Ian Esplen: Sedins close, what do you sign them for? 5.75 million I say

TC gots this.

I couldn't see them taking under $6 million a year (each) on an extension, I know they are a UFA package deal & would be very hard to leave "together" to the same team, but under $6 mill is low, maybe the same salaries would be closer

I don't think there is any way they sign only a 3 year deal. I think a bit longer of a term is what they will be looking for, even if it is for a bit less per year. No player wants to come off of a contract at the age of 36.

I don't think there is any way they sign only a 3 year deal. I think a bit longer of a term is what they will be looking for, even if it is for a bit less per year. No player wants to come off of a contract at the age of 36.
- PoileRulezzzYo

unless your a D man (groan) headed to Philly

They've come out of their peak years and are now back to their PPG pace IMO, which is not out of the question for them to maintain over the next three years. A three year deal would be the max I'd extend to them, $5.5 million per.

Not to sound like a Richard, but why was Jiri Tlusty included in the list of comparable players/cap hit? Brings the average of the salary way down. Come his next contract, he'll see much more coin than the 1.6 mill he is making now.

They've come out of their peak years and are now back to their PPG pace IMO, which is not out of the question for them to maintain over the next three years. A three year deal would be the max I'd extend to them, $5.5 million per.
- LeftCoaster

That's kind of my number to, but are you really going to let them go over half a million?

Sam Gagner is a bad comparison any way you look at it! He's never reached 50 points in a full season

Not to sound like a Richard, but why was Jiri Tlusty included in the list of comparable players/cap hit? Brings the average of the salary way down. Come his next contract, he'll see much more coin than the 1.6 mill he is making now.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

38 points last year works out to 65-70 points. Sedin-like totals

Sam Gagner is a bad comparison any way you look at it! He's never reached 50 points in a full season
- LeftCoaster

It was based off of last seasons point totals. Gagner was right there with Daniel.

That's kind of my number to, but are you really going to let them go over half a million?
- IanEsplen

Split the difference and every ones happy

It was based off of last seasons point totals. Gagner was right there with Daniel.
- IanEsplen

I hate half season comparisons

Maintaining over an 82 game schedule is the only real comparison IMO.

strange this team, especially with the cap going down, and the twins another year older didn't buy out (cbo) Booth, he's making top 6 $ to sit in the trainers room for 2 years?

This team's biggest need, (the D is set, Goalie, 4 solid top 6 forwards, is another scoring winger & his cap hit hurts them contributing zilch.

I don't think there is any way they sign only a 3 year deal. I think a bit longer of a term is what they will be looking for, even if it is for a bit less per year. No player wants to come off of a contract at the age of 36.
- PoileRulezzzYo

It will be interesting to see the length. In the past, Hank has suggested playing year-to-year, so maybe it's just a one year deal.

I think three is the number.

5 years, 32 million.

strange this team, especially with the cap going down, and the twins another year older didn't buy out (cbo) Booth, he's making top 6 $ to sit in the trainers room for 2 years?

This team's biggest need, (the D is set, Goalie, 4 solid top 6 forwards, is another scoring winger & his cap hit hurts them contributing zilch.
- puckhead17

Booth is currently injured and hasn't been cleared to play, can't buy out an injured player.

Fans of other teams

What would you offer them on July 5th (or whatever the date is now)?

Booth is currently injured and hasn't been cleared to play, can't buy out an injured player.
- LeftCoaster

there u go

TC gots this.
- systemtool

Honestly, I don't really care

Fans of other teams

What would you offer them on July 5th (or whatever the date is now)?
- IanEsplen

nothing, because it's a package deal, even with the cap going up, what team would have $12-15 million available for a combined 2 signings, thats what makes this situation different then others

although, Nashville, (if they ever figured out you need goals to win), could be a possible destination, 4 years $27 million each

5 years, 32 million.
- blacksheep1

GTFO

38 points last year works out to 65-70 points. Sedin-like totals
- IanEsplen

I get that part obviously, but come contract time for Jiri, he won't be making 1.6 mill again. Doesn't make much sense to include him in a list with players signed to long term deals because of the same amount of production the have done in the past to get those contracts. Artificially reduces the cap hit you were crunching.

Ian Esplen: Sedins close, what do you sign them for?
5.75 million I say
- IanEsplen

While your cap numbers work Ian, your actual salary is violation of the CBA, no? 20% variance in any yr of the contract I believe.

nothing, because it's a package deal, even with the cap going up, what team would have $12-15 million available for a combined 2 signings, thats what makes this situation different then others
- puckhead17

Thank you .

This is exactly what Canucks have to be careful of. It is a package deal and Canucks can do really really good or sink their franchise. They need a hometown discount and use the extra money to bring in some support.