Not sure about points, but it's worth about $1M in money and about 2 years in term.
Confirmed with Link: Darren Helm re-signed 5 years 3.85m/year
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Not sure about points, but it's worth about $1M in money and about 2 years in term.
After the last 24 hours I'm not surprised by this. Rumours that the big FA names are going elsewhere due to bigger money/term on offer and in some cases to teams rather closer to winning.
The bizarre thing was that Stamkos's vast salary made him more plausible if he got to FA because less than half the league would be able to meet the demands. Salaries of 6-7m are much more manageable for more teams.
For me I think Helm has been underrated and I'm glad he's staying, but its either 2 years or $1m too much for me. Plenty of worse players earning more in the NHL, and plenty of worse deals will happen today, but its too much or too long. Personally, I want him as 3rd line PK guy..which means he will be overpaid for that role, despite being very good at it.
I think the destinations and contracts of other FAs will make this look less disappointing by Monday, and I don't doubt other teams offered him more, but he is worth less to us than Abby, and as such this contract is too high.
For this to not be a bad weekend, KH better have something else up his sleeve.
The bizarre thing was that Stamkos's vast salary made him more plausible if he got to FA because less than half the league would be able to meet the demands. Salaries of 6-7m are much more manageable for more teams.
For me I think Helm has been underrated and I'm glad he's staying, but its either 2 years or $1m too much for me. Plenty of worse players earning more in the NHL, and plenty of worse deals will happen today, but its too much or too long. Personally, I want him as 3rd line PK guy..which means he will be overpaid for that role, despite being very good at it.
I think the destinations and contracts of other FAs will make this look less disappointing by Monday, and I don't doubt other teams offered him more, but he is worth less to us than Abby, and as such this contract is too high.
For this to not be a bad weekend, KH better have something else up his sleeve.
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Kenny is completely hopeless
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Exactly. These guys should be swapped out every 2 to 3 years simply because the type of game they play is hard on their bodies. It's a crap-shoot as to who will last, so don't tie yourself to one, play the field. The Fiddlers, Moens, Martins and such are available every year.
He finally makes a decision in letting Richards and Quincey walk then he does this. C'mon Kenny. Bring back Hudler and Quincey while you're at it. 
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Always been one of my favorite Wings. I'm fine with the price.
Maybe a year too long. would have been more comfortable with 4 years.
Always been one of my favorite Wings. I'm fine with the price.
Maybe a year too long. would have been more comfortable with 4 years.
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Terrible contract, too long and too expensive. I understand Abdelkader's deal, but i dont understand this. Helm can be replaced easily, by a younger and cheaper player.
Well I'm done. I've been a Wings fan since I was 6, but I can't take it anymore. It's like having a girlfriend with a drug addiction. Sure I still love them, but I can't just sit here and watch them destroy themselves anymore. It's too painful.
Miller was bad enough, but 4 mil for (what should be) a 4th line center? His point totals would be mediocre for a defenseman, much less a center.
What's kenny gonna do next? Bring Doug Brown out of retirement and sign him to 6 million a year, because you know what he's a real nice guy, sure he sucks at playing hockey, but you know what who cares.
Miller was bad enough, but 4 mil for (what should be) a 4th line center? His point totals would be mediocre for a defenseman, much less a center.
What's kenny gonna do next? Bring Doug Brown out of retirement and sign him to 6 million a year, because you know what he's a real nice guy, sure he sucks at playing hockey, but you know what who cares.
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I'm guessing it's probably some panic from Holland.
The Wings have a massive hole at center with Datsyuk's departure. This gives Kenny "options" in case he strikes out on the free agent market.
A big part of why Ericsson's contract is so bad is because at the time half the blueline needed to be re-signed.
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A 5 year 3.85 per year contract for a 3rd line forward is the definition of terrible. Especially when it's for a player who is almost 30 and relies on his speed so heavily.
What the hell has Helm done to command this term and money?
At least Abdelkader had the "score 20 goals" angle. Ugh. These loyalty contracts are so brutal. I can't imagine another team in the league giving them out, let alone to multiple players.
At least Abdelkader had the "score 20 goals" angle. Ugh. These loyalty contracts are so brutal. I can't imagine another team in the league giving them out, let alone to multiple players.
