2017 free agency thread

[Lemon Berry Lobster]

Caps GM said Kuznetsov threatened to go the KHL for two years and come back as an UFA, hence the big pay day. If there was any wonder why they are rotten there's your proof. You'd have to think that's something that teammates wouldn't be too happy about.

[Silentom]

If true, that's lame. Dude doesn't care about winning, he just wants paid.

[dodint]

Like Bonino?

[columbia]

[Jim]

My one co-worker who is a wings fan, and enjoys hot takes on most things says we severely overpaid for Schultz.

"severely" is a bit much, but she isn't wrong in concept.

9 d-men scored 50 or more points last year. He's paid market value which if we look at the contracts handed out so far is just fine. We can't expect every player to take a discount just because.

Some people like to look at more than just the "What have you done for me lately" concept. it is the same as when someone has a slip in production and everyone wants to trade them away. Same thing, just other side.

[count2infinity]

I find it difficult to fault anyone looking to get paid.

[Jim]

Green and Orpik on the same pair would have been GREAT to watch.

[NTP66]

Caps fans are irate that they haven't traded Orpik yet, or at least bought him out.

[Silentom]

Like Bonino?

At least he's won something. Or even participated in an ECF.

[Silentom]

Caps fans are irate that they haven't traded Orpik yet, or at least bought him out.

It brings me joy to see them whine about him constantly. Still got two more years, lol.

[Pavel Bure]

My one co-worker who is a wings fan, and enjoys hot takes on most things says we severely overpaid for Schultz.

"severely" is a bit much, but she isn't wrong in concept.

9 d-men scored 50 or more points last year. He's paid market value which if we look at the contracts handed out so far is just fine. We can't expect every player to take a discount just because.

Some people like to look at more than just the "What have you done for me lately" concept. it is the same as when someone has a slip in production and everyone wants to trade them away. Same thing, just other side.

I don't think that's a good comparison. A slip in production has history to back it up. Where the market is now has teams paying for the future with RFAs. At 4.5 that's a steal for the Pens. Under 6 but more than 4.5 is market value. 6 or above is UFA money currently.

[NTP66]

Schultz is now the 28th highest paid defenseman in the league, and has the same cap hit as Brooks Orpik. Here's the full list.

[Jim]

My one co-worker who is a wings fan, and enjoys hot takes on most things says we severely overpaid for Schultz.

"severely" is a bit much, but she isn't wrong in concept.

9 d-men scored 50 or more points last year. He's paid market value which if we look at the contracts handed out so far is just fine. We can't expect every player to take a discount just because.

Some people like to look at more than just the "What have you done for me lately" concept. it is the same as when someone has a slip in production and everyone wants to trade them away. Same thing, just other side.

I don't think that's a good comparison. A slip in production has history to back it up. Where the market is now has teams paying for the future with RFAs. At 4.5 that's a steal for the Pens. Under 6 but more than 4.5 is market value. 6 or above is UFA money currently.

He took a 50% pay cut last year for a reason, because his history was poo-poo. He then had one good 3/4-1/2 season. In the analogy they would have the same amount of history so I am not sure why they don't compare... but it isn't a big deal.

[joopen]

Well I can assure you all the GMJR is not doing anything at the moment since I am looking right at him in my showroom lol.

[mikey]

What is he being shown? Or is this like an Eyes Wide Shut kind of room...?

[joopen]

What is he being shown? Or is this like an Eyes Wide Shut kind of room...?

He is in for service on his car. He grew up neighbors with one of our sales managers.

[Pavel Bure]

"severely" is a bit much, but she isn't wrong in concept.

9 d-men scored 50 or more points last year. He's paid market value which if we look at the contracts handed out so far is just fine. We can't expect every player to take a discount just because.

Some people like to look at more than just the "What have you done for me lately" concept. it is the same as when someone has a slip in production and everyone wants to trade them away. Same thing, just other side.

I don't think that's a good comparison. A slip in production has history to back it up. Where the market is now has teams paying for the future with RFAs. At 4.5 that's a steal for the Pens. Under 6 but more than 4.5 is market value. 6 or above is UFA money currently.

He took a 50% pay cut last year for a reason, because his history was poo-poo. He then had one good 3/4-1/2 season. In the analogy they would have the same amount of history so I am not sure why they don't compare... but it isn't a big deal.

That's called a prove it deal. If 50 points is half a season then what's he going to do with a full season?

[LITT]

whats the word with duchene

[mikey]

I can't imagine we're close...

[llipgh2]

Like Bonino?

At least he's won something. Or even participated in an ECF.

Bob McKenzie posted about getting a tax break in Nashville as well. He has two Cups, so why not go some place and get to keep more of the big paycheck.

[joopen]

I can't imagine we're close...

He didnt offer anything on the 3C. He was shocked by Price contract. Just could not believe it

[mikey]

Goalies...

Also, thanks joopen

[meow]

Did he ask to have his bead pad replaced?

[joopen]

Did he ask to have his bead pad replaced?

Nah his was still in good shape. He did leave his blinker on as he left tho haha

[meow]

Nice of you to not take advantage of the elderly. I'm sure he tipped these to you as he left.