tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462825948145033637.post4840698762511386534..comments2016-04-26T08:01:43.441-07:00Comments on Leafs from Rivers: An alternative strategy for bringing Stamkos home to TorontoRyan Hobarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643884307113939733noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462825948145033637.post-85579826611425760492016-01-23T08:18:21.318-08:002016-01-23T08:18:21.318-08:00Your idea offers you a brief period of protection ...Your idea offers you a brief period of protection but money is still the greater issue here. If the Leafs are able to sign Stamkos, here's hoping that they can make him recognize that the future is what they are building for. In saying that, perhaps they can get him to low end the last 2-3 years of his contract. This would allow the Leafs to raise the distribution to the "up and comers" that are their future and retain their services. As such, Stamkos may like the possibility of finally bringing a championship to Toronto with the foundation the Leaf brass are trying to develop as an exit to his career and be willing to allow for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056961235267407231noreply@blogger.com