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New Jersey Devils signed Tomas Tatar (2 Years / $4,500,000 AAV)

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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:38 p.m.
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Tomas Tatar has signed a new contract with the New Jersey Devils.
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SIGNED BY: Tom Fitzgerald
Length: 2 years
Value: $9,000,000
Expiry Status: UFA
Cap % Tooltip: 5.52
Signing Team: Logo of the New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Devils
Signing Date: Aug. 5, 2021
Source: CapFriendly

Tomas Tatar signed a 2 year, $9,000,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils on Aug. 5, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $4,500,000.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2021-22$4,500,000$4,500,000$0$1,000,000$2,750,000$3,750,000$3,750,000
2022-23$4,500,000$4,500,000$0$2,000,000$3,250,000$5,250,000$5,250,000
TOTAL$9,000,000$9,000,000$0$3,000,000$6,000,000$9,000,000$9,000,000
Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.
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Jinx god
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TOMASSSSSS TATARRRRRR
Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.
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ANOTHER FITZ W
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:41 p.m.
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I’ll miss you Tomáš. He was part of one of the best lines in hockey for 2 years in Montréal. New Jersey is getting great player on a great contract.

And one last time, for old time’s sake:
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Treat him well Jersey.
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:42 p.m.
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Very underrated player should’ve been played more in Montreal’s cup run
Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:42 p.m.
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Call the cops they robbed them
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:43 p.m.
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Tom Fitzgerald is a good gm ngl
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:44 p.m.
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I am starting an annual bowing ceremony for Tom Fitzgerald... this will take place outside of the rock 6/6/22 and onwards
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:44 p.m.
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The final legit Top-6 player gets signed (assuming Palmieri has signed, if “unofficially”, with the Islanders).

With all the truly NHL-calibre D-Men and quite literally all the goalies (not named Rask) signed, UFA season has come to an end earlier than I ever recall. What a wild week!
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.
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Tatar is starting to feel like the new Vanek. Gonna be signing 1-2 year deals for the rest of his career.

Good signing by NJD.
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.
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He's perfect for a team that'd like to pinch in the playoffs, He'll be excellent in the season but will completely disappear when comes playoff time, thus why I like Hoffman better in Montreal for playoff purposes.
Enjoy NJ and good luck Tuna!
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:51 p.m.
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Quoting: Missouri
Very underrated player should’ve been played more in Montreal’s cup run


no, he was outplayed and sucked in the Toronto series which lost him his spot
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:53 p.m.
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Hmmm slight overpay, but with the term being short and the money NJ has to spare it’s a good signing for both sides.
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:55 p.m.
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Since 2018-19, Tatar is 28th in even-strength points, tied with Zibanejad, Stamkos and DeBrincat, and ahead of the likes of Tkachuk, Eichel, Ehlers, Kopitar.

Say what you want about him being an healthy scratch during the playoffs, he easily could have slotted in over some players if it was not for the defensive, physical game the coaching staff leaned towards.

His individual statistics may take a hit without Danault and Gallagher, whom are both likely to be impacted as well, but as it is the Devils are getting a lethal top 6 winger with insane play-driving abilities.

To those attributing the playoffs scratches to an imminent decline, it’s not. It’s simply a matter of playing style. His GSVA timeline also projects him to be provide positive value and to remain a top 6 forward throughout this contract.

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Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:57 p.m.
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Inconsistent forward can be productive in ideal scenarios. Maybe NJ is ideal or maybe it's Vegas all over again;.
Aug. 5, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.
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Would've been nice to see him in Toronto but I can see why they'd shy away from 4.5 million, especially with his playoff record.

New Jersey is a good landing spot for him.
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:05 p.m.
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Love the offseason the devils are having, can’t say the same for my own team unsure
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:12 p.m.
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While he’s not exactly a great playoff performer, this is great value for what he’s does in the regular season
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:12 p.m.
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I'm a little surprised he didn't get more.
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.
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Quoting: Missouri
Very underrated player should’ve been played more in Montreal’s cup run


His last two teams Healthy Scratched him in the playoffs. That's a tell.

It's fine for a team like NJ who only dreams of making the second season, but no contender would want this guy.
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Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.
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The Devils are in a tough division, but with the moves they’ve made this could be a playoff team next year. Tatar’s name feels like a perfect fit for the back of a Devils jersey, he should be a great player for NJ.
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:28 p.m.
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*Tomas Tatar signs a contract on August 5th, well after FA has opened*

Me (an absolute moron apparently): "Surely this will be the biggest news in professional sports for the day"

FC Barcelona: "Hold my beer"
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:32 p.m.
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Tatar clearly didn't fit well in DD's system in the playoffs. Hopefully, he'll fit in well in Lindy's system, but I'm a little incredulous.
Aug. 5, 2021 at 2:51 p.m.
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Quoting: AndrewLadd
Tom Fitzgerald is a good gm ngl


BTW, how's life cheering for the Coyotes?

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Aug. 5, 2021 at 3:16 p.m.
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Go avs
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1 mill a year, not 2.5 mill, but considering that the devils have the room and stuff it is more less a trial for tatar, if he does good he’ll get resigned or signed by someone else, he could also be a good trade piece, ok signing
 
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