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Forum: NHL Signings14 janv. 2020 à 12 h 30
Sujet: Washington Capitals signed Nicklas Bäckström (5 Years / $9,200,000 AAV)
On face value alone, this is an overpayment for AAV. But we all know how important center depth is, and the alternative to him leaving is just a nightmare for the Caps. But there are a few reasons why I think this makes sense.

1. Backstrom has been criminally underpaid for years. Now I know that isn't a reason to go out and overpay someone, but Backstrom and the organization have had a great relationship, so I don't mind it.
2. Given that Holtby's gone next season, we'll have the cap space to still improve our roster next season. I'd be more worried about making sure there's money for the contracts for Ovechkin, Vrana and Samsonov.
3. I think because this number starts with a 9, it's throwing a lot of people off. If he was supposed to get, let's say $8.5M, are we really complaining about a $700K overpayment? It's the same deal with the Kevin Hayes contract.
4. Look at recent center contracts for #1 centers. Seguin signed at a bargain under 10. Matt Duchene was signed to be a 1C at $8M per. Is Backstrom not right between those two? Given his point production and excellent two way play, this is worth while.
5. This team is trying to win. It's easier to work around the edges than leave a gaping hole down the middle while losing one of the franchise cornerstones over $700K.
Forum: NHL Signings13 sept. 2019 à 21 h 18
Sujet: Toronto Maple Leafs signed Mitchell Marner (6 Years / $10,903,000 AAV)
This was a close deal for me to say whether or not I liked the value of, but the pro's far outweigh the cons.

The downside, the deal itself is expensive, and is high compared to the previous market for 2nd contracts on RFA wingers, and likely going to look a little high even after his peers this year sign. For those reasons. It's hard to say how high compared to those other deals, but I have a feeling this will be the biggest AAV of any of the 2nd contracts.

The upside is that Dubas was given what most called an impossible task. There were hockey analysts that Guaranteed that Nylander would be traded because there was no way to sign all of the big 3 after the Tavares contract. Then it was assumed that young wingers like Kapanen and Johnsson would likely be sacrificed, but instead they were signed to solid deals. Most thought Toronto wouldn't be able to address their blueline or take on additional cap hit until the Marner scenario was taken care of, but instead they make a trade where they get a reasonable 3rd line center and their coveted RHD as well as move out the Marleau and Zaitsev contracts. Then it was assumed that Marner would be sitting to start the year, and that the only solution was a bridge deal, but instead Marner is signed for a term that isn't 5 years.

The reality is the Leafs are likely going into the season as a top 5-6 team in the NHL, they are at the cap but their core is locked up to considerable term, their team is young and their window should be several years, and their cap situation actually starts ease up when they are no longer riding the constant LTIR carousel and Ceci's deal comes off the books. Considering how impossible the to do list seemed, and the most people would have assumed the Leafs current depth chart wouldn't be cap compliant if it had been handed to you without salaries next to the names back when they announced the $81.5M cap, it's hard to say it's a bad deal. It's certainly not a steal, but to call it bad seems just factually incorrect considering the undertaking, and I think having it done with no missed games just puts it over the line to being positive.
Forum: NHL Trades19 juill. 2019 à 23 h 20
Sujet: (EDM/CGY) - Lucic (12.5% retained) & conditional 2020 3rd for Neal
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Trickster</b></div><div>I am iffy on this trade.

Does saving 500k really worth this?
Neal much more likely to bounce back over Lucic should be a factor in the decision for this too.</div></div>

This trade isn't nearly as bad for Calgary as everyone thinks/says it is. Everybody has to step back and look at the math.

