True, although I dont know how im goin to feel when Rants gets an extension and gets paid more than Mackinnon lol.It's a ton of money, but it's going to start being the new reality. The cap is going to climb from 75 million to between 78-82 million this off-season. We might actually see a ~5 million jump, and we'll see an equivalent in a couple years most likely when Seattle enters the league and offers a similiar boost. Player contracts are going to keep climbing, time to adjust to it.
Beagle on a short term deal would be fantastic business imo.
True, although I dont know how im goin to feel when Rants gets an extension and gets paid more than Mackinnon lol.
True, although I dont know how im goin to feel when Rants gets an extension and gets paid more than Mackinnon lol.
I'd love to see the analytics staff's reaction if Sakic or one of the pro scouts brought up Beagle's name. It'd probably go something like this......
Sakic would probably reply with, "So who would you rather center the 4th line? Dom Toninato or Jay Beagle?"
Because the second guy had the 5th highest faceoff percentage during the regular season among players with 100 face-offs or more, and is the top PKer on the team that is one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals. Plus he put up 30 points a year ago.
Would he really? Something tells me Sakic may not be that adamant about bringing in a 33 year old, whose price tag might've gone up with this little playoff run. Not exactly a younger, faster, and keep building for the future kind of acquisition. Definitely a great guy to have for faceoffs though.
Think Joe trades one of our extra picks gained in the Duchene deal for Masherin? Don't see why he wouldn't consider it - Eagles need help and we have the currency. Would be a shrewd add on to the deal IMO
I don't know how aggressive he would be in pursuing Beagle, but considering their options, and the things Beagle brings to the table, I think he'd look a little sideways at a scout trying to talk him out of it because of analytics.
I think Sakic would value his faceoff ability, and PK ability for sure. I also think he'd value him highly just based on his experience alone. Especially after this playoff run this year.
They'll likely lose Comeau this summer, Wilson the next summer or sooner, Soda at some point in the next couple years. Bourque's up in the air as a pending UFA, and EJ's long term spot on the team is a little in doubt with the expansion draft causing potential issues.
This team is gonna get younger in the next couple years, and they'll need some experienced guys to lean on in the locker room. Provided they can play of course.
I think this is the type of thing that got them in trouble the last time they surprised everyone and went to the playoffs. The experience factor would be last on my list of things to look for in free agents and I hope it's very low on the priority list for the Avs as well.
Considering Hepple basically admitted they had Mascherin and Morrison targeted in the 2nd round in 2016, but Mascherin was taken ahead of them, I'd say there's a pretty good chance they inquire into him.
...Looks at MacKinnon's contract and cackles.