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Forum: Armchair-GM5 hours ago
Thread: Major trades and signings
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BigE</b></div><div>It's an interesting perspective....however, it's also interesting to admit that if Jones were a Free Agent today, would the Hawks sign him to a 6-year, 8-million-dollar deal (less than what he makes now)? The answer is unequivocally no....because his age, contract term, and to some degree, style of play don't fit what the Hawks are doing. This alone should be a reason to try to trade this contract and why I wouldn't be surprised if this trade for Marner happens.</div></div>

For 6 years, no. Definitely not. But if the roster was the same as it is now, I could definitely see the Hawks targeting Jones for at least 3 years to play on top pair. Hawks have no other options on RD, and even if they take Levshunov, he's at least 3 seasons away from stepping into a top pair role. Trading Jones now because you don't think you'll want the contract down the road is really short sighted.
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Forum: Armchair-GM21 hours ago
Thread: Marner to the sun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JEL</b></div><div>You think so? I assumed that the hawks would definitely jump at the option to add a 26 year old 90 point guy to add alongside bedard? Not a hawks fan but does kurashev have that much of an upside that the hawks prefer him over Marner long term? Getting rid of the jones contract wouldn’t be a bad thing either for you guys. A sign and trade would make more sense I’m assuming though</div></div>

Hawks will have zero interest in a one year Marner rental. Without an extension in place, Hawks won't even make an offer. And the Hawks aren't retaining for six years on Jones either. Kurashev isn't off limits, but this deal as proposed tips too far in the Leafs favor.

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