Confirmed with Link: Kings Sign Kopitar (2 Years/ $7m AAV)

[Sybil227]

LA Kings Sign Captain Anze Kopitar To Two-Year Contract Extension​

You're welcome to your own opinion, but I think this is too much to bring him back. Especially if you want the chance to bring in more talent. I wouldn't have given more than $5M AAV.

Edit: Saw this was mentioned in the offseason thread, too. But thought it deserved its own, since people may not see it there.

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[BigKing]

How am I supposed to get work done these past two weeks when there is so much arguing to watch and partake in?

 

[TwzKing]

awful

 

[sinister6000]

Anze has a great agent. I new he wouldn't take less than 7 mill.

 

[King'sPawn]

My biggest issue with the deal is, though his cap hit is $10 million, he's only getting $7 million this year.

So there's virtually no drop in what the Kings are paying him, meaning that there's probably not going to be any other changes with him.

 

[BigKing]

My biggest issue with the deal is, though his cap hit is $10 million, he's only getting $7 million this year.

So there's virtually no drop in what the Kings are paying him, meaning that there's probably not going to be any other changes with him.

So there is zero discount whatsoever. He will make the same amount of money the two years following this season while we hope he maintains the same level of play.

I love the guy but, man...this didn't need to happen now.

I've likened him to Sundin but even the Sundin ride ended at age 37.

Should have been riding the one year deal each year and act accordingly. Is this about winning a Cup or is it about getting more of that bag? Already has two Cups so how much hunger is there for a 3rd one? If it was an intense hunger, this isn't a $7MM cap hit.

 

[Sol]

My biggest issue with the deal is, though his cap hit is $10 million, he's only getting $7 million this year.

So there's virtually no drop in what the Kings are paying him, meaning that there's probably not going to be any other changes with him.

Do you like this KP? Or does it rub you the wrong way too that Byfield seems locked out of a spot.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I thought the PLD signing was in part to gain some leverage on Kopi extension and maybe even let him walk.. throw that theory out the window.

 

[jgs]

Once again Blake overpays. Kings are going to be in cap hell as long as Blake is the GM. Kopi's production will drop but his pay will not.

 

[Master Yoda]

I mean $7million would be okay if he keeps scoring 70ish points, but is anyone really expecting him to not have any dropoff in the next 3 years?
Yeah you don't want to lowball the guy but $7million for a guy in his 37~38 year old seasons is awful lot of money.
I guess BLUC really didn't like being lowballed on their final contracts.

 

[Reaper45]

Like why so much and why now? Was this the pressing issue that needed to happen?

 

[Surf Nutz]

So there is zero discount whatsoever. He will make the same amount of money the two years following this season while we hope he maintains the same level of play.

I love the guy but, man...this didn't need to happen now.

I've likened him to Sundin but even the Sundin ride ended at age 37.

Should have been riding the one year deal each year and act accordingly. Is this about winning a Cup or is it about getting more of that bag? Already has two Cups so how much hunger is there for a 3rd one? If it was an intense hunger, this isn't a $7MM cap hit.

He indicated he wanted this to happen now.
You could have watched him sign with Vegas next summer instead...

 

[Schmooley]

There goes my theory that Byfield will still be a center. It doesnt make sense to sign Kopitar before next offseason.
It has to be the worst rebuild of all time. Not one pick from the rebuild years have been a regular player or solidified a spot and they are now still doubling down on the old core. Kopitar and Doughty didnt look like a core to build around in the playoffs.
It is hard to get behind management with this. They need to clean house from management to drafting/development to coaching and go from there before they get stuck in the blackhole for many years.

 

[Nasti]

Heavy heavy sigh.

 

[Schrute farms]

I mean $7million would be okay if he keeps scoring 70ish points, but is anyone really expecting him to not have any dropoff in the next 3 years?
Yeah you don't want to lowball the guy but $7million for a guy in his 37~38 year old seasons is awful lot of money.
I guess BLUC really didn't like being lowballed on their final contracts.

2024-2026 is gonna be brutal on these boards if/when Kopi age catches up to him. It will happen -- Father Time is undefeated. The real question is whether Blake will be around still at that time or not.

 

[robitaillefan]

My god

Love the guy and everything he has done, guess I was wrong about him taking a discount for the sake of keeping us competitive within our salary cap.

No need for his contract to be north of 5mil

 

[Nasti]

He indicated he wanted this to happen now.
You could have watched him sign with Vegas next summer instead...

And? If it was between this deal and signing with Vegas, I choose the latter.

 

[Surf Nutz]

And? If it was between this deal and signing with Vegas, I choose the latter.

Yup, I bet you would...

 

[tny760]

He indicated he wanted this to happen now.
You could have watched him sign with Vegas next summer instead...

so?

this team shouldn't be dependent upon kopi next offseason if the people in charge have any clue what they're doing

 

[Surf Nutz]

There goes my theory that Byfield will still be a center. It doesnt make sense to sign Kopitar before next offseason.
It has to be the worst rebuild of all time. Not one pick from the rebuild years have been a regular player or solidified a spot and they are now still doubling down on the old core. Kopitar and Doughty didnt look like a core to build around in the playoffs.
It is hard to get behind management with this. They need to clean house from management to drafting/development to coaching and go from there before they get stuck in the blackhole for many years.

Byfields future is still unwritten.
Kopi may retire after dos mas.
We will then measure where to deploy Byfied

 

[BringTheReign]

He would’ve taken $5M plus lofty production or playoff-based bonuses if he wanted this team to be a legit contender. No reason to extend him this early either, he has a deal this coming season.

 

[KingsCourt]

Love it! Worth every penny

 

[jgs]

Vegas wouldn't give him 7 Mill per year. They are not as dumb as Blake.

 

[Surf Nutz]

so?

this team shouldn't be dependent upon kopi next offseason if the people in charge have any clue what they're doing

I never commented on being dependent or management...
No sure why you are directing a new thread at me...

 

[Shellz]

Shocking.. Kings fans not happy