TSN: Jets hoping to re-sign Stastny

[The Winter Soldier]

In an interview with Mike Zeisberger at NHL.com Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff discussed Paul Stastny and his desire to try and keep the player.

"We had some great exit meetings with Paul. He's a special person. The way he came in and made an impact on the ice, people saw it. Off the ice, he's a real pro and our players have really benefited from the two or three months he was with us. But we knew going in that the business side of the game is what it is. Obviously, if he turns out to be just a rental, he'll end up being a very important rental in our process along the way. We didn't get a chance to win the Stanley Cup, but I think our players grew a lot. At the same time, if there is a chance to see if it does fit, both sides are going to try to sharpen their pencils as much as they can, understanding that free agency is right around the corner." Cheveldayoff told Zeisberger.

https://www.tsn.ca/off-season-watch-jets-hoping-to-keep-stastny-1.1113642

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[Hunter368]

Would love it, just can’t see it realistically due to cap.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Hard to see it happening. $25M in space with Trouba, Morrissey, Hellebuyck and 3-4 4th liners to be signed.

 

[hilarnat]

I can think of a few GMs that won't sharpen their pencils at all. Big bold (regrettable) numbers, they'll be there for Paul.

 

[MardyBum]

He'd have to take quite a bit less than in FA, something around a 5.5, maybe 6 AAV for it to work in 2 years. Guess we'll see.

 

[Curufinwe]

Hard to see it happening. $25M in space with Trouba, Morrissey, Hellebuyck and 3-4 4th liners to be signed.

It would be interesting if the Jets and Philly worked something out with Myers + Mason for Neuvirth + a pick. That would cut $7.1m off the Jets cap.

 

[Balthazar]

He's been overpaid his whole career, it's not impossible that he'd take a discount to stay with a contender.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Hes coming to mtl probably

 

[Whileee]

Pretty generic article. Chevy said those things in his post-season press conference, but emphasized that they would need to "sharpen their pencils".

I don't see how the Jets can fit Stastny under the cap beyond this upcoming season, and I can't imagine Stastny will want a 1-year deal.

The only way I could see him coming back to the Jets is on a deal that is very reasonable in terms of cap hit, front-loaded in salary, and without extensive trade protection. The Jets would need to be able to move Stastny after this year or perhaps next, and for that he'd need to have a salary and cap hit that is easily manageable by other teams.

 

[rynryn]

of course they're trying. had a fantastic year, the team looked like a juggernaut

 

[The Winter Soldier]

There will have to be moves to make it happen. I read somewhere Perrault may be movable. The other obvious move would be to move Little out.

I know if there was a choice between Statsny or Little, most would choose Stastny.

 

[PetterssonSimp]

The Jets give him the best chance at winning anything at this point in career, is one of the few teams that would like to add him to their 2C plans as well. Jets should go just a tiny crazy since he fit so well, 2 years 10m total with full NTC. This will show some loyalty from the team and give just enough flexibility to only have to make minor moves.

 

[razor ray]

Problem with winning is everyone wants to get paid. Highly unlikely it happens.

 

[DannyGallivan]

Hes coming to mtl probably

Why would he want to?

 

[DannyGallivan]

The thing about Statsny is that he's good... but he's not an elite player in the league anymore. He meshed well with Ehlers and Laine, but in the playoffs both of the kids under-produced (Ehlers didn't even score a goal) and Statsny went pointless in the final four games against Vegas. Plus, he's old.

I'd like to keep him, but it's not "make or break" if the Jets let him go. Wouldn't pay more than 5.5 per season for him.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Why would he want to?

He's from Quebec
Habs can give him a lot of money
He is guarenteed a top 6 role

 

[Jared Dunn]

He's from Quebec
Habs can give him a lot of money
He is guarenteed a top 6 role

Top line guaranteed tbh but he's also 32 and hasn't sniffed the cup yet, he won't even dream of doing so in Montreal...

If Winnipeg can move out Mason with an asset (2nd/3rd I assume) could they fit Stastny under for 2 years @ 6ish?

 

[The Winter Soldier]

The thing about Statsny is that he's good... but he's not an elite player in the league anymore. He meshed well with Ehlers and Laine, but in the playoffs both of the kids under-produced (Ehlers didn't even score a goal) and Statsny went pointless in the final four games against Vegas. Plus, he's old.

I'd like to keep him, but it's not "make or break" if the Jets let him go. Wouldn't pay more than 5.5 per season for him.

I read somewhere again, Statsny has made his money in the game. He's not going to sign a dirt cheap contract but a number like 5.5m per is something he may sign. He wants to win. If he gets positive vibes from his time in Winnipeg, he may just do it IMO.

 

[BB88]

Stastny is a tough one.

He looked great with the Jets, but he's at an age where his game can drop fast, and with the kids getting new contracts it could get extremely challenging, and Wheeler and his next contract situation makes it even tougher to make it work.
To me you need to limit your +30 expensive contracts, and you of course sign Wheeler over Stastny.

 

[hilarnat]

Why would he want to?

He may not want to but he'll definitively use MTL's offer to sign at a higher price than what WPG can afford. It may not be about salary but probably about terms.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I also think the key point stressed here is Chevy wants him, not only on the ice, but for the leadership he would bring to the Jets.

 

[hilarnat]

I read somewhere again, Statsny has made his money in the game. He's not going to sign a dirt cheap contract but a number like 5.5m per is something he may sign. He wants to win. If he gets positive vibes from his time in Winnipeg, he may just do it IMO.

I sincerely hope you are right. I wish him the best of chances. But I'm truly scared of what Bergevin is going to offer him.

 

[BatVader]

Would love to see it.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Don’t do it. Come home, Pauly Walnuts.

 

[TheDoldrums]

There will have to be moves to make it happen. I read somewhere Perrault may be movable. The other obvious move would be to move Little out.

I know if there was a choice between Statsny or Little, most would choose Stastny.

The Jets gave him a 6 year extension with a NMC. I don't think he's going anywhere.