The Ottawa fans are the real winners here. After years of letting star players walk or trading them for peanuts they finally committed to keeping their young stars in the system.
I don't think Brady based on his stats deserved more than 8, hell maybe not even more than 7.5. The Svech deal would've been reasonable. But sens had too, and it's good to get him locked up for 7. Having Chabot and Tkachuk locked in is a massive win, despite the dollar amount. I'm curious what the bonus money is like.
It's great for Brady too. Obviously the money but the term is great he get to have 2 massive deals before he leaves the NHL. That's maximizing you're dollars.
Over 10% of the cap is too much for a scoring agitator. Tom Wilson isn't making this kind of % and even a guy like Wayne Simmonds back when he was scoring 30 goals a year (50-60 pts) in his prime signed long term for 6.63%. Knowing their team's on an internal cap it'll be interesting to see when times come to pay other key pieces like top 6 scoring wingers and another top pair defender...
Quoting: pharrow
a "little" high?
Back to back years of low 20 goals and mid 40 points.
Even last year 25 goal and 53 point average.
HTF does that get you over 8 million per?
This shouldn't have been over 6.
That's what happens when you paint yourself in a corner... What else are they going to do, trade the face of their franchise for picks? It's not normal for the fan base to hold their breath every time there's a big contract talk, ownership needs to change for the team to be successful.
The cap hit is obviously high, but comparing his point totals with other players is deceiving... He has played with terrible players and rookies.
If he was on even an average team, he'd be probably already have 60 points.
I think when the Sens become a playoff team, Brady will have 60-70 points easy.
a "little" high?
Back to back years of low 20 goals and mid 40 points.
Even last year 25 goal and 53 point average.
HTF does that get you over 8 million per?
This shouldn't have been over 6.
Its high..
But also worth considering that his team sucks and putting up points doesn't come as easy as almost any other team.
He is a 60 point guy almost anywhere else.
The extra $500K and one less year compared to Svechnikov is an indicator that a We Suck Tax is real and it exists in the NHL. Good for the Tkachuks; Keith really taught his boys well. Also good for the fans that Ottawa finally has a long-term group to get excited for instead of always worrying about their players leaving.
I don't think Brady based on his stats deserved more than 8, hell maybe not even more than 7.5. The Svech deal would've been reasonable. But sens had too, and it's good to get him locked up for 7. Having Chabot and Tkachuk locked in is a massive win, despite the dollar amount. I'm curious what the bonus money is like.
Svechnikov posted 55, 15-27-42 [0.76 P/GP] last season
B Tkachuk posted 56, 17-19-36 [0.64 P/GP] last season
Worse, there hasn't been any growth in Brady's game in 3 seasons in the NHL. He COULD turn out to be worth this contract, but it's not a good bet.
Its high..
But also worth considering that his team sucks and putting up points doesn't come as easy as almost any other team.
He is a 60 point guy almost anywhere else.
Points don't come easily anywhere, you have to create opportunities for yourself. Brady isn't good at that. Ottawa was 19th in the league in scoring last year, basically average. That's a piss poor excuse.
Points don't come easily anywhere, you have to create opportunities for yourself. Brady isn't good at that. Ottawa was 19th in the league in scoring last year, basically average. That's a piss poor excuse.
Extremely piss poor. Not eat scoring points for the wild but kaprisov found a way. The sens were not that bad of a team. They played a very competitive style.
Points don't come easily anywhere, you have to create opportunities for yourself. Brady isn't good at that. Ottawa was 19th in the league in scoring last year, basically average. That's a piss poor excuse.
I guess we'll see won't we...
Again I don't disagree thats in an overpay, but the Sens are taking a gamble that he'll be a 60-70 point guy in a year or two.
In exchange for that gamble they get a 7 year term which is good for a team that is not a desirable place to play