Confirmed Signing with Link: [FLA] Aaron Ekblad re-signs with Panthers (8 years, $7.500M AAV)

[vendetta]

Does this deal still look like a steal?

Never did before and the Hedman deal
Proves it... This should put an end to everyone saying steal he got market value as an rfa... Florida didn't save a dime

 

[CHGoalie27]

People in here saying Ekblad isn't worth 7.5 clearly have never watched Ekblad.

From most of us that has seen every game he's played, this and +++ to those saying he'll be worth more in no time.

 

[Plural]

In few years, Panthers will have two steal deals. Barkov and Ekblad. Awesome job Cats. Congrats.

 

[vendetta]

In few years, Panthers will have two steal deals. Barkov and Ekblad. Awesome job Cats. Congrats.

What don't u guys get? In a few years he's still rfa... This isn't a steal even if he was ufa unless he takes massive steps forward... It's market value which isn't good when u have 4 years rfa left.. Panthers Overpay now and even if he improves to Hedman level very little in the future

 

[I am not exposed]

What don't u guys get? In a few years he's still rfa... This isn't a steal even if he was ufa unless he takes massive steps forward... It's market value which isn't good when u have 4 years rfa left.. Panthers Overpay now and even if he improves to Hedman level very little in the future

I agree.

 

[MaritimeHockeyNut]

Lol this is definitely one crazy overpayment for an rfa. Could of did a 2X4-5 then an 8Xthis deal if he was worth it. Foolish imo

 

[Lehkonen4Calder]

What don't u guys get? In a few years he's still rfa... This isn't a steal even if he was ufa unless he takes massive steps forward... It's market value which isn't good when u have 4 years rfa left.. Panthers Overpay now and even if he improves to Hedman level very little in the future

Maybe Ekblad scared the Panthers with the Subban story. Either way this is not a steal at all

 

[docbenton]

Bad deal, pretty overrated player. Amazing shot, good skills, however not going to be an elite #1 defenseman and already paid like one.

 

[Icebreakers]

500k overpaid so not bad. But comparable to Doughty's first major deal.

 

[IceManCat]

Bad deal, pretty overrated player. Amazing shot, good skills, however not going to be an elite #1 defenseman and already paid like one.

Nostradamus its a pleasure to finally meet you

 

[vendetta]

Bad deal, pretty overrated player. Amazing shot, good skills, however not going to be an elite #1 defenseman and already paid like one.

Also a dumb post... He's as safe a bet as u can get to becoming elite as far as young players/ prospects go... It's not a bad deal... It's just not a good deal which is what it should be when your locking someone up at this age for 8 years

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Ekblad is elite as is, what a contract. Love that new ownership group in FLA

 

[gorangers0525]

I mean, what's the point of having team control? This is the contract you give after his next deal.

Fantastic player though

 

[vendetta]

I mean, what's the point of having team control? This is the contract you give after his next deal.

Fantastic player though

Exactly... Cost controlled rfa? Nope not here...

 

[Ducks in a row]

Ekblad is elite as is, what a contract. Love that new ownership group in FLA

Ekblad is very good as is wouldn't call him elite yet. His contract isn't that great especially when comparing to Hedman who makes slightly more but is cover nothing but UFA years unlike Ekblad contract.

 

[DG93]

Solid deal...but **** me that Burns extension is gonna be crazy lol

 

[I am not exposed]

Solid deal...but **** me that Burns extension is gonna be crazy lol

People said that about hedman, and it really isn't that crazy!

 

[DG93]

People said that about hedman, and it really isn't that crazy!

I hope so! We'll see, but anyway, congrats! That's awesome.

 

[WesMcCauley]

Ye i think Florida could have gotten it atleast down to 7.

This is how i imagine the contract talks went down:

Agent: Hi
Florida: Hi
Agent: We want 7,5*8
Florida: ok
Agent: Signing
Florida: Signing
Agent: Good, talk again in 9 years.
Florida: That escalated quickly

 

[MaritimeHockeyNut]

Ye i think Florida could have gotten it atleast down to 7.

This is how i imagine the contract talks went down:

Agent: Hi
Florida: Hi
Agent: We want 7,5*8
Florida: ok
Agent: Signing
Florida: Signing
Agent: Good, talk again in 9 years.
Florida: That escalated quickly

Lol exactly. It's really hard to imagine any negotiating taking place what so ever. Lol.