That is alot of money in 5 players ~1/2 the cap?

I wonder how Robo feels about his deal right about now

Probably still good. He'll cash in $$ twice in his prime.

6'3, 220 pound ppg two way center at 26 yo for 8.5M for 8 years, that is a steal

Tis true

It's probably Vancouver management who are sweating now since it seems they wanted Horvat for under 8m. Also, either Yzerman or Larkin are sweating now. I think Larkin wants 9m+, like Barzal, so perhaps this is a good thing for Yzerman.

and The Athletic said Suzuki's contract was bad value.... If this is a steal, what is Suzuki's contract?

Smart by Nill to get this done now instead of letting Hintz get to arbitration after a (presumably) strong season. That would have pushed his AAV over $9M. Also ensures that no other team has the ability to "set the market."

Robertson, Oettinger, and Hintz contracts have all be executed very well by Jim Nill

Roope had already signed a bridge deal. JRob will get a nice fat 8 year deal like this one when his bridge deal is up. I’m sure they’re both very happy