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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
The Canadian sports media would be doing this even if the Leafs weren't involved. Tavares is a star and players like him don't make it to free agency often. Plus it's the summer so they are desperate for hockey news.
I really doubt Babcock and Tavares were making agreements and promises in 2014. "Ok, Babs, I promise to meet with whatever team you are coaching in 4 years. I promise!!" If there is any behind the scenes agreements it would be between Tavares and Shanahan. Shanahan is really tight with the Tavares' family apparently. Shanahan knows John from when he was a kid because he is a friend of the family I've read.
There is no driving up the price. Tavares is going to get paid no matter where he goes. All teams are offering similar contracts I am sure. NYI has the advantage of offering the extra year which is the big difference. I agree he ends up staying NYI though.
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Arash Madani is not parked out some concrete structure in the middle of the day for 8 hours in Beverly Hills if the Leafs arent' involved. Period.