Player Discussion: Dylan DeMelo

[KingBogo]

I think 6 is too long - but I would rather give him that 6th year than have to bump up the AAV a lot. My thinking has been to go to 5 years to keep the AAV < 4.

But 6 years only takes him through his 32 YO season. He would turn 33 just at the end, so maybe 6 is OK. If that is what it takes, I would do it.

My thinking is Chevy has to do something a little on the aggressive side to make it worth while to sign now rather than wait until July 1st to see what is out there. Maybe 5 X 3.75 is the sweet zone that makes him bite, but if it took 6 X 3.75 I'd take the additional year with a smile. At this point he is 26 y/o and looking good on our top pair for the cost of a 3rd round pick. If Chevy signs him now he is basically getting a freebie for a team that desperately needed a RHD upgrade.

 

[BigZ65]

I think to get him now you likely need to offer the long term security of a 5-6 year deal. I'd do 6 X $3.5 - 3.75 M. He will be 33 at the end of that deal and most likely hasn't regressed to the point he isn't still earning that salary.

Plus or minus half a million at that price point isn't a huge deal IMO. I'd be more concerned if a NTC is attached. I would pay someone like DeMelo half a million more/season in lieu of trade protection.

 

[GNP]

Leafs will have around $5M in cap space to fill 6 roster spots. Hard to imagine them outbidding the Jets for DeMelo, unless he has a lifelong dream of playing for the Leafs and is willing to give up millions in salary to live the dream.

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Money talks in matters like this, and usually the largest bidder will come out with the player, barring very different circumstances, like family issues closer to home etc.

 

[Tommigun]

Interview yesterday...

Likes the idea of playing with Morrissey.

Mentioned that he really likes the "group", and said twice that he sees a "good fit" for him on this roster.

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report | Illegal Curve Hockey

Sounds like Stastny then.

 

[Jets 31]

Man is DeMelo a smart defenseman with a great stick to get in passing lanes , i would be fine giving him Kulikov's contract if that's what it took to sign him . Hope Chevy signs him soon actually , we sorely need a good defensive defenseman like this , good trade Chevy .

 

[FonRiesen]

Sounds like Stastny then.

My thoughts, exactly. Unfortunately there are more factors at play than just 'fitting in' and saying they like the team they've been traded to.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

You guys forget Chisholm, who could be here ahead of Heinola or Samberg. And I don't really care for Dumba for the likely asking price.

I really don't think Chisholm will arrive that quickly. But the ask for Dumba will not be too high. It will be wayyy too high. Wait one more year and another prospect or 2 will arrive. Definitely not worth the price when all we have to do is wait. UFA's are a different story but probably get to the same destination. At least we don't need to give up players for them. But they will cost too much for too long. Then their performance will disappoint and they will block good young players. No thanks there too.

 

[DJB]

Any update on DD? Just wondering about his play.

Thanks guys.

 

[10Ducky10]

Any update on DD? Just wondering about his play.

Thanks guys.

I'd say most fans are happy with him and so are the coaches.
He is definitely one of the things this team needs/needed.
He makes smart plays with the puck in his zone and never seems to panic. Poolman and Boolow should watch film on him.
I hope he re-signs with us.

 

[DannyGallivan]

You think he'll be ahead of Samberg?

I don't think any of us can tell right now. But there's no reason to think that he has any less of a chance. I like Samberg's size, but other than that I think he's being boosted a little too early by a segment of the fan base.

 

[ERYX]

Any update on DD? Just wondering about his play.

Thanks guys.

He’s been playing in the top pairing with Morrissey lately and has been doing very well with those minutes and opposition. I think the consensus has been that his addition definitely improved the Jets’ defence. So he’s been doing very well for us!

