Larsson Extended on a(nother) One-Year Deal

[That Aud Smell]

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/m_news.htm?id=880788

 

At first, I thought my feed was a year old.

[Taro T]

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/m_news.htm?id=880788

At first, I thought my feed was a year old.

As long as he's still an RFA next season, cool.

[LGR4GM]

... I feel like we should shinny or get off the pot with this guy

[That Aud Smell]

As long as he's still an RFA next season, cool.

And will he be?

... I feel like we should shinny or get off the pot with this guy

I get that. But he too may want another chance to earn a big(ger) deal.

[Norcal]

Good signing, he's only played one full year let him prove he's the player he looks like he can be. If the value doesn't match up at the deadline Murray can flip him for an asset.

I really like the player Larsson can be, I hope he continues his progression next year and gets the deal.

[pastajoe]

He's no better than a third line center, which when the team is healthy is where Girgs should play. So hopefully Tim can flip him for a pick at the deadline if not in the playoffs, or a short term vet if they are.

[inkman]

I see a nice long term role for Johan. Perfect bottom six guy with enough skill to jump up a line on an interim basis.

[TrueBlueGED]

Not happy with only a one year deal. Was hoping for 3.

[Derrico]

I see a nice long term role for Johan. Perfect bottom six guy with enough skill to jump up a line on an interim basis.

Agreed.  He really excelled in the second half of the season as a 3rd line C.

 

What are our guesses for salary?

[pastajoe]

John Vogl: Johan Larsson's one-year deal is for $950,000, a nice bump from $800,000.

[darksabre]

Good enough for me.

[Derrico]

John Vogl: Johan Larsson's one-year deal is for $950,000, a nice bump from $800,000.

Thought it would have been a bit more.  I'll take it and see how this year goes.

[That Aud Smell]

I like the player, like the deal. Giddee up.

[dudacek]

No issues whatsoever.

If he makes them pay next summer, he will have earned it.

Really like Johan. There was time early in the year I thought he was done here but Dan finally found him a home.

Edited April 30, 2016 by dudacek

[Doohicksie]

He's no better than a third line center, which when the team is healthy is where Girgs should play. So hopefully Tim can flip him for a pick at the deadline if not in the playoffs, or a short term vet if they are.

 

I think he's a better 3C than Girgs though.

[TrueBlueGED]

I think he's a better 3C than Girgs though.

At least the way Bylsma uses his 3rd line, you are absolutely correct.

[nfreeman]

At least the way Bylsma uses his 3rd line, you are absolutely correct.

Just asking -- what 3rd line usage would enable Zemgus to surpass Larsson?

[TrueBlueGED]

Just asking -- what 3rd line usage would enable Zemgus to surpass Larsson?

 

If we went to a more balanced line approach with 3 scoring lines, I still think Zemgus has more offensive juice than Larsson does, and would be more suited to such a situation. 

[WildCard]

I like the 3rd shutdown line personally

[qwksndmonster]

Larsson is the man. Kinda wish it was a longer deal but whatevs.

[SwampD]

If we went to a more balanced line approach with 3 scoring lines, I still think Zemgus has more offensive juice than Larsson does, and would be more suited to such a situation. 

I think Girgs would make a great wing for Larsson.

[Taro T]

I think Girgs would make a great wing for Larsson.

Throw in Desaulariers and it's the best 4th line in the league. ;)

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WildCard, on 29 Apr 2016 - 7:41 PM, said:

I like the 3rd shutdown line personally

 

I thought that line was effective in that capacity, but are we seeing shut-down lines in these playoffs?  I mean, lines whose predominant role is to shut-down a top line.  I'm seeing shut-down lines that are a threat offensively as well.  Maybe Larsson thinks he has more offense to give and is holding out for a bigger contract, but I'm scratching my head trying recall if I thought Foligno, Larsson and Gionta were an offensive threat.  I think the Larsson we have seen really isn't on the roster of a legit playoff team.  And I like Larsson, but, well...

[pastajoe]

When the young better two-way talent makes the team, I see Larrson and Foligno playing 4th line with DLo, and Girgs playing 3rd with two better wings.

[Rasmus_]

I thought it made sense to reward him for his play and sign him for two or three seasons at $1,350,000-$1,750,000 for his two way ability and his PK and face off work.  However, I cannot blame them for wanting to see more before raising the stakes.  Either way he's locked in.  One piece done. 

If we went to a more balanced line approach with 3 scoring lines, I still think Zemgus has more offensive juice than Larsson does, and would be more suited to such a situation. 

 

I can definitely agree with that.  He just had a really down year and I truly believe he'll rebound this upcoming season.