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after a fantastic rookie year and a regression in terms of points in his 2nd year, his agent would be very foolish to let him sign an extension now.
Speculation: Barzal's next contract
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Barzal's agent is gonna rightfully argue, his offensive production is down from 2017-18 because the isles asked him to adjust his game to suit Trotz's defensive system.
Isles want to lock Barzal up into his ufa yrs,they cannot lowball him.
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That would be awful. He would be a ufa when that deal expires. Either give him a short term bridge deal for 1-2 seasons or give him a 7/8 yr deal that buys into his ufa yrs
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It seems the trend now for the top RFA’s is to negotiate top dollars up to their UFA year. It seems teams are having less success buying out a few extra UFA yrs.
What is the positive of going to arbitration with an RFA or if he sits out like Nylander did. I want Barzal to be here, but if he doesn't want to be here move him. I understand he is an RFA, I think LL is smart enough to determine if Barzal wants to be here or not. Not for nothing a return for Barzal in a trade would be a pretty damn good return for a 21 year old entering their prime. I don't want it to come to that, Barzal should be an Islander but things happen. Hopefully he re-signs and this thread goes bye bye.
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Sure, he'll argue it. Then I'm sure Lamoriello will point to all the guys in defense first systems that were able to out-produce him. He hasn't proven that he's capable of similar offensive output while playing the defensive game. Wouldn't surprise me to see him play through next season to show he can and get the huge payday he'll be looking for.
Any deal that doesn't take him all the way to UFA. So, I'd say either a 2 or 3 year deal. I wouldn't be aopposed to giving him 3 years 21 mil or something like that. I'd also be fine with 8 years, 68 million
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I am not expecting him to sign this summer or to take a team friendly deal because he sacrificed his offense, to buy into Trotz's ' me before we ' approach.
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I think that's probably partly true and partly nonsense. IMO, set aside the defensive responsibility thing, he struggled anyway. It's normal to struggle in your second year. Next year I think we'll get a better idea of what he truly is.
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Every isles forward except maybe Cizikas saw his numbers drop under Trotz's defense first approach.
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I understand and acknowledged that. That doesn't mean he didn't have issues besides that.
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Barzal has made real strides defensively this season .
Also,as much as many fans are pissed at Tavares actions , no one can deny what a big loss he has been on the pp.
Barzal still needs to learn how to take it up the middle and score.
I'm sure this is what Lee's agent is saying. And then Lou counters with Vanek and Moulson without Tavares. Hence the stall.
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Cizekas and Nelson had career years in points and just overall their best seasons as players.
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7 pts in 8 playoff games. He was good and he will be even better going fwd.
8.5-9 x 7 to 8 years. Make it so, Lou.
8.5-9 x 7 to 8 years. Make it so, Lou.
Was the only player who really showed up on game 4. He’s gonna get paid especially if he shoots more like yesterday.
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8* points. I don’t care what anyone says that game 1 goal should have f***ing counted.
Barzal showed up for us.
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Barzal has got a lot of fire in his belly, I really love the 'want' in his game. He's still a kid so he should settle down a bit over time, but I am very comfortable with him as the face of the franchise going forward. The stage is not too big for him.
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Well said. He’s always been that way. He raises his game when it matters most. It’s good to see him do it at the highest level now and on the biggest stage.
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as my dad used to say " that kid has ants in his pants" Can't wait to see this kids nhl career unfold.
