Braedon Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Perhaps I missed the discussion but from what I've read, it's been a trend in SJ for some of their up-and-comers to sign discount bridge contracts with the understanding that they'll hit payday with the last contract prior to UFA. However it appears they may have buried that trend with this trade, as I can't see players signing blindly after this. And to hear Seto gush about SJ, I can't help but feel for the guy: Setoguchi Signing I also find it amazing that Wilson could sign the contract, say the following, and send him packing the next day: "We're very fortunate that our players know when you're building a team and we've treated our players pretty consistently over the years," general manager Doug Wilson said. "The guys who want to be here help us to the best of their abilities with contracts that are fair. This is certainly an example of that." Burns is a nice addition to the blue line, but this is an odd situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Perhaps I missed the discussion but from what I've read, it's been a trend in SJ for some of their up-and-comers to sign discount bridge contracts with the understanding that they'll hit payday with the last contract prior to UFA. However it appears they may have buried that trend with this trade, as I can't see players signing blindly after this. And to hear Seto gush about SJ, I can't help but feel for the guy: Setoguchi Signing I also find it amazing that Wilson could sign the contract, say the following, and send him packing the next day: "We're very fortunate that our players know when you're building a team and we've treated our players pretty consistently over the years," general manager Doug Wilson said. "The guys who want to be here help us to the best of their abilities with contracts that are fair. This is certainly an example of that." Burns is a nice addition to the blue line, but this is an odd situation. I would be PISSED if I was Setoguchi, but to Wilson's credit, he did say he had no intentions of trading Setoguchi until Minnesota approached him about a deal for Burns. Said he couldn't pass it up. Sucks for Setoguchi but it is what it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I would be PISSED if I was Setoguchi, but to Wilson's credit, he did say he had no intentions of trading Setoguchi until Minnesota approached him about a deal for Burns. Said he couldn't pass it up. Sucks for Setoguchi but it is what it is... He'll be closer to home and in a real hockey city. (And I do realize that SJ has fans, but it isn't exactly Saint Paul.) He'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 He'll be closer to home and in a real hockey city. (And I do realize that SJ has fans, but it isn't exactly Saint Paul.) He'll be fine. Yeah, but he's taking about three steps backwards in terms of playing for a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Yeah, but he's taking about three steps backwards in terms of playing for a contender. Nah. San Jose is a great contender for a second-round spot, and that's about it. Minny will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Yeah, but he's taking about three steps backwards in terms of playing for a contender. Contender for what, most disappointing post-season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedon Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nah. San Jose is a great contender for a second-round spot, and that's about it. Minny will get better. And that's all well and good, but do you think negotiations will change in SJ, at least from the players end? They've had a nice thing going with Clowe and Pavelski both signing contracts around $3.5, where they probably could have gotten at least $4-4.5. Hell, they outproduce Pommer, imagine what Darcy would have given them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nah. San Jose is a great contender for a second-round spot, and that's about it. Minny will get better. They haven't made playoffs in three years, they have a lot of getting better to do if they are going to win a cup quicker than San Jose. But San Jose's window is probably closing quickly, maybe in 2-3 years Minnesota will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 And that's all well and good, but do you think negotiations will change in SJ, at least from the players end? They've had a nice thing going with Clowe and Pavelski both signing contracts around $3.5, where they probably could have gotten at least $4-4.5. Hell, they outproduce Pommer, imagine what Darcy would have given them. If SJ starts trading a lot of the 'hometown discount' guys away, yeah, negotiations could change. If Seteguchi's situation remains an isolated incident and Wilson can credibly explain how / why it happened, it probably won't mess their model too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkash Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 It's not going to hurt their image for the sole fact that if you're San Jose, it's a good trade. I think they overpaid, but they filled a need. They have 8 Setoguchi's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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