Confirmed with Link: (Mod warning OP) Patrik Laine 2 years 6.75

[cbcwpg]

Said bridge way back when ... and bridge it is. I'm OK with the value and a bridge is really the only way to go after last season. Too much of a risk to sign Laine long term given his current game.

 

[Duke749]

 

[Hunter368]

Good deal for both sides, love the bridge solution b/c both sides were uncomfortable with last year’s performance. Huge motivational bridge deal for Laine to prove he deserves more. Coach will have to use more logical usage and Laine is going to have to work harder these two years for him to become the player we want him to become. Let’s roll!

Happy it’s done

 

[Turin]

I don’t think the risk is signing Laine long term, the risk is more him signing long term and missing out on a lot of money.

Good deal!

 

[jefferoni]

 

[Board Bard]

Way better than trading him for Risto. More bending by Chevy than Laine IMO, but it had to get done. Hope Laine is of a mind to get involved and earn the money.

 

[LowLefty]

Too much but not too too much
Show me time for Mr Laine - needs a bounce back
Wonder if he got any "usage" tied into this deal

 

[Tommigun]

It’s preseason. It means almost nothing.

He won’t be in top form for the first few games which will affect his point totals which will lead to lower AAV on his big contract.

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

Great contract for a 2 year "show me" deal. Either pick up the other facets of your game or don't expect much more than this. I'm hoping if Connor is signed long term it's between 5.5-6.5 mil. Anything over 6.5 for Connor is still really risky.

I think Connor is less "risky" thank Laine. Having said that, I'm glad we signed Laine - now if he has two 40+ goal years, he'll be paid in a couple of years. In the meantime, rent and groceries should still be affordable.

 

[Cellee]

Hilarious

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Initial reaction:

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS! EVERYONE GET IN HERE!

but thoughtful reaction:

lol why did this take so long?

I (and everyone I knew whose opinion I mildly respect) guessed this contract would be a couple years and between 6 and 7 million before the 2019 playoffs. Made sense for both sides. Laine gets to bet on himself, and the Jets get two years to see if Laine becomes a more complete player.

I'm guessing one side or the other wanted to get a long-term extension.

Probably at some point both sides wanted LT - but Liut wanted 6x11 and Chevy wanted 8x5. Simultaneous NO's followed by, OK 2 years or 3?

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Tooooo much.

Screw you

 

[Whileee]

8.5 in space. Should have lots

Much more, with Buff's suspension.

 

[Ukkosenjumala]

"Too High"