> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # [Thursday LL] A Whole Lot of Talking - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ll-a-whole-lot-of-talking-rumors-notes-free-agency-maple-leafs-signing-june-26/ - Published: 2014-06-26T10:00:04.000Z - Updated: 2014-06-26T10:00:04.000Z - Author: Steve filler - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 The five day window for negotiating with UFAs-to-be has started, and reportedly there is some interest in Dave Bolland, who reportedly asked for around 5 million and 7-8 years in negotiations. Must be easy to invent numbers when you're staring at Bozak and Clarkson. The Leafs' offer is believed to be around 4M and 5 years, as if giving five years to a 29-year old depth player who's currently rehabbing an injury is a good idea. Come join us in holding our breath, hoping someone who isn't Dave Nonis gives Bolland the high-risk, low-reward contract that the arguable-third-line center is seeking. For now, some links. Dumb Things Leaf Management Says: [Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Tim Leiweke makes…outspoken…remarks](http://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comments/maple-leaf-sports-and-entertainment-president-tim-leiweke-makes...outspoken?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tim Leiweke has no idea what's going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Apparently the pressure for Shanahan to make changes was from [us, the public](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-focus-on-optics-betrays-message-of-accountability/). Start with the dumb quotes and watch them get dumber. Contracts from around the league: [Done deal: Lightning sign Callahan to 6 year deal](http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/6/25/5841580/done-deal-lightning-sign-callahan-to-6-year-deal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 6 years, 5.8M AAV for Ryan "Sunk Cost" Callahan. [Marian Gaborik signs 7-year, cap friendly deal with champion Kings](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/marian-gaborik-signs-7-year--cap-friendly-deal-with-champion-kings-180206494.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 4.875M cap hit. Gee it's almost like if you sign someone to an extended term, the team should get something out of it. [Nikita Nikitin Signs In Edmonton](http://www.coppernblue.com/2014/6/25/5841798/nikita-nikitin-signs-in-edmonton?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 2 years, 4.5M AAV (yes, AAV). [Jonas Gustavsson Officially Signs 1-Year Extension - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2014/6/25/5843644/nhl-free-agency-red-wings-jonas-gustavsson-officially-signs-1-year-extension?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) HAHAHA, HE GOT A RAISE! Talking Heads: Some good, some Simmons. [Steve Simmons, Tyler Dellow and shouting about Dave Bolland](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/steve-simmons--tyler-dellow-and-shouting-about-dave-bolland-165706004.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This was a bit of a riot yesterday. Listen as Steve Simmons explodes into a giant mess of poorly defended opinions. [NHL -- Josh Ho-Sang is ultra-skilled and well rounded, but also frustrating](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/11132294/nhl-josh-ho-sang-ultra-skilled-well-rounded-frustrating?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Craig Custance talks about why Ho Sang's character problems are a concern, and why his CHL stats may not scream "obvious talent." It's like a grown-up version of the similar Steve Simmons piece. A new free agent: [Lightning exercise compliance buyout on Ryan Malone - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/6/25/5841552/ryan-malone-tampa-bay-lightning-compliance-buyout-2014-free-agency?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Remember all those trade rumors where the Leafs spent assets to acquire him? Man those were dumb. Rumors: [Kesler, Miller, Bolland = No Shortage Of Canucks News / Rumours](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2014/6/25/5843592/kesler-miller-bolland-no-shortage-of-canucks-news-rumours?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Things going crazy over in Vancouver.