5*5 would be a massive contract for a guy averaging 17 mins/night. As an EDM fan, I'd love VAN to sign him to that contract.

It's a little high but not unreasonably so. Honestly Zadorov brings the toughness on the backend that the team lacks.

Though imo if Myers wants 3.75m rather throw the money at a different person who doesn't need to be kept in check or find a way to to open enough to bring back Tanev.

I also think Hronek is nice but might be smarter to trade him if we can get another good young RHD and recoup some picks. As his value is a bit inflated by Quinn having a potential Norris trophy season.

I disagree. Carson Soucy is a pretty great analogue for Zadorov (big, physical LD averaging ~17mins with some offense) and you guys just signed him for 3.25mil last year. The difference between them isn't 1.75mil and 2 years of term.

That seems to be what he will ask, though I think its high. I would prefer 4mil, but....
And Van plays a system game with defense. He has been a big part. Yes, he is only play 17 mins avg. but he can be more.

I agree to an certain extent. Zadorov is more physical then Soucy but Soucy is more balanced. I do think if he wants term the cap hit should come down. I do think a 5 year deal should be 4-4.5m tops. But with other gms thinking he is the solution may push it to 5m.

Ya. Exactly. And I don't think he gives home-town discounts unless he really likes it and believes in the squad...but slim chances of that.

Ive thought a bunch about this duo, but dont know how well they have played together this year.
Hughes - Hronek
Zadorov - Soucy
Brendan Dillon (3.25mil * 2) - Juulsen


Don't sign Myers. Grab another RD...maybe Stecher, or Bortuzzo...something like that.