I'd gladly give Hamilton $8m...but I think he comes in higher than that. Unless WPG massively overpays, I feel like there isn't much a shot at landing him with more desirable locations being in the mix.

Yeah I think we’d be looking at closer to 10M to bring him to Manitoba unfortunately

If that becomes the ask, the Jets would need to look in another direction.

Give him what he wants, blank contract x7 years, keep stanley though, possibly add Tkachuk? And let’s get atter lol

I am as critical of the Jets GM (and coach) as much as others from the outside looking in because he seems to never really make moves or improve his team (every year they are wasting mvp performances from their goalie), but there always does need to be that qualifier that they will never be a big free agency destination. Now that can often be a blessing, seeing as how many overpay for UFAs, but even maybe trading for a player with a few years left changes the equation when you think the player will not resign.

What we know about Hamilton:
He’s by far the best UFA Dman this off-season.
Great offensive skills, good defensive skills.
He isnt Pieterangelo.
He marches to his own drummer.
About 8-12 teams are kicking the tires.

Is he worth $10M, not a chance in a flat cap world. Will he sign for over $8M, possibly, but not necessarily. Will the Jets need to overpay, for many players yes, as they would prefer to golf on their off days. For Hamilton, who knows.

Overall, I do like this off-season, though I would swap out Prefetti for a veteran bottom 6 option to help on the PK. I think Cole should get called up late in the season, for the stretch/playoff run. I don’t think he’s ready in October for Top 6 minutes.

Exactly man! It can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to UFA's, I also agree that the trade market for players with a couple years left on their deals is something we should explore more than we do.