Interesting blackmail:
Friedman on 32 Thoughts:
* This has been going on for at least a year, going back to last summer when the Leafs asked for Theodore, and the trade deadline when the Leafs wanted Rantanen (and Marner to Vegas)
* Vegas approached the Leafs at the Draft Combine and told the Leafs if they make Marner's right available, they're interested
* Those conversations began this week
* Vegas wants to do this to eliminate Marner from talking to other teams and they need to clear cap to fit Marner in
* Friedman has definitely heard Nic Roy's name, but isn't as certain with Nic Hague. Isn't saying anyone's wrong, but hasn't confirmed Hague's in this deal
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There's talk that if Marner goes to Vegas, the Leafs will go after Vegas for tampering unless Vegas makes the sign-and-trade with them
* Friedman believes if Marner goes to Vegas, it's going to be 4x$12M
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