Karine Hains: Inking Kotkaniemi Marc Bergevin has done a lot so far this offseason, but he still has got at least one tricky contract to sign, Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s contract.

Karine
Hains: Inking Kotkaniemi
Marc Bergevin has done a lot so far this offseason, but he still has got at least one tricky contract to sign, Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s contract.
- Karine Hains

What a read!

Merçi for the update, Karine. Hopefully MB can sign KK to a bridge under 3M, and his dad makes a full recovery.

What a read!
- mr.peanut

yeah this barely sounds sarcastic

Merçi for the update, Karine. Hopefully MB can sign KK to a bridge under 3M, and his dad makes a full recovery.
- Darksyde

agreed. KK will most likely step it up this season, a lot of fans are getting impatient (even though he's frickin' 21 years old lol) but the kid's got talent, he should be fine. I hope though that if MB does pull the trigger on a trade with KK included in the package that it'll be worth it and actually improves the team

Why compare KK coming off an RFA contract with minimal leverage to Armia who was a UFA that could sign with 31 other teams. Even if their on-ice contributions are comparable, the context of their contracts are totally different. I would offer KK a slight raise on his RFA deal. Certainly wouldn't commit long-term given his inconsistent play.

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the Columbus Blue Jackets are actively shopping Max Domi.

“The Columbus Blue Jackets do not believe Max Domi is a fit with the team, and they are trying to trade him”

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the Columbus Blue Jackets are actively shopping Max Domi.

“The Columbus Blue Jackets do not believe Max Domi is a fit with the team, and they are trying to trade him”
- Takemedrunkimhome

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the Columbus Blue Jackets are actively shopping Max Domi.

“The Columbus Blue Jackets do not believe Max Domi is a fit with the team, and they are trying to trade him”
- Takemedrunkimhome

they were crossing their fingers the kraken would take him

they were crossing their fingers the kraken would take him
- Pat1993

a year ago there was an often repeated debate as to whether the Habs should keep/trade Domi vs Danault

- Garfield512

a year ago there was an often repeated debate as to whether the Habs should keep/trade Domi vs Danault
- Takemedrunkimhome

Didn't take long for Domi to wear out his welcome over there.

I guess other teams will start getting nervous about getting this guy.

a year ago there was an often repeated debate as to whether the Habs should keep/trade Domi vs Danault
- Takemedrunkimhome

*raises hand*


Also, a year later they’re both gone..

a year ago there was an often repeated debate as to whether the Habs should keep/trade Domi vs Danault
- Takemedrunkimhome

oh jebus

a year ago there was an often repeated debate as to whether the Habs should keep/trade Domi vs Danault
- Takemedrunkimhome

what a ride

Bridge contract: 2 years @ $ 2.25m/yr. That is fair since he has plenty to prove still.

what a ride
- mr.peanut

Bridge contract: 2 years @ $ 2.25m/yr. That is fair since he has plenty to prove still.
- enortap2

add a good million to that!

2x2.8 sounds about right

2x2.8 sounds about right
- WaterBoy

Or, go long shot for the great contract?

6 years @ 4M.

Could be a bargain in a year or two.

I like the bridge contract....but would pay him more than most, say 2.75 per year/2 years.

Lol I know some will hate this idea, but I think reacquring Domi for the 2C postion would make sense. He'll be here just long enough to insulate KK, and I think he'll do good here again.

Lol I know some will hate this idea, but I think reacquring Domi for the 2C postion would make sense. He'll be here just long enough to insulate KK, and I think he'll do good here again.
- apex123

You're right, I hate this idea.

Lol I know some will hate this idea, but I think reacquring Domi for the 2C postion would make sense. He'll be here just long enough to insulate KK, and I think he'll do good here again.
- apex123

Domi doesn't seem like a good chemistry type.....and he gets really, really lazy for far too long of stretches, and that is just bad for an example for all. For me, Domi is an easy pass.

You're right, I hate this idea.
- Scabeh

Other than he's out until December, I think it makes alot of sense. 1 year, 5.3 million, Colombus wants him out so he won't be too pricey and I think he'll bring more offense than Danault. Only thing that'd put me off is if he had dressing room issues before he left here.