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Los Angeles Kings signed Austin Wagner (3 Years / $1,133,333 AAV)

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Sep. 1, 2020 at 6:17 p.m.
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Austin Wagner has signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Kings.
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SIGNED BY: Rob Blake
Length: 3 years
Value: $3,400,000
Expiry Status: UFA (No QO)
Cap % Tooltip: 1.39
Signing Team: Logo of the Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles Kings
Signing Date: Sep. 1, 2020
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Austin Wagner signed a 3 year, $3,400,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Sep. 1, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $1,133,333.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2020-21$1,133,333$1,133,333$0$0$900,000$900,000$900,000
2021-22$1,133,333$1,133,333$0$0$1,100,000$1,100,000$1,100,000
2022-23$1,133,333$1,133,333$0$0$1,400,000$1,400,000$1,400,000
TOTAL$3,399,999$3,399,999$0$0$3,400,000$3,400,000$3,400,000
Qualifying OfferTooltip: $1,360,000
Sep. 1, 2020 at 6:20 p.m.
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Good signing. If he ever learns how to finish on his breakaways, he's going to get a much bigger payday in 2023. If not, he's still a quality 4th liner for not much money.
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Sep. 1, 2020 at 7:33 p.m.
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This seems a little high to me. I had Grundstrom and Wagner both pegged at around 950; if one were to come in higher than the other, I figured it to be Grundstrom.
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Sep. 1, 2020 at 8:21 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
This seems a little high to me. I had Grundstrom and Wagner both pegged at around 950; if one were to come in higher than the other, I figured it to be Grundstrom.


3Y deal, probably reason why. And still an effective 4th liner.
Sep. 1, 2020 at 10:31 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
This seems a little high to me. I had Grundstrom and Wagner both pegged at around 950; if one were to come in higher than the other, I figured it to be Grundstrom.


1.1 is on the cheap end now for good 4th liners. Plus they really don't have any cap issues upcoming so it's not a big deal in the long run
Sep. 1, 2020 at 10:50 p.m.
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Could look like a steal of a contract in a few years.
Sep. 1, 2020 at 11:53 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
This seems a little high to me. I had Grundstrom and Wagner both pegged at around 950; if one were to come in higher than the other, I figured it to be Grundstrom.


Not sure why. Grundstrom had a poor training camp and played nearly the entire season in Ontario, while Wagner has had a full time NHL slot for two seasons now. Grundstrom has a higher ceiling, but teams don't pay for potential.
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Sep. 2, 2020 at 12:26 a.m.
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Not sure why. Grundstrom had a poor training camp and played nearly the entire season in Ontario, while Wagner has had a full time NHL slot for two seasons now. Grundstrom has a higher ceiling, but teams don't pay for potential.


I'm looking forward to revisiting this with you at the trade deadline.
Sep. 2, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.
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It's a little too high right now, but that doesn't matter at all. Wagner does everything you could ask from a 4LW.
Sep. 2, 2020 at 1:35 p.m.
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I'm looking forward to revisiting this with you at the trade deadline.


By that time it's entirely possible that Grundstrom has overtaken Wagner in his development and the former proves to be the better player. However, contract values are based on past performance, not future potential. Wagner earned the higher payday.
Sep. 2, 2020 at 1:36 p.m.
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It's a little too high right now, but that doesn't matter at all. Wagner does everything you could ask from a 4LW.


Wagner actually plays RW. Moore is the LW on his line.
Sep. 2, 2020 at 5:05 p.m.
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Wagner actually plays RW. Moore is the LW on his line.


Oh? Well, you learn something new every day.
 
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