Thorny Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, 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? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Brawndo said: The highest cap hit in Minnesota Wild history is less than what the Sabres paid Hasek 20 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Randall Flagg Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Jesus...McAvoy is substantially better than Werenski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Jesus...McAvoy is substantially better than Werenski 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, #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. Dhalin if he performs like a top 3 defense man he'll get Eichel money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, Huckleberry said: Dhalin if he performs like a top 3 defense man he'll get Eichel money. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, #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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, #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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, 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. 1 hour ago, 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. Looks like I’m living comfortably in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 GMs seem afraid to commit long term to defenseman whereas the forwards are he opposite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 What a steal on McAvoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Flyers sign Konecny 6 Years 33 Million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 49 minutes ago, 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. It's going to be 10+ easily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 49 minutes ago, WildCard said: It's going to be 10+ easily We might, might, be talking about the best NHL defender in another 2-3 years. If so, give him whatever he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: We might, might, be talking about the best NHL defender in another 2-3 years. If so, give him whatever he wants. We might. Fortunately, they can negotiate a new deal to kick in then a year before that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 43 minutes ago, Taro T said: We might. Fortunately, they can negotiate a new deal to kick in then a year before that. Absolutely need to re-up him next summer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Boeser signs 3 years 5.8 Million AAV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Fancy stat guys - is this the best job anyone has ever done with any hockey stat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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