Joel Armia has signed a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

I honestly don't mind this contract. He can slot anywhere in our top 12 and play in the role that is asked of him.

Few RW heading to FA might have helped him get a bit more than expected, but I’m happy to keep a player with such a unique skill set! I’d say it’s fair

Solid player and deal ends at 32 - right around when you'd like it too. Not a steal by any means but a valuable player to keep.

Good depth player. Great deal from both parties.

Maybe a bit high of an AAV but good deal for what he brings

I remember this exact contract being signed by Paul Byron a couple of seasons ago, and he spent last year bouncing around on waivers. This much money and term for a 28 year old bottom 6 guy is a big risk and Bergevin seems not to have learned from his own mistake

Finally something that actually makes sense

Tad high in money but he is pretty versatile

Have you seen both playing in the playoffs?

If you compare it to Goodrow's deal, this one is going to age better.

Seems a tad on the high side, but still a decent contract.

Byron was on waivers for cap reasons (same exact reason as Tyler Johnson). He wasn't anywhere near a waiver quality player

Great contact for the Canadiens. I like Armia as a bottom 6 forward and what he brings to the team. Good signing!

maybe a bit too much but otherwise i love it he's back WOOOOOOOOOo

Yikes. It's Brett Connolly all over again.

So Byron AND Armia are among bottom six top 10 of the league if we understand MB move. One is the fastest pker eva, the second munch a puck for age. Do we have the best third liners of the league ?? Could that be it and why we made scf?

He by far earned his contract last year and this is just a tad raise. He's at minimum a 3rd liner on nearly every team in the league

Definitely fair value, and I’m glad to see him back. Likely means we’re out on Hamilton, and I can’t see the habs adding another winger now.

I had him slightly lower ($3.25M x 3) so no complaints here. He's worth keeping around for that price. I think that probably means Byron is moved, depending on how free agency shakes out.

Slight overpay but I think he will stay useful throughout the duration of his contract.

contract is like paul byron 2.0, love armia but you dont give term to these sort of players.

Good deal for both sides . Armia is big , good shot but inconsistent sometimes. The one that compared Byron to Armia doesn’t no much lol. They are complete opposite, and Armia’s contract will end 2 years before Byron In term of age (32 vs34)

Length is good, but AAV feels a little high after a down season.

this is 500K too high but 2M too high for a 4th liner(cuz thats where he will play until injuries)