The guy put up 99 points last year and by the end of the contract the salary cap will be much higher than it is now. He will probably be a much lesser player by then but I don’t think it will hurt like everyone thinks it will
5th most secondary assists in the league and wasn't very impressive analytically. Also it's paying him 8 Million until he's 37 coming off of 1 elite season.
I think everyone has been ignoring him for 2 seasons. He was point per game 3 years ago, about 0.85-0.9 ppg two years ago and then had 99 points last year.
If I were referring to him by his scoring last year I would call him a 99 pt player. I called him point per game as thats been roughly what he's been over the last 3 years
Last 2 years are probably tough. But he's the motor that drives that team. Good signing for the Canucks forward group, future captain if... When Horvat doesn't resign.
Considering you're a Canucks fan, you're very likely to overate them going into the season, but I don't even see them making the playoffs this year.
They were on a 102-point pace with Boudreau last year IF you ignore half of his record-setting winning streak to start the season. They nearly made the playoffs despite their start under Green. What makes you think they will get worse this year?
I think everyone has been ignoring him for 2 seasons. He was point per game 3 years ago, about 0.85-0.9 ppg two years ago and then had 99 points last year.
If I were referring to him by his scoring last year I would call him a 99 pt player. I called him point per game as thats been roughly what he's been over the last 3 years
He was in the top 15 scoring for the past three seasons combined. This wasn't a fluke season.
Im sure the last 2 years of the deal are going to hurt..but he is a ppg player and a great leader. If the Nucks are ever going to win a cup- its because of guys like him (and not who they traded him for).
8mil in 7 years might be the norm for a decent 2nd liner by then.
JT will be collecting a pension by the time Canucks are relevant...
GM should of allocated $$$/term to youth & not vets making the turn on the back nine.
JT will be collecting a pension by the time Canucks are relevant...
GM should of allocated $$$/term to youth & not vets making the turn on the back nine.
This is a fantastic deal for the Canucks and JTM. Thought he would get about $9Mx8. $16M in savings factoring in he won't be making $9M when he is 37.
This halts the incessant clowns from offering their team's hot garbage for a top player. Still some room to resign those on expiring contracts.
JT will be collecting a pension by the time Canucks are relevant...
GM should of allocated $$$/term to youth & not vets making the turn on the back nine.
The Canucks were .649 winning percentage under Boudreau. That's not a fringe team.
He'd get a 1st + at least 1 very good prospect at the TD. There's not really a market for players with cap right now.
Should have sold him last TDL
Someone would have gave a 1st + 2 good prospects for him with 50% ret and then Canucks could have went and robbed VGK or CBJ of OB or Patches but its the JR show and he often does this stuff. Probs was like k Alvin if he wants this amount sign him if not trade him for whateves im done and wont worry about it till he either sees a decline in production or other issues
Im sure the last 2 years of the deal are going to hurt..but he is a ppg player and a great leader. If the Nucks are ever going to win a cup- its because of guys like him (and not who they traded him for).
8mil in 7 years might be the norm for a decent 2nd liner by then.
Last 2 years? They'll be lucky if it doesn't hurt year 3 of his contract. Guys that play his style of game don't age well. If he's 32 and still PPG i'd be amazed.
I can't believe there are so many people voting no. He's been Vancouver's best player since his arrival and they are likely a playoff team this season. This is a steal.
I can't believe there are so many people voting no. He's been Vancouver's best player since his arrival and they are likely a playoff team this season. This is a steal.
His deal doesn't kick in until he's 30 years old. You're not paying him when he's in his prime. You're paying him past his prime. He's a big physical player. Those guys don't age well. If he was 24 years old it would be a steal.
His deal doesn't kick in until he's 30 years old. You're not paying him when he's in his prime. You're paying him past his prime. He's a big physical player. Those guys don't age well. If he was 24 years old it would be a steal.
You can say a lot of the same thing about the Gaudreau contract. Gaudreau only scored 5 more points over the last three seasons, but he is getting paid 20% more and is only 1 year younger at the time the contract kicks in. The Gaudreau contract is rated nearly 90% positive while this one is 40% positive. Nope. Not rational.