 

[10Ducky10]

Well, it looks like Chevy will have to decide what to do with DeMelo after 10 games in a Jets' uni.
I am guessing and hoping Chevy tries to lock him up for at least 4 years and probably more.
It sounds like they have watched him especially since he went to the Sens.
I'd offer him a 5 year contract worth about 19m or so but pay him higher in the first few years to entice him to sign before he hits free agency.
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I think DeMelo pairs well with JMo and Slambeg will look good with Pionk next season.
DeMelo has had a huge influence since he has been here.
It has allowed the Jets to ice a not bad first two pairings and has really shored up the 3rd pairing.
Poolman is a 3rd pairing at best and has no right being on the 1st pairing of an NHL team.
DeMelo needs to be re-signed for at least 4 years.

 

[BatVader]

A smaller factor but a factor nonetheless is, I think that it helps us that the Expansion Draft is in 2022. DeMelo can be pretty much assured he will be protected if he resigns with us. He sure fits the profile of the type of defenseman drafted in the last expansion draft.

Top 4 minutes, a fair contract, and expansion draft protection on a team hopefully that won't have one of its best players with a large cap # retire a couple days before the season.

Isn’t the XDraft in June 2021?
The Seattle Whatever-they-are are slotted to play the 2021-2022 season... that means they start October 2021.

 

[DRW204]

EH's contract projections for Demelo

 

[BatVader]

EH's contract projections for Demelo
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I can’t access that site... pisses me off

 

[Jet]

Conversely, he might not be as willing to risk giving up a solid deal offering him $15-20M. Remember, last off-season a bunch of players went to UFA and ended up on try-outs. The UFA market isn't very strong. Teams don't have much cap space and need to budget more for their young RFAs. If the Jets really like DeMelo more than other UFA targets like Hamonic, I think they'll be able to sign him before he gets to UFA status.

With the developments in the world the cap will certainly contract - worst time for a fella to be going into UFA status.

I wonder what the NHL will do with contracts - will the consider this year satisfied (likely).

Either way, if the Jets offer him a deal I think he's more likely to take it given the circumstances.

 

[10Ducky10]

I thought I would bump this thread...sorry if this has been posted already...

 

[Buffdog]

I thought I would bump this thread...sorry if this has been posted already...

Shhhh... don't show his agent.

And risto is good now?

 

[10Ducky10]

Shhhh... don't show his agent.

And risto is good now?

I'm not sure how sold I am on stats but I found this on the Sens' board and thought I would bump the thread.
DeMelo is our #1 priority regarding our UFAs.

 

[BatVader]

I'm not sure how sold I am on stats but I found this on the Sens' board and thought I would bump the thread.
DeMelo is our #1 priority regarding our UFAs.

I’m a little concerned that DeMelo hasn’t been re-signed yet. Getting him locked in should be Chevy’s priority #1.
I’m hoping the reasons are just related to the COVID issue and not a sign of DeMelo planning on going elsewhere.

 

[10Ducky10]

I’m a little concerned that DeMelo hasn’t been re-signed yet. Getting him locked in should be Chevy’s priority #1.
I’m hoping the reasons are just related to the COVID issue and not a sign of DeMelo planning on going elsewhere.

Don't forget he has only watched DeMelo in a Jets' uni for 10 games. Maybe he is waiting to see him in action in the playoffs?

 

[KingBogo]

I’m a little concerned that DeMelo hasn’t been re-signed yet. Getting him locked in should be Chevy’s priority #1.
I’m hoping the reasons are just related to the COVID issue and not a sign of DeMelo planning on going elsewhere.

It might be a bit much to expect from a GM or a UFA new to his team to sign with this much uncertainty going into next season. Ryan Reaves is the most significant signing with any team in close to 2 months

 

[ocdaddy]

I’m a little concerned that DeMelo hasn’t been re-signed yet. Getting him locked in should be Chevy’s priority #1.
I’m hoping the reasons are just related to the COVID issue and not a sign of DeMelo planning on going elsewhere.

Lock him up... lock him up... lock him up!

 

[Adam da bomb]

Lock him up... lock him up... lock him up!

Haha sounds creepy. Let him only leave his chambers to go on the ice.

 

[BatVader]

Haha sounds creepy. Let him only leave his chambers to go on the ice.

It scores and defends our net, or else it gets the hose again