBear said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Don't know how true this is, but it was news anyway...

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It's really not difficult to spot fake tweets... this guy has 10 followers. The tweet has 2 likes. It's also from yesterday.
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So what you are saying is it is true?
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I really want to create a "JohnTavares'sRealEstateAgent" twitter account right now.
 
Joe S. said:
What is eklund saying?
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Exactly what you want to hear.  He's hearing that John Tavares will sign with an NHL team.  That team is probably the one that you cheer for.  Also he thinks he is being contacted by someone from beyond, and that persons name starts with a letter in the alphabet.
 
Significantly Insignificant said:
Arn said:
Saw something on the Twitter suggesting the Leafs offered 1 year at $16m then a 7 year extension.

Sounds unlikely.
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I think technically they could offer him a 8 year deal at that point.
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They can resign him for an 8 year on Jan 1st. (If he signs a 1 year deal at 16). Tecncally speaking they can overpay the 1st year and get a better 2nd deal.

Won't happen...

Anyway, 1h30 left for the Isles...
 
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