I disagree. If the Canes can add another young, talented Finn to their roster at the cost of a low 1st and low 3rd, I don't see much reason to not. When you factor in the talk of them already having discussed a long term extension at notably less than 6.1mil, then it makes complete sense.
Obviously how you view KK's ceiling likely determines the framing you'll use but he's already clearly demonstrated NHL ability and is still only 21. On a talented team like the Canes, he'll have time to grow into a role (either the Staal role or alongside Aho or Trocheck).
Sure, the cap hit is high but that's needed if you want a successful offersheet. Besides, players have signed for less than their qualifying offers before- quite regularly iirc.
I disagree. If the Canes can add another young, talented Finn to their roster at the cost of a low 1st and low 3rd, I don't see much reason to not. When you factor in the talk of them already having discussed a long term extension at notably less than 6.1mil, then it makes complete sense.
Obviously how you view KK's ceiling likely determines the framing you'll use but he's already clearly demonstrated NHL ability and is still only 21. On a talented team like the Canes, he'll have time to grow into a role (either the Staal role or alongside Aho or Trocheck).
Sure, the cap hit is high but that's needed if you want a successful offersheet. Besides, players have signed for less than their qualifying offers before- quite regularly iirc. - MaximumBone
I disagree. If the Canes can add another young, talented Finn to their roster at the cost of a low 1st and low 3rd, I don't see much reason to not. When you factor in the talk of them already having discussed a long term extension at notably less than 6.1mil, then it makes complete sense.
Obviously how you view KK's ceiling likely determines the framing you'll use but he's already clearly demonstrated NHL ability and is still only 21. On a talented team like the Canes, he'll have time to grow into a role (either the Staal role or alongside Aho or Trocheck).
Sure, the cap hit is high but that's needed if you want a successful offersheet. Besides, players have signed for less than their qualifying offers before- quite regularly iirc. - MaximumBone
Why would KK sign a long extension for noticeably less? He’s got two years (this and then the qualifying) at 6, why not bet on himself that he’ll prove the doubters wrong and get a big payday. I don’t buy there’s already a 4x5 years talked about
A real Senators offer, not the junk that is Colin White, Brannstrom, Greig, and their 22 1st round pick, would be something like their 22 unprotected 1st, Josh Norris, Drake Batherson, plus one more piece.
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A real Senators offer, not the junk that is Colin White, Brannstrom, Greig, and their 22 1st round pick, would be something like their 22 unprotected 1st, Josh Norris, Drake Batherson, plus one more piece. - kingcong39
Why would KK sign a long extension for noticeably less? He’s got two years (this and then the qualifying) at 6, why not bet on himself that he’ll prove the doubters wrong and get a big payday. I don’t buy there’s already a 4x5 years talked about - SDSabre
Because maybe he values securing long term financial security? Many young players have done so- especially ones in the tier of players he's likely to occupy.
On the one hand, he can guarantee himself 20mil (in your 4 x 5 example) on top of the 6mil or take the 6mil this year and then only accept the qualifying offers on 1-year deals until the Canes pay him or he hits UFA. If at any point he proves himself worthy of being paid 6mil on a longer contract, I'm sure the Canes will pay him and be happy with it because then he's lived up to the cost of the 1st and a 3rd.
