LLJ wrote:The only people in Toronto who are surprised are those who actually listen to the media here. Toronto has some of the worst sports media in North America.
I think the Leafs had a legit shot at signing him and based on age he wouldn't impact the rebuilding process underway as much as going after 31 year old Free Agents like the Leafs used to do. This was the one guy worth taking a shot at. It didn't work out and you move on.
This team needs to tank for another year minimum to get a top 5 draft pick (preferably first obviously) and then really start to see what they have.
They need to play all of Matthews, Marner and Nylander with the big club this year and live with any struggles that come from it.
The real shock of the day were the two stupid trades made by Montreal and Edmonton. Neither got full value and Subban was vastly under appreciated by the habs organization.