Preseason is over.  Time to get to the real season and do it in style like only Jagr can.

 

24 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Love seeing this.  I wonder what the price tag will be?  6 mil?  More?  Less?  Defencemen salaries are hard to predict.

I think it will be more.   $6.5 - 7+, but it will depend on term.

If you look at similar defencemen who signed for 6 year deals after their ELC the same year that Trouba did his 2 year @ $3M bridge deal:

Lindholm 6 years @ $5M

Ristolainen 6 years @ $5.4M

Jones 6 years @ $5.4M  

4 years @ $6.5M would bring him about "even" in total dollars had he signed a similar deal to those guys.   So I think that is the minimum.   If you want to sign him for more term, price will go up.

Trouba's points totals against those guys was down last year, but he was hurt a bunch.  All top pairing guys on their team.  

Then again Chevy pulled off some magic signing Scheifele and Ehlers to the contracts they are on, so if he can get Trouba long term @ $6M, I would be ecstatic.  

 

What a turn around in attitude.

Its always possible Trouba instructs his agent to make a "fair" deal and is willing to not squeeze every cent he can, if he sees the value in a contract that lets the Jets sign others too.  Its happened before.  Maybe not so likely this time.  But it would be nice.

It works in our favour that Trouba doesn't put up big numbers.  You can question the value of points totals in determining how good a defenceman plays but it still plays a huge role in contract negotiations.

37 minutes ago, Rich said:

Will still come down to a huge pay day I think.

well whatever the case I hope this doesn't take as long as it did last time

1 minute ago, iHeart said:

well whatever the case I hope this doesn't take as long as it did last time

Well, it isn't like last time. At all.

 

Hamilton putting him in the $8M range.

1 minute ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Well, it isn't like last time. At all.

I meant I hope we don't have to wait until November for him to be signed

7 minutes ago, Rich said:

 

Hamilton putting him in the $8M range.

8m/year. No.

No way he gets 8M.  That's too high.

It all depends on term, you can't just look at the annual value.  If the Jets want to lock him up for 8 years, I could see it going to $8M.   

Jets are going to want to keep some cap room open through especially with Laine, Morrissey, Connor coming up.   So I think the term will be lower.

 

2 minutes ago, Atomic said:

No way he gets 8M.  That's too high.

Kurt Overcharge. 

 

Just now, Rich said:

It all depends on term, you can't just look at the annual value.  If the Jets want to lock him up for 8 years, I could see it going to $8M.   

Jets are going to want to keep some cap room open through especially with Laine, Morrissey, Connor coming up.   So I think the term will be lower.

 

Let's not forget Buycky and some of the bottom 6 players that they'll be keen to keep, like Lowry. 

 

1 minute ago, JCon said:

Let's not forget Buycky and some of the bottom 6 players that they'll be keen to keep, like Lowry. 

 

True.  Not going to be able to keep everyone.

No chance he gets $8.

Plus Wheeler next year.

Losing Toby this year and Mason next.  Little's deal might not look so hot now.  Assuming the cap goes up every year, Jets might find a way to work some magic.

44 minutes ago, iHeart said:

I meant I hope we don't have to wait until November for him to be signed

I know what you meant. Based on Toth's tweet, it sounds like he wants to be here and is happy in his current role. So, I can't see him holding out like last time based on those factors.

32 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

No chance he gets $8.

Plus Wheeler next year.

Losing Toby this year and Mason next.  Little's deal might not look so hot now.  Assuming the cap goes up every year, Jets might find a way to work some magic.

I don't see any way we can afford to keep Wheeler unfortunately.

4 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I don't see any way we can afford to keep Wheeler unfortunately.

I think Little is moved in the off-season.  Perreault too.

4 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

I think Little is moved in the off-season.  Perreault too.

Could be difficult given their salary, production and contract details.  Little is also under a No-Move clause until after 2020, which then becomes a modified no-trade.  Perreault is under a modified no-trade as well.

3 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Could be difficult given their salary, production and contract details.  Little is also under a No-Move clause until after 2020, which then becomes a modified no-trade.  Perreault is under a modified no-trade as well.

Wishful thinking I guess.  You are right, I don't see much appetite for Little at the current contracted salary.  

I think if Trouba signs you have to move Myers and possibly Perreault and maybe Little... But.. Who is your 2 center then? Stas is a rental unless u sign him short term, and go Scheif Stas Roslo Lowry. 

Myers goes for sure.. Myers Perreault or Myers Little probably gets you a potential younger 2 Center anyways.  

 

Ok.. 

 

Myers Perreault to Edmonton for RNH and their 1st this year. 

I think its possible. 

Little? Carolina needs a center. 

 

Edited May 15, 20187 yr by Goalie

I think Chevy will find a way to make it work.  He seems to be doing a pretty good job.  But we will inevitably start to lose good players.

6 hours ago, Atomic said:

I don't see any way we can afford to keep Wheeler unfortunately.

I’d be real curious about Wheeler’s salary demands. He’s the captain and seems like he really wants to be here and win. I think he gives a pretty significant hometown discount to stay. 

5 hours ago, Goalie said:

Myers Perreault to Edmonton for RNH and their 1st this year. 

I think its possible. 

Little? Carolina needs a center. 

 

Middle of a potential Stanley Cup run and we're talking Madden trades... now that's an LOL

6 hours ago, Atomic said:

I think Chevy will find a way to make it work.  He seems to be doing a pretty good job.  But we will inevitably start to lose good players.

Which is why we need to win it all this year Can trade the entire team to Buffalo right after we win the Cup. 

so how many NHL awards are the Jets up for now?