Thorner Posted September 14, 2019 Report Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) On 9/14/2019 at 12:28 PM, rakish said: This is why I don't like Botterill's offseason. I think if he had capspace, he could make a trade with Tampa, instead he spent his capspace until he ran out. I've been thinking about how the cap affects what I call the development sine wave. Before the cap, when you're good (at the top of the sine wave), you trade your futures to increase you present value, which inevitably leads to having a bad team (the bottom of the sine wave) 5 years out. With a cap, Tampa will be trading some of their present for futures to fit under their cap, thus making them better in 5 years, so eliminating the development sine wave. Does this make any sense? Expand I think there's credence to the theory that Botterill sold the Peguluas on next year being his big year to build, with the contracts coming off the books that are. As you alluded to, he didn't make much of an effort to keep the cap flexible for this season, what with nearly everyone from last year still here, with us already utilizing LTIR at this time (or projected to, I should say). I count 10 contracts coming off the books. Edited September 14, 2019 by Thorny 2
Eleven Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 5:33 PM, Brawndo said: Expand The highest cap hit in Minnesota Wild history is less than what the Sabres paid Hasek 20 years ago. 1
North Buffalo Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 12:36 PM, Brawndo said: Expand
Randall Flagg Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 Jesus...McAvoy is substantially better than Werenski 1
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 2:46 PM, Randall Flagg said: Jesus...McAvoy is substantially better than Werenski Expand Yeah, I’m pretty high on both of them but McAvoy is going to be a top five defenseman in the league. That’s a steal of a deal. Another good sign for Buffalo when it’s time to re-up Dahlin. 1
Huckleberry Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 3:34 PM, #freejame said: Yeah, I’m pretty high on both of them but McAvoy is going to be a top five defenseman in the league. That’s a steal of a deal. Another good sign for Buffalo when it’s time to re-up Dahlin. Expand Dhalin if he performs like a top 3 defense man he'll get Eichel money.
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 4:16 PM, Huckleberry said: Dhalin if he performs like a top 3 defense man he'll get Eichel money. Expand That’s not what the market has been showing at all. Even going back further to Karlsson’s first deal. If I had to take a complete shot in the dark based on RFA defensemen contract history, he’ll sign 8x9.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 4:56 PM, #freejame said: That’s not what the market has been showing at all. Even going back further to Karlsson’s first deal. If I had to take a complete shot in the dark based on RFA defensemen contract history, he’ll sign 8x9. Expand If he turns into the closest thing to Bobby Orr since Bobby Orr, which seems likely, there is no way the Sabres offer, nor will he accept, that little. I really don't think any recent UFA, or RFA, signings will have any impact on his next contract.
dudacek Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 4:56 PM, #freejame said: That’s not what the market has been showing at all. Even going back further to Karlsson’s first deal. If I had to take a complete shot in the dark based on RFA defensemen contract history, he’ll sign 8x9. Expand The best contract ever signed by a defenceman coming off his ELC remains Ekblad at 8 years, $7.5 and that is generally considered an overpay. Provorov’s new deal of 6.75 over 6 is the new number two.
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 5:07 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: If he turns into the closest thing to Bobby Orr since Bobby Orr, which seems likely, there is no way the Sabres offer, nor will he accept, that little. I really don't think any recent UFA, or RFA, signings will have any impact on his next contract. Expand On 9/15/2019 at 5:07 PM, dudacek said: The best contract ever signed by a defenceman coming off his ELC remains Ekblad at 8 years, $7.5 and that is generally considered an overpay. Provorov’s new deal of 6.75 over 6 is the new number two. Expand Looks like I’m living comfortably in the middle.
triumph_communes Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 GMs seem afraid to commit long term to defenseman whereas the forwards are he opposite
Brawndo Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 Flyers sign Konecny 6 Years 33 Million
Ducky Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 Spurgeon's contract kicks in next year and he will be 30. Too much term and a bit too much salary but, hey, it's the Wild.
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 I'd keep in mind that Dahlin has already produced provorov's best year. I'm telling you, Dahlin is the exception not the rule. We're talking starting at 7.5mil and honestly he could change that drastically after this season.
Thorner Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) If Dahlin gets done next summer, it'll be all good. If it's pushed back to the following summer, not so much, and probably a warning of difficult negotiations to come. Good problem to have though either way. Edited September 16, 2019 by Thorny
WildCard Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 8:30 PM, LGR4GM said: I'd keep in mind that Dahlin has already produced provorov's best year. I'm telling you, Dahlin is the exception not the rule. We're talking starting at 7.5mil and honestly he could change that drastically after this season. Expand It's going to be 10+ easily 1
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 9:20 PM, WildCard said: It's going to be 10+ easily Expand We might, might, be talking about the best NHL defender in another 2-3 years. If so, give him whatever he wants.
Taro T Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 10:10 PM, LGR4GM said: We might, might, be talking about the best NHL defender in another 2-3 years. If so, give him whatever he wants. Expand We might. Fortunately, they can negotiate a new deal to kick in then a year before that. 1
Thorner Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 10:19 PM, Taro T said: We might. Fortunately, they can negotiate a new deal to kick in then a year before that. Expand Absolutely need to re-up him next summer. 3
Brawndo Posted September 17, 2019 Report Posted September 17, 2019 Boeser signs 3 years 5.8 Million AAV
Randall Flagg Posted September 17, 2019 Report Posted September 17, 2019 Fancy stat guys - is this the best job anyone has ever done with any hockey stat?
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