The Toronto Maple Leafs are nonetheless in talks with Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi
TSN: Chris Johnston is a little bit shocked that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Max Domi are so near the beginning of free company. The perimeters proceed to speak and they don’t seem to be that far aside.
“I believe they each see the worth in one another. They’re hammering away at it proper now with that July 1 deadline hanging over their heads. I would not be shocked in the event that they discover a approach to get that completed, however proper now we’re in a tough part of these conversations.”
Tyler Bertuzzi additionally stays unsigned. Johnston notes that Bertuzzi is prepared to work with the Leafs with time period and cash.
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“I do not suppose there are any laborious strains being drawn. All issues being equal, Bertuzzi desires to remain in Toronto, however Bertuzzi and Domi are each ready to see if the cash is there and if they are a precedence for the Leafs as they give the impression of being to bolster their blueline.”
Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Elliotte Friedman on The Jeff Marek Present with Matt Marchese about Toronto Maple Leafs awaiting UFA forwards Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi.
** NHLRumors.com transcript
Marchese: “The discourse between Mitch Marner and John Tavares continues to be ongoing…”
Friedman: “Could I, could I, yet one more factor: I noticed some studies that Bertuzzi could be gone. We’ll see. I’ve heard one thing comparable, however I’ve discovered this 12 months that what’s true now may not be true 5 minutes from now.
You understand, I’ve additionally heard that they are actually combating to get one thing with Domi. I do know there have been studies initially that it was going to should be one thing like 5 occasions 5. I do not suppose that is the case now. I, I believe, I believe, I’ve heard the demand is within the vary of 4 occasions 4, which does not appear extremely unreasonable to me.
However once more, I believe the Maple Leafs are attempting to be very cautious. You understand, Domi, I believe he actually desires to remain in Toronto. I believe they actually wish to hold it, however that is the place I heard among the fencing is happening proper now.
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I might be, like I believe Domi was actually good for them. And I believe he is very, I believe that is the place he desires to be, however I believe the Leafs are simply making an attempt to be very cautious proper now.