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Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 1, 2019 at 8:53 p.m.
Thread: Carolina Hurricanes signed Sebastian Aho (5 Years / $8,460,250 AAV)
I think I understand the strategy from this “low ball” offer sheet. Lots of factors at play. One of the first things I was questioning was “why not give an extra $100k on the AAV and make the compensation 2 1st’s + 2nd + 3rd?” Literally no one will question that it would be overpaying for some like Aho, and it would make all the more enticing to let Aho go. So why just under $8.5mil???

This is just MTL <strong>literally</strong> trying to take advantage of <strong>what they believe </strong> is an Owner (Dundon) who doesn’t have the stones to pay 1 player a large chunk of the teams revenue of an entire year. Because if CAR matches this deal, this almost guarantees for the next two seasons they will lose $$$ and finish in the negative of their yearly earnings. <strong>Additionally</strong> , with a lockout looming, and the possibility of getting zero revenue next year. CAR will still have to pay almost $10mil, to 1 player. That’s big.

So if the Habs believe that actual “up front “ cash is enough to steal Aho from CAR (and I’m assuming that this is really their current belief, cuz why even bother then?), why give an extra 1st?

Historically speaking though... PHI tried this exact strategy on NSH with the Weber offer sheet, and it didn’t work.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 1, 2019 at 8:53 p.m.
Thread: Carolina Hurricanes signed Sebastian Aho (5 Years / $8,460,250 AAV)
I think I understand the strategy from this “low ball” offer sheet. Lots of factors at play. One of the first things I was questioning was “why not give an extra $100k on the AAV and make the compensation 2 1st’s + 2nd + 3rd?” Literally no one will question that it would be overpaying for some like Aho, and it would make all the more enticing to let Aho go. So why just under $8.5mil???

This is just MTL <strong>literally</strong> trying to take advantage of <strong>what they believe </strong> is an Owner (Dundon) who doesn’t have the stones to pay 1 player a large chunk of the teams revenue of an entire year. Because if CAR matches this deal, this almost guarantees for the next two seasons they will lose $$$ and finish in the negative of their yearly earnings. <strong>Additionally</strong> , with a lockout looming, and the possibility of getting zero revenue next year. CAR will still have to pay almost $10mil, to 1 player. That’s big.

So if the Habs believe that actual “up front “ cash is enough to steal Aho from CAR (and I’m assuming that this is really their current belief, cuz why even bother then?), why give an extra 1st?

Historically speaking though... PHI tried this exact strategy on NSH with the Weber offer sheet, and it didn’t work.
Forum: NHL TradesJan. 28, 2019 at 5:26 p.m.
Thread: (MTL / ARI) - Domi for Galchenyuk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mr_z</b></div><div>Okay. Let's iron this out. After a few days of chewing on it. I think it's a good trade for the Canadiens.

First. Watch this.. <a href="https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/video/the-chat-shaw--galchenyuk/t-277437414/c-56569203?q=shaw+galchenyuk" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/video/the-chat-shaw--galchenyuk/t-277437414/c-56569203?q=shaw+galchenyuk</a>

After seeing this last season. I knew Chucky was gone because he's clearly a narcissist.

Habs save $1.75 over the next few year. And still retain Domi's rights a RFA when it expires.
Domi and Chucky are both wingers that can play center.
Chucky has more flash. But lacks the awareness and dedication to defense.
Domi is a better 200 foot player.
Domi isn't a lazy primadonna.
Domi is probably a better teammate.

I say the western conference eats up Chucky at center and It won't be a case of the Canadiens not using him properly. And he will be finally label as a flawed, overpaid, one trick pony with flashes of promise.</div></div>

Wow, someone knew what they were talking about.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2018 at 8:55 p.m.