Twitter Reaction: Leafs get rave reviews on Rielly, Kadri deals

NHL insider Chris Johnston discusses the Maple Leafs locking up both Morgan Rielly and Nazem Kadri, but says they will be up against the cap this offseason and aren’t in good position to sign Steven Stamkos.

Jeff Simmons April 13, 2016, 10:47 AM

The Toronto Maple Leafs stole the headlines on the first day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by announcing six-year extensions for forward Nazem Kadri and defenceman Morgan Rielly on Wednesday morning.

Couldn't be happier to spend the next 6 years with the @MapleLeafs and @mriles4 Toronto will always be home

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/720247687879254016

Rielly and Kadri were both scheduled to become restricted free agents this summer. The two will continue to play important roles as president Brendan Shanahan, GM Lou Lamoriello and head coach Mike Babcock try to rebuild the Maple Leafs’ roster.

"The fans are the best in the League and as players we're very grateful to be here." – Morgan Rielly #TMLtalk

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 13, 2016

"I think this is the only place to play for me. This is where my heart is." – Nazem Kadri. #TMLtalk

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 13, 2016

The Maple Leafs have taken plenty of criticism in the past for their valuation of players during the salary cap era, but the response was almost entirely positive when the terms of the two contracts were released.

A six-year deal buys up two of Morgan Rielly's potential UFA years and four of Nazem Kadri's.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 13, 2016

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Here is some of the best reaction on Twitter after the Maple Leafs’ news:

Congrats to two great friends, teammates and players!! @mriles4 @43_Kadri https://t.co/wDECRsFz4m

— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) April 13, 2016

Wow: $4.5M AAV for 6 years of Kadri. Leafs fans: Lamoirello is new to you. Get used to this image. #LousKoolAid pic.twitter.com/2KgRrybjlp

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) April 13, 2016

Can't argue with Leafs signings of Rielly and Kadri. If they even touch their potential they will be steals.

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) April 13, 2016

Maple Leafs announce new six-year deals for Rielly and Kadri. Really. This is not the Onion.

— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) April 13, 2016

Captain Lou strikes again! Kadri 4.5?? Rielly 5.0?? Each for 6 yrs? That's brilliant!! Well done #Leafs. The revolution continues. #TMLTalk

— Blue is the Colour (@leafsin2030) April 13, 2016

Anybody else still looking for the "catch" in these Rielly, Kadri contracts? In terms of AAV, seems like a steal for Leafs.

— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) April 13, 2016

https://twitter.com/generalfanager/status/720248594880528384

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One symptom of the Kadri extension is the increased likelihood that Tyler Bozak will be moved in the summer. #Leafs

— Michael Augello (@MikeInBuffalo) April 13, 2016

Rielly becomes Captain in one or two years. https://t.co/DnIrrWiPbe

— Jess Georgakopoulos (@Jessgeorgakops) April 13, 2016

I think #Leafs have two rebuild ideas. Both involve Kadri. One has Auston, one has Stamkos pitch

— . (@AWalksOfficial) April 13, 2016

https://twitter.com/MattsMusings1/status/720251362219585536

Last Leafs regime: "LEAKS FOR DAYZ!"

This Leafs regime: "lol let's break the news ourselves and watch everyone try to guess dollar values."

— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) April 13, 2016

This GM > Last GM https://t.co/8diqm11ya1

— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) April 13, 2016

Great job by Lamoriello on Rielly deal. Six yrs down the road his $5 million AAV will be such a bargain. Still less than Clarkson's. #leafs

— Mike Zeisberger (@zeisberger) April 13, 2016

Sweet Lou signed rielly for less then Clarkson lol

— Mike

2-3 more years under Babcock and Rielly will be a top 10 defenseman in the NHL

— David (@daveyygravy) April 13, 2016

Nazem Kadri had an extremely low shooting% this season, which tends to be cyclical. He would have scored 27 goals with his career average.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 13, 2016

Leafs give Nazem Kadri a 6-year contract. Somewhere Ron Wilson and Randy Carlyle threw up in their mouths a little. #kadri

— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) April 13, 2016

https://twitter.com/SteveBurtch/status/720248795804540929

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