I cant wait to see what Giroux gets.
- stveshdy

Another reason why I don't have an issue with this contract. Hartnell has missed 3 games in the last 5 years. There is something to be said for that. He's earned this contract imo.

Anthony SanFilippo ‏@AnthonySan37

I'm hearing the cap hit for Hartnell is $5.5 million per, so if my math is right, that would make it a $33 million deal. #Flyers
- FLYERSROCK!

$5.5M is fine -- if it's front-loaded, that should mitigate the six-year term.

Homer loves spending Comcast money
- vejim

He was going to spend $110 on Weber so why not sign some guys to extensions since we have it.

I cant wait to see what Giroux gets.
- stveshdy

Ain't that the biggest conversation nobody's having?

Ain't that the biggest conversation nobody's having?
- BulliesPhan87

someone will complain.

Another reason why I don't have an issue with this contract. Hartnell has missed 3 games in the last 5 years. There is something to be said for that. He's earned this contract imo.
- PLindbergh31

I dont mind the AAV of this deal. Its fair.

Ain't that the biggest conversation nobody's having?
- BulliesPhan87

8.5 mill per year for 12 years for Giroux

Another reason why I don't have an issue with this contract. Hartnell has missed 3 games in the last 5 years. There is something to be said for that. He's earned this contract imo.
- PLindbergh31

Friend is bashing the signing syaing that hes had 1 good year and is a 25-25 guy... playing with G he isnt. Hes a 35-30 guy

Ain't that the biggest conversation nobody's having?
- BulliesPhan87

They may have to trade three players to keep him and his cap hit. Especially if the new CBA only allows for 5 year deals max.

Another reason why I don't have an issue with this contract. Hartnell has missed 3 games in the last 5 years. There is something to be said for that. He's earned this contract imo.
- PLindbergh31

He consistently plays the games and breaks the 20 goal mark (except, for 2009-10, though I think his playoffs were enough to look past it). I like keeping the oaf around.

Hartnell annoyed me the first couple of years here. However, past 2 years, especially last year, he has really grown on me. He changed some for the better. Glad to see a character like that stay around awhile. Homer locking everyone up before there is a cap on years in new CBA

Power forwards are notorious for major declines around age 32-35... and signing him right after a career year almost assures that he's snagged himself a healthy raise. Have to see the terms first, but a 3-4 year deal would have been ideal.
- Tomahawk

Well, Hartnell has been thus far very Durable (Knock on wood). And I would point out that the whole point of signing everyone right now is to take advantage of the longer term Signing ability of the CBA and probably includes a front loaded deal to keep the whole thing cap friendly.

I'll be honest, the one guy I would like to sign to one of these extentions is Coburn. I have a feeling that for better or worse, he will be our #1 Defensemen once Kimmo retires.

edit: Darn just had the deal come out. 5.5 pretty good.

Friend is bashing the signing syaing that hes had 1 good year and is a 25-25 guy... playing with G he isnt. Hes a 35-30 guy
- FLYERSROCK!

Fair deal for both sides. I would prefer it be 4 yrs or 5 tops, but not that big of a deal. Power forwards who average around 25 goals a year for the better part of six years are going to get paid.

He consistently plays the games and breaks the 20 goal mark (except, for 2009-10, though I think his playoffs were enough to look past it). I like keeping the oaf around.
- BulliesPhan87

He has been a big part of the top line of the team the last 3 years.

They may have to trade three players to keep him and his cap hit. Especially if the new CBA only allows for 5 year deals max.
- stveshdy

I suppose we'll see, what with the CBA uncertainty. He won't be cheap though, that's for sure.

Oh wow I'm a pro-athlete who'd a thunk it?
- JoeRussomanno

Yeah, I'm sure you were recruited, paid, and trained to be an athlete for the service in which you were enlisted with no intention of you ever doing anything military.

He consistently plays the games and breaks the 20 goal mark (except, for 2009-10, though I think his playoffs were enough to look past it). I like keeping the oaf around.
- BulliesPhan87

No problem with giving money to a guy who answers the bell every night.

Well, Hartnell has been thus far very Durable (Knock on wood). And I would point out that the whole point of signing everyone right now is to take advantage of the longer term Signing ability of the CBA and probably includes a front loaded deal to keep the whole thing cap friendly.

I'll be honest, the one guy I would like to sign to one of these extentions is Coburn. I have a feeling that for better or worse, he will be our #1 Defensemen once Kimmo retires.

edit: Darn just had the deal come out. 5.5 pretty good.
- flyler

they just re-signed coburn this past season.

I suppose we'll see, what with the CBA uncertainty. He won't be cheap though, that's for sure.
- BulliesPhan87

He's going to command elite player money. I'm expecting over $8M AAV.

Well, the attitude here on Hartnell has changed a lot since I was getting screamed down every time someone tried to trade him for a pair of new skate blades.

So apparently a career change for the Director of Top Gun. Now a stuntman.
- PLindbergh31

Suicide and someone dying really isn't something to joke about.

No problem with giving money to a guy who answers the bell every night.
- PLindbergh31

You will be yelling at him by New Years (if theres a season).

?

So what, they were just gonna give him a 1 year extension?

Im not worried about the cap at all. We have more cap space than people think. Now stop complaining. This is a good day.

Also, Hartnell showed this past year that hes a vital asset to this team. Losing him would be a huge blow.
You're the only one complaining baout it so far...
- FLYERSROCK!

This isn't an election. He's entitled to his opinion.

Yeah, I'm sure you were recruited, paid, and trained to be an athlete for the service in which you were enlisted with no intention of you ever doing anything military.
- bodiva88

If you join the military to play sports you must be hard up for cash and really not that good anyway. The leagues you're talking about aren't quite "Pro" leagues, not much different than collegiate sports.

Cap hit is 4.75M, not 5.5M!!!!!!!
Anybody gonna bash now!?!!?

Tim Panaccio ‏@tpanotchCSN

Source: HARTNELL's cap his has AVV of $4.750 mill per year