Confirmed with Link: June 2016: Flyers Sign Radko Gudas To Multi-Year Extension

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

I think Del Zotto may be gone, unless MacDonald is off the books.

No way Hextall does 5MM for MacDonald, 3.35 for Gudas and probably what will be 6MM for DelZotto.

There may be a possibility that DelZotto is a casualty because of MacDonald.

That's what I'm thinking with regards to the Gudas signing - Del Zotto's days are numbered unless Streit or MacDonald are moved.

 

[Curufinwe]

Streit's contract is not going to affect if MDZ is kept past this season.

 

[Broad Street Elite]

Streit's contract is not going to affect if MDZ is kept past this season.

Agreed. MacDonald could certainly present a challenge given the term on his deal, but an MDZ extension wouldn't start until Streit was already off the books.

 

[explosive skating]

You think MDZ is going to take 5 or 5.5 when he watches that make believe NHL player MacDonald suit?

The D-market is insane, there is a chance he will be overpaid.

Amac's contract is one of the worst in NHL and will not be used as a comparison.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Maybe he can get Manning to sit on his lap.

shouldnt be a problem...

he wont be a NHL defenseman this upcoming season. so he will be free to do so..

 

[Hiesenberg]

Amac's contract is one of the worst in NHL and will not be used as a comparison.

It has to be. Delzotto will want more than that. I take it at minimum of 6MM

 

[Sniped]

Another great signing by Hexy. RHD, who gives us a physical force.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

good deal for Gudas.
very good deal for what he brings to the table.

Good job Hexy

 

[flyersjim73]

It has to be. Delzotto will want more than that. I take it at minimum of 6MM

It doesn't have to be. I'm sure Del Zotto's camp will want to use it as a comparison but it's not hard to show its an outlier and was given to Macdonald by the previous gm. His own teammate, who is also clearly better than Macdonald, just took 4 years at 3.35. I would say Del zotto is certainly a step up from that but just because our previous gm gave out a terrible contract to a fringe nhl player doesn't mean hextall will allow him to use that contract against him. If he does, he won't be a flyer - it's that simple.

 

[Curufinwe]

It has to be. Delzotto will want more than that. I take it at minimum of 6MM

Why didn't Gudas demand more when he's also better than MacDonald?

6M is close to what Yandle got, and Yandle has the kind of consistent production MDZ can only dream of.

 

[Qyburn]

Giving MDZ 6M a year would be insane.

The fact that that number was even brought up has me legitimately wondering if I'm missing out on some running gag or woke up in an alternate dimension.

 

[Tripod]

I still maintain that MDZ could sign cheaper than expected because he knows the grass is not always greener on the other side. He saw first hand how not being in the right team and situation can make his life miserable.

He seems to be well liked by other players and he seems quite happy. But ultimately, does it make sense to sign him long term with other LHD on the way? I think a 4-5 year deal is still fine because the kids won't god getting bigger money before then anyways.

Just make sure his contract is set up so we can move him in years 4-5 if we need/want to.

 

[Hiesenberg]

It doesn't have to be. I'm sure Del Zotto's camp will want to use it as a comparison but it's not hard to show its an outlier and was given to Macdonald by the previous gm. His own teammate, who is also clearly better than Macdonald, just took 4 years at 3.35. I would say Del zotto is certainly a step up from that but just because our previous gm gave out a terrible contract to a fringe nhl player doesn't mean hextall will allow him to use that contract against him. If he does, he won't be a flyer - it's that simple.

Gudas was not a FA

 

[Hiesenberg]

So lets discuss this. MDZ is making 4MM right now. He's going to want more, he'll be a UFA.

You guys think he'll accept the same as MacDonald?

 

[Curufinwe]

Hextall isn't going to offer him six years at $5 million.

3 of the four years Gudas signed for were free agent years.

 

[Flyotes]

Still, Hextall's contracts for the most part have been fair. I don't think, at the first, there is any reason to think that if MDZ stays it'll be an overpayment. Too much doom around here.

 

[Rebels57]

So lets discuss this. MDZ is making 4MM right now. He's going to want more, he'll be a UFA.

You guys think he'll accept the same as MacDonald?

Hextall isn't going to let MDZ bend him over because of his predecessor's mistake.

MDZ isn't that much more valuable to the Flyers than Gudas based on this past season, so he shouldn't be getting paid that much more. I would be comfortable with $4.5 for MDZ but nothing more, unless he somehow maintains his improved defensve while getting back to his .50 PPG ways of yesteryear.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Hextall isn't going to let MDZ bend him over because of his predecessor's mistake.

MDZ isn't that much more valuable to the Flyers than Gudas based on this past season, so he shouldn't be getting paid that much more. I would be comfortable with $4.5 for MDZ but nothing more, unless he somehow maintains his improved defensve while getting back to his .50 PPG ways of yesteryear.

I never said Hextall will sign him to a bad contract.

But I think somebody will offer him more than what Hextall is willing to go. MacDonald's contract could be effecting him.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Man, I think you guys really de-value MDZ for what he did.

 

[FLYguy3911]

In 14-15 he produced offensively and struggled defensively. This season he was solid defensively with little offensive production. Let's see what guy we get this year.

 

[GKJ]

I don't follow them but I will search them out if I read on here that they're being particularly dumb.

Same.

 

[boxcar65]

shouldnt be a problem...

he wont be a NHL defenseman this upcoming season. so he will be free to do so..

Are you sure about that??? I have him penciled in as either the 6 or 7. He will beat out AMac yet again, and either Schultz or Streit will be gone after this summer. Also, let's not count on Provo yet...he has to have a good camp and show he's ready.

Gudas/Manning 2016-2017

 

[Beef Invictus]

MacD is superior to Manning. If we have the cap space he'll play over Manning.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

Are you sure about that??? I have him penciled in as either the 6 or 7. He will beat out AMac yet again, and either Schultz or Streit will be gone after this summer. Also, let's not count on Provo yet...he has to have a good camp and show he's ready.

Gudas/Manning 2016-2017

jebus Christ dude..

the league is full of guys we can sign that play at a NHL level..

there is ZERO reason to resign Manning

 

[Striiker]

Are you sure about that??? I have him penciled in as either the 6 or 7. He will beat out AMac yet again, and either Schultz or Streit will be gone after this summer. Also, let's not count on Provo yet...he has to have a good camp and show he's ready.

Gudas/Manning 2016-2017

That's odd since being able to play in the NHL means nothing to you... Otherwise you wouldn't want Manning here since he's proven that he can't play in the NHL. The guy isnt even a top pairing defensemen in the AHL. He's trash, simple as that, and certainly worse than Amac.