Tribute Alexander Romanov: Good luck in NYI

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Because it would settle him financially for his entire life and allow him to negotiate another contract right in his prime at 29 years old?

There are different ways for him to set himself up for life in an even more lucrative way.

I just don’t see why he would sign that deal at this point in his career.

My guess is he signs a bridge deal in the hope that his current progress continues and then he places himself in a position where he can negotiate a contract from a position of strength contractually.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Beer and Chips]

I'm sure they are focussing on the draft and Petry.

 

[MtlSars]

His contract will really be a formality, I'm guessing we will also shed some salary on draft week which will help the process.

 

[ReHabs]

Do they have to qualify him at least? What's the deal with RFA rules, man, seem so unfair to the player.

 

[Belial]

Do they have to qualify him at least? What's the deal with RFA rules, man, seem so unfair to the player.

They'll sign him eventually, he can't go anywhere that's the main point of that post.

 

[NORiculous]

Honestly the contract negotiations with Romanov aren’t a priority right now. It’s no big deal IMO, they will probably start after the draft.

 

[Belial]

Honestly the contract negotiations with Romanov aren’t a priority right now. It’s no big deal IMO, they will probably start after the draft.

I'd so go big with that kid, I believe he has a lot of untouched potential in him.

 

[glxss]

I'd so go big with that kid, I believe he has a lot of untouched potential in him.

What makes you think that? I’m just curious to see how the fan base sees Romy going forward, feel like he’s not talked about much

 

[Deebs]

What makes you think that? I’m just curious to see how the fan base sees Romy going forward, feel like he’s not talked about much

I see him as a solid 2nd pairing defenseman that will chip in 20-25 points a year. He'll primarily kill penalties.

He needs to work on his puck retrievals though. Adventure to say the least.

 

[Belial]

What makes you think that? I’m just curious to see how the fan base sees Romy going forward, feel like he’s not talked about much

I just believe he's going to improve a lot going forward and I wouldn't hesitate one second to give him a max deal. He'll be a bargain in 2 3 years.

I doubt his agent would take such a deal, but I know he loves it here so he might say f*** it, go for it.

 

[glxss]

I see him as a solid 2nd pairing defenseman that will chip in 20-25 points a year. He'll primarily kill penalties.

He needs to work on his puck retrievals though. Adventure to say the least.

Yeah this is in line with my projection too, although if all goes right for us, he’s probably a the 3LD.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

I dream of a duo Romanov, Xhekaj, that would be awesome.

 

[Belial]

I see him as a solid 2nd pairing defenseman that will chip in 20-25 points a year. He'll primarily kill penalties.

He needs to work on his puck retrievals though. Adventure to say the least.

Yeah this is in line with my projection too, although if all goes right for us, he’s probably a the 3LD.

He has offense in him also, I'm telling you if they manage to sign him to a long contract for the price of a shutdown/PK guy it will be highway robbery.

They didn't use him in zero offensive situations last year, but watch next year after he signs his extension.

 

[ReHabs]

Scoring is way up in the league so 20-25 points is quite low for a player you want to commit to.

 

[morhilane]

Scoring is way up in the league so 20-25 points is quite low for a player you want to commit to.

It was caused by a very high increase in goalies injuries. It is unlikely to repeat itself long term unless the cause for the goalies injuries are the recent rules changes in the offensive zone and not the very compressed Covid season + short off-season.

 

[Naslundforever]

Is he in russia right now and has he done his military service? Le gardien de l’équipe nationale russe envoyé de force au service militaire

 

[Colezuki]

Is he in russia right now and has he done his military service? Le gardien de l’équipe nationale russe envoyé de force au service militaire

He said he's staying in NA and he's shown up a few times on Insta in beaches and the caribbean

 

[26Mats]

I dream of a duo Romanov, Xhekaj, that would be awesome.

Big hits and rough play are great.

But both finess, thinking the game quickly, as well as the type of strength guys like Eddy and Chiarot brought in our playoff run, without necessarily the overt physicality, really rule the game today.

I really hope Xhekaj can play the game and doesn't turn out to be a Douglass Murray or Jared Tinordi, who may have been very effective in a past era, but not this one.

 

[Cournoyer12]

I dream of a duo Romanov, Xhekaj, that would be awesome.

Let the bodies hit the ice!!!!!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Lavoie said on TVA Sports that Romanov will either come to Montreal tonight or tomorrow.

 

[boompuffboom]

come back (home?) Romo, we want you safe and sound!

 

[LeHab]

 

[Heffyhoof]

Goodbye Romanov, loved him as a player.

 

[yianik]

We have actually drafted many good Russian D men, but we let them walk or trade them. Markov, Emelin ( loved the hits) , Sergachev and Romanov.