Calgary and Edmonton are not New York or Los Angeles, or Toronto. Neal's contract was/is all salary, equally spread. Thus the Flames owed Neal $23 million over the next four years. In contrast, Lucic's contract was front-loaded and there was a $3 million signing bonus that Edmonton just paid, so Lucic is owed a total of $16 million by Calgary for the same period. Now subtract the retention ($3 million), and Calgary saves $10 million in real cash by this trade. Now $10 million to us sitting in the comfort of our armchairs at home may not seem important, but to the Calgary GM it means that he can offer a free agent next summer a $2.5 million signing bonus in every year on a four-year contract -- money he didn't have before, but which may mean the difference between being able to sign Matt Duchene or Artemi Panarin and being able to sign Ryan Dzingel. So although Edmonton may be the winner on the ice, Calgary is the winner at the bank.
Forum: NHL Signings5 juill. 2019 à 12 h 36
Sujet: Toronto Maple Leafs signed Alexander Kerfoot (4 Years / $3,500,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsForEver</b></div><div>I wouldn't call him a Wizard. He's still very bad.

He's kept the team that same/made it a little worse.

He has also depleted the prospect depth and you guys have no 1st round pick next year. Not a good thing.</div></div>

Since he inherited the team, he's brought in John Tavares, Jake Muzzin, Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot. He shipped out Kadri and two first round picks to make this happen. He's kept the teams young core in tact and improved the defense. Johnsson and Kapanen are both back. And the early returns on his two drafts are excellent. Sandin is a stud, and even without a first round pick this year, he got Nicholas Robertson and Mikko Kokkonen, who both should be solid players down the road. The only prospects he's traded away are Grundstrom and Durzi. While Grundstrom would be nice to have this year, they're worth it in the Muzzin trade. Even with his young stars demanding more than originally projected, he's able to keep them all and improve the team. Not sure how that makes him a bad GM.
Forum: NHL Signings6 juin 2019 à 16 h 44
Sujet: Dallas Stars signed Roman Polák (1 Year / $1,750,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Claesson4Norris</b></div><div>As far as the contract itself, that's what you'd expect for a 3rd pair RD, but man, I do not see how this guy keeps getting signed. He's not very good.</div></div>

he keeps getting signed because he's a physical player willing to do the grunt work of being a defense man. That's what it boils down to. I like him as a depth guy, 7th man, put him in when you need to be a bit heavier in the game. Something teams like to add in the playoffs. Not only will he hit people, but he's 6'2 240 lbs and he'll scrap it up with you if you aren't careful.
So yeah, he's not winning any award for being the most skilled guy on the ice. But winning in the playoffs isn't always about being the most skilled. It's about taking care of things and doing what needs to be done. And he's a willing player at that.
Forum: NHL Trades25 févr. 2019 à 11 h 24
Sujet: (WPG/NYR) - Lemieux, 2019 1st and conditional 4th for Hayes
I really like this trade for the rangers-- i would've pushed for a better conditional pick and had it on hayes resigning in WPG.
Rangers can always (probably would be a mistake) sign hayes in the offseason.

NY wins because they get a good young physical forward in Lemieux plus a first rounder-- for someone they may not resign. Yes it would've been nice to add Appleton but they get a physical presence that DQ commands. Solid player in both the OHL and AHL that will stick up for teammates. He will do well with the rangers considering they've lacked grit lately and get a productive player rather than a McLeod type player.

WPG wins because Hayes is a huge center that'll play well with Laine and Ehlers. Pass first which should help Laine continue his rebound from the drought. Plus they didn't give away a top 3 prospect in Niku, Ves or Appleton
Forum: NHL Signings29 juill. 2018 à 17 h 24
Sujet: Washington Capitals signed Tom Wilson (6 Years / $5,166,667 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jasondomitrovic</b></div><div>Jack Johnson played for TORTS last season so I means nothing as Torts ruins players as he has done in every team he has coached. Jack will have great chance to learn more from Gonchar who makes D players better every time. Environment is crucial for true success and Jack is very pleased to be out of Columbus. AND Jack Johnson got 5 years Mr. Genius. I don't care how old Tom Wilson is or not he is Drastically overpaid.</div></div>

Yeah Seth Jones and dubois look terrible and torts is ruining their career.

He also made the decision to get jones who finished top 3 in Norris voting? But yeah your knowledge in him and how he ruins players is great.

Kinda like the pens and cole right?

