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Jacketsman61

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Forum: Armchair-GMJul 16 at 11:58
Thread: Jones moves on and the Jackets reload
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>Let's pretend Dougie signs for $9M. I think thats high, but he's gone for the money before...so who knows. There's now way Jones is going to extend for $3M a year. So $6M delta isn't going to happen. If Jones signs for $7M....then it's a $2M delta per year and not worth it. That's what I was attempting to say.</div></div>

I was referring to this year only. But the point still remains that Jones would likely be cheaper than Hamilton. He is also a year younger. That factors in too. Giving up a few assets to avoid a costly bidding wars is exactly how you navigate the flat cap. Think of it this way, if the Jackets don’t get what they feel is fair value, they could just hold on to him until the TDL. Then Jarmo could artificially increase the bidding war as up to 16 teams would be able to join in. And considering the loophole in salary retention, almost any team could afford it. In other words, if Chicago truly wants to get Jones they will have to offer true market value. Which makes my point about free agency and how that would not be in Chicago’s best interest
Forum: Armchair-GMJul 16 at 6:51
Thread: Jones moves on and the Jackets reload
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Midwest_Myth</b></div><div>I know we've got a problem with a top line centre, but getting Reinhart and Danault is overkill for me we've never been the sought of team to offer out "big contracts", plus whilst Danault's faceoff/defensive play was stellar in there finals run his points production doesn't justify paying him $6.5m. I also don't see Laine or us handcuffing ourselves to a long term deal, it will be a bridge/short term deal for him with laine betting on himself again with a more moveable contract if things goes south.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey_Mind</b></div><div>This is pretty realistic and is a good team but I don’t think they’ll actually spend for Danault and I personally hope they don’t trade Nyquist.</div></div>

Danault, although his offensive game is limited, his defensive center skills should not be underestimated. Laine needs a center that can cover his defensive shortcomings. He is a perfect fit for our 2nd line center spot.