[Paywall] Could Blue Jackets pursue Mitch Marner via free agency? They’ve tried before
June 11, 2025
[Paywall] Could Blue Jackets pursue Mitch Marner via free agency? They’ve tried before
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Is there another 100 point player that doesn’t seem to really “fit” more than Marner almost anywhere?
Do we want to pay that kind of money to a guy who disappears in the playoffs?
and has done-so multiple times?
could we take the $14 million a year he’ll want to come here and pay TWO decent players $7 million each per season instead?
I feel like we could get a quality 2nd line forward and 2nd pairing D-man for the same price as one Marner.
That’s just me talking out loud though ….
I don’t think he’ll be worth the contract he’ll demand. Nice player, but no thanks.
It’s malpractice to not at least check in and get a price tag. He’s a legit game changing and franchise altering talent despite Toronto media scapegoating him. His 4th best season would have broken the CBJ single season points record. He’s received Selke votes in 7 consecutive seasons. Instantly will make whichever team gets him significantly better.
I’m not saying he’s someone you do “whatever it takes” to bring in. But not at least making the phone call would be a fireable offense.
I just dont want to overpay him. I’d love to have him tho. Need some of that money for our young guns to get paid. Plus veteran goaltending and defensive help too!
For a reasonable price I’d go for it but if he wants 14/15 mil I’m avoiding it. Have to at least take a look though
CBUS is stacked for this season…any player like Marner who would not consider CBUS should have their head checked. We get an upgrade like Marner or Robertson, plus a stud D man, we will make a deep run in 2025-26. Could see Elvis rebound with a robust D…but would be a nice to have 2 starting goalie system. We are pitied by the NHL fan base…however we are going to be like Florida in 2-3 seasons…like a phoenix rising from Arizona…
The Marner discourse is so crazy to me. I swear half of you guys on here would have been against the idea of the Johnny Gaudreau signing if it wasn’t such a complete surprise.
Mitch Marner has a wife and kid. Columbus is perfect for that.
While I would love Marner, I am thinking there is another player out there that might be a better fit (cap space). Consider Marchand. He said he wants good $ w shorter term. This may be a better fit for CBJ because cap space will be used up w Marchy, Fantilli, KJ, et al if they all continue to develop. Leadership, jam at LW and still have more cap space for defense.
With the cap projections, this is the exact time to add a guy like Marner. You get him and then the cap goes up just as all the young guys need deals. They slot in just as the money comes up. Timing is really good for this if he’ll sign.
Someone get Nathan Horton to give him a tour of the Zoo pronto!
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Is there another 100 point player that doesn’t seem to really “fit” more than Marner almost anywhere?
Do we want to pay that kind of money to a guy who disappears in the playoffs?
and has done-so multiple times?
could we take the $14 million a year he’ll want to come here and pay TWO decent players $7 million each per season instead?
I feel like we could get a quality 2nd line forward and 2nd pairing D-man for the same price as one Marner.
That’s just me talking out loud though ….
I don’t think he’ll be worth the contract he’ll demand. Nice player, but no thanks.
It’s malpractice to not at least check in and get a price tag. He’s a legit game changing and franchise altering talent despite Toronto media scapegoating him. His 4th best season would have broken the CBJ single season points record. He’s received Selke votes in 7 consecutive seasons. Instantly will make whichever team gets him significantly better.
I’m not saying he’s someone you do “whatever it takes” to bring in. But not at least making the phone call would be a fireable offense.
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I just dont want to overpay him. I’d love to have him tho. Need some of that money for our young guns to get paid. Plus veteran goaltending and defensive help too!
For a reasonable price I’d go for it but if he wants 14/15 mil I’m avoiding it. Have to at least take a look though
CBUS is stacked for this season…any player like Marner who would not consider CBUS should have their head checked. We get an upgrade like Marner or Robertson, plus a stud D man, we will make a deep run in 2025-26. Could see Elvis rebound with a robust D…but would be a nice to have 2 starting goalie system. We are pitied by the NHL fan base…however we are going to be like Florida in 2-3 seasons…like a phoenix rising from Arizona…
The Marner discourse is so crazy to me. I swear half of you guys on here would have been against the idea of the Johnny Gaudreau signing if it wasn’t such a complete surprise.
Mitch Marner has a wife and kid. Columbus is perfect for that.
While I would love Marner, I am thinking there is another player out there that might be a better fit (cap space). Consider Marchand. He said he wants good $ w shorter term. This may be a better fit for CBJ because cap space will be used up w Marchy, Fantilli, KJ, et al if they all continue to develop. Leadership, jam at LW and still have more cap space for defense.
With the cap projections, this is the exact time to add a guy like Marner. You get him and then the cap goes up just as all the young guys need deals. They slot in just as the money comes up. Timing is really good for this if he’ll sign.
Someone get Nathan Horton to give him a tour of the Zoo pronto!
What are his thoughts on garages though?