And gonchar is good but a lump of **** is just a lump of ****. No matter what you mold it into it will just be ****

Wilson should have made 4 million. Drastically over paid would be 8 million not 5 million. But again mr genius Tom Wilson playing top line minutes has shown he can handle it. I can repost numbers but what’s the point you’ll just come back with the generic he’s a goon 4th lines thing so why beat the dead horse right?

Facts : Wilson plays amazing on the top line. Averaged .75ppg and won a cup.

He is “overpaid” by 1 million. But so is Johnson haglin eichel ....etc. I used some penguins just so you can follow what I’m saying easier.

Point being last year everyone laughed and said kuzy and orlov were overpaid and those same people aren’t saying anything..........

This is a signing that’s better judged after next season assuming caps are sober and actually training
Forum: NHL Signings15 juill. 2018 à 17 h 35
Sujet: Montreal Canadiens signed Phillip Danault (3 Years / $3,083,333 AAV)
<strong>HONEST OPINION</strong>

<strong>Yes </strong>- This is contract is good value for 3 years.
<strong>Yes </strong>- Domi's contract is good value for 2 years.
<strong>Yes</strong> - Armia's contract is good value for this year.
<strong>Yes</strong> - Gallagher's contract is good value for 3 more years.

But do you know what Montreal will definitely not be worrying about for the next 3 years? Cap Space.

They're in the middle of a "re-tool" and if everything works out perfectly, they'll be a cup contender again in about....3 Years.

And if things do go perfectly....Danault, Domi, Armia and Gallagher will all be huge contributors to that success.

Which means the best case scenario has all 4 of them receiving massive raises in near future....because they took short-term CapFriendy deals while we had plenty of cap space.

So we can look forward to those pay raises in 3 years....but at the same time:

<strong>Weber </strong>- will be a geriatric care patient making $7,900,000 for another 5 years.
<strong>Price </strong>- may or may not look like Carey Price, but will still be making $10,500,000 for another 5 years.
<strong>Alzner</strong> - will have completed his transformation into a traffic cone, but still making $4,625,000 per year.
<strong>Shaw </strong> - will be the leagues wealthiest 4th line grinder, and still making $3,900,000 per year.
<strong>Mete, Poehling, Kotkaniemi, Juulsen, etc.</strong> will be finished or finishing their ELC's and looking for cash.

So ya....based on the Montreal's current situation....I think Bergy should've tried to get these guys on long-term deals....even if they were more expensive (and he definitely should have locked up the guys with consistent NHL track records....some of them were ripe for long-term discounts).

But if I'm being honest....I don't believe he thought about any of this before negotiating....because they all got signed pretty quick.

And I don't think he has a plan to get rid of the albatross (and future albatross) contracts on the roster....which will only get harder to move with time.

<strong>So now I'm worried that any glimmer of a bright future will eventually force Bergevin to purge that future away.

And I can only guess how those trades will turn out with Bergy at the helm. </strong>
Forum: NHL Signings12 juill. 2018 à 17 h 37
Sujet: New York Rangers signed Cody McLeod (1 Year / $750,000 AAV)
worst signing of the offseason.

he can't play hockey

he can't fight

he doesn't protect his teammates

what he does:
- take up a roster spot
- drag his line down
- stage boring and useless fights

I hate this watching this guy "play" hockey and you playing Cody McLeod is wasting your 4th line. NYR have a perfectly serviceable 4th liner in Fast, but to no ones surprise, the Rangers 4th line struggled mightily when McLeod was on the ice.

just look at these stats. they don't do the eye test justice - by the eye test, he is even worse.

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unforgotten how he failed to do the one thing he was hired to do - protect his teammates. both Vesey and Staal got horribly banged up with McLeod watching and not even retaliating later (which I don't like but the sole chance of this happening is enough for some to defend signings like this. it doesn't work. it never has. it never will).

this signing is inexcusable and sends the wrong message, blocks the path for guys like Lettieri and will inevitably lead to someone sitting in the pressbox who doesn't deserve it. **** it, I'd much rather have Glass back.