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Forum: NHL SigningsNov. 28, 2023 at 8:15 p.m.
Thread: Detroit Red Wings signed Patrick Kane (1 Year / $2,750,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>seanrushton</b></div><div>Takes up a roster spot, a lineup spot, and cap space. Plus he was bad when he was in New York and on top of that a knee surgery means that he's more than likely going to be even worse at the things he was bad at</div></div>

Seriously, a whole roster spot taken up? The salary is prorated. 20 games past nearly so that’s almost a quarter of it off the books. That’s like 700k. So 2 mill for a potential top 6. And ye, he wasn’t great in New York, buddy had to have hip surgery. If he wasn’t injured all year and played normal Kane life, he would be cashing in 7-8 mill. The guy wasn’t rushed back and plays coming off a lot of rehab.the guys 35 and had 57 points in 73 games, 21 of which were goals all while playing mostly injured. I think it’s safe to say he’s well worth 2 mill. Who you keeping for a roster spot over Kane ? Veleno and Kostin ? I’ll take Kane all day. Smh. I don’t think you know much about hockey. What’s 2 mill grabbing you for your roster ? A deadline rental ? Or some scrub ?
Forum: NHL SigningsAug. 6, 2023 at 4:41 p.m.
Thread: Philadelphia Flyers signed Samuel Ersson (2 Years / $1,450,000 AAV)
The guys 23 and had fair stats in Sweden. He’s a young goalie. NHL teams have professionals to analyze his potential. I personally see a ton of potential in this guy. I believe at some point, he will be a starter. His contract is fair. A lot of people forget that some of these players from overseas are a threat to bounce back to their leagues where they may get paid significantly more. Sometimes contract value is dictated based on this risk or fear from the organization to keep them around. Unless you’re behind the doors and listening to the bargaining, you don’t know the details to why. Many think it’s as simple as what’s written on paper. Brad T in Toronto really spoke to this, he identified Minnesota wanted to keep Reaves, but the only way was to give him this deal to get him there. If you got a guy you think will help your club, u may have to sacrifice. Not all contracts are based on statistics. If that were the case, Galchenyuk should have been gone years ago
Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 20, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.
Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 20, 2020 at 11:28 a.m.
Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets signed Joonas Korpisalo (2 Years / $2,800,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>he'll be traded next year, way to much on a back up goalie.</div></div>


Not really sure what planet your on. Khudobin and Elliott are similar calibre goalies. Id say Korpisalo has more upside at this point as they are aging. 2.5 for Khudobin and 2 mill for Elliott in their 30s... id say 2.8 is pretty close to a backup goalies rate with his stats, age and inflation included. Korpisalo can be a fringe starter if needed.

Elvis had good numbers this season which is great but keep in mind rookie syndrome. Come in with a bang and slide off the next season or their entire career. Playing a full season compared to a stretch of games has shown to have significant differences in how most goalies perform or transition into a #1. Elvis wasn't a highly touted goalie. So it can really be a flip of a coin at this point.

NHL history is littered with rookie years off the charts than steady or drastic declines. I wouldn't be putting all my eggs in a basket and passing it off to Elvis just like that. You will need a capable goalie to fill in for Elvis as he develops and builds stamina.
Forum: NHL SigningsMar. 6, 2020 at 9:29 p.m.
Thread: New York Islanders signed Jean-Gabriel Pageau (6 Years / $5,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jasondomitrovic</b></div><div>He plays both ends of the ice and he plays hard but expect his stats to go down playing for the Islanders system.</div></div>

Clearly, If he's going to be used as a 3rd line C, he won't be getting more minutes. smh. Stating the obvious as if its solid insight. They will use him as a fringe 2C mostly 3C with PK1 duties. He's a defensive horse that can boost any PK. With Trotz system, he's going to fit in well. He's performed very well on a lacklustre Sens team. Give the guy some dues here. He's a solid two way 2 man. Ofcoarse 5 mill for a 3C is a lot. But he's not a 3C on every team. People are stating that he's a 3C on this team and deserves less cash. He can play 2C. Send never used him in the role they used him in this year, hence his stats not standing out until this season. Minutes often equates to production for most players. If you don't get the minutes, you're likely to produce at an average level for those minutes.
Forum: NHL SigningsNov. 4, 2018 at 3:10 p.m.
Thread: Nashville Predators signed Pekka Rinne (2 Years / $5,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MrBooth</b></div><div>Why was it potentially not a good signing? Expansion. If Seattle is a thing next offseason (or after), Nashville will run into some Fleury-Murray thing where they’ve got a big issue on their hands. The NMC given to Rinne is what makes everything complicated. Does Nashville protect Rinne and expose the younger, goalie of the future Saros? Do they trade Rinne? Give assets to Seattle to let them expose Rinne? It’ll be very interesting to see what happens</div></div>

I think this could for sure be a problem if they follow the same format as last expansion. There were rumblings that they may not follow the same format. We will see though. There maybe some behind the doors convo on this one. Should the expansion rules permit them to expose one of the two, Rinne will retire or something along those lines.
Forum: NHL SigningsNov. 4, 2018 at 3:06 p.m.
Thread: Nashville Predators signed Pekka Rinne (2 Years / $5,000,000 AAV)
The five people that said no are completely out to lunch and must not watch hockey. Rinne has been one of the best goalies in the last 5 seasons and seems to only be getting better with age. Look at Luongo in florida. Had pretty good stats last year and his current stats this year aren't anything to shake your head at. He's 37 and still one of the best, when healthy, in the NHL. Teams are signed backups and fringe starters for anywhere from 2.5 - 3.5 mil and Rinne is taking 5 mill and short term with another Vezina type season underway. Saros will continue to develope and have an excellent well respected mentor helping his growth and also from that same part of the world. I don't think this hurts Saros in the least and if anything, will help him continue to grow even more. This deal is a steal. If they choose to, they can always move him for assets as well. Seeing how well respected he is in the organization and by his teammates. I don't see that happening. Poile with another steal of a deal. Even at one more great year. Its a steal.
Forum: NHL SigningsSep. 1, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 16, 2018 at 3:53 p.m.
Thread: Calgary Flames signed Elias Lindholm (6 Years / $4,850,000 AAV)
I don't know how anyone can say this is a bad deal. This is a standard across the board contract for this type of player. Any less and its a steal, anymore and its starting to get up there. Keep in mind this player was in Carolina throughout his career and that team hasn't been known as an offensive team. He has a lot of two way potential. He can shut down on PK and he can contribute on the second line. Given more minutes offensively with better line mates will increase his point totals. Signing a guy with upside for under 5 mill in the meat of his potential is a solid contract. He's 23 and the contract ends at 29. NHL players statistically reach their peak at 27 in this current NHL. They won't be hindered with a long term deal on aging years. To me, this is a steal for these NHL years.