Resign Barrie

I hope you are fully aware @TavaresIsALeaf where that "Barrie is looking for $8 million per year on next contract" rumor came from. That was Steve Simmons. The same guy who just said that Don Cherry will not be back on Coach's Corner. The same guy that came up with that Phil Kessel loves hot dogs ps. The same guy that was fired from TSN's The Reporters. It is really unfortunate that sites like Pro Hockey Rumor pick up such things and post them, because the truth is there is absolutely NO merit to this. Barrie's people have never provided anyone a number for a next contract. After the acquisition, Dubas asked if he was interested in an extension and Barrie's agent said they would prefer to discuss after this coming season. At no point was a number ever put forth. Steve Simmons likes to stir the put. He has absolutely no credible sources anymore.

I am aware of the source. I'm just working with any info that I have to assemble the team

Well at least you are aware. It's a terrible source. Try using comps instead. If he resigned for a long term deal, Barrie should be at or around $6.75 million AAV.

Where did you get that number??? Any comparables?

Yes, I am specifically looking at Ryan Ellis' new deal he just received during this past season, which was 8 years at $6.25 million AAV. Barrie is a little bit better offensively, but I would argue Ellis is better defensively. Regardless, I think Barrie gets more but doesn't quite get to $7 million.