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Vinny01 · 05-01-2018, 01:06 PM

Let’s say the “rumor” is true that Tavares wants to play in Canada.

I think right away we can scratch Edmonton off the list. McDavid, Draisailt, Nuge take up $27M in cap there is no way they are looking to add another $10+M forward.

Winnipeg doesn’t feel like a team that is going to go all in but if they can make the cap work they are an extremely attractive destination if winning is a top priority. Laine is going to need a payday in a year but he rivals (likely trumps) Gaudreau as the best winger in Canada for JT to ply with. Not sure their cap situation and too lazy to look it up.

Toronto is the rumored spot. They have cap space this summer but have massive contracts in Matthews and Marner coming up. They also have a huge hole on the blueline. They feel like the likeliest place in Canada for him to go conisering the team is close to winning and he is from the area. Can they fit it all in with Matthews needing a similar sized deal in a year.

Ottawa has to worry about Karlsson so won’t be a factor for JT

Vancouver likely takes a run but the roster is not good enough. Bottom 6 team 4 of the last 5 years doubtful that is where Tavares wants to go

The Habs will be all in. I think their roster has too many holes and not enough good young talent in place.

Flames likely take a big run. They have some nice young pieces signed long term, up and down team coming out of a rebuild. Arena issue, another new coach.

Assuming every Canadian team takes a run at him I would put the Flames 3rd after Toronto and Winnipeg as being a desirable place to play in regards to winning.

05-01-2018, 01:06 PM	#11272
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	Let’s say the “rumor” is true that Tavares wants to play in Canada. I think right away we can scratch Edmonton off the list. McDavid, Draisailt, Nuge take up $27M in cap there is no way they are looking to add another $10+M forward. Winnipeg doesn’t feel like a team that is going to go all in but if they can make the cap work they are an extremely attractive destination if winning is a top priority. Laine is going to need a payday in a year but he rivals (likely trumps) Gaudreau as the best winger in Canada for JT to ply with. Not sure their cap situation and too lazy to look it up. Toronto is the rumored spot. They have cap space this summer but have massive contracts in Matthews and Marner coming up. They also have a huge hole on the blueline. They feel like the likeliest place in Canada for him to go conisering the team is close to winning and he is from the area. Can they fit it all in with Matthews needing a similar sized deal in a year. Ottawa has to worry about Karlsson so won’t be a factor for JT Vancouver likely takes a run but the roster is not good enough. Bottom 6 team 4 of the last 5 years doubtful that is where Tavares wants to go The Habs will be all in. I think their roster has too many holes and not enough good young talent in place. Flames likely take a big run. They have some nice young pieces signed long term, up and down team coming out of a rebuild. Arena issue, another new coach. Assuming every Canadian team takes a run at him I would put the Flames 3rd after Toronto and Winnipeg as being a desirable place to play in regards to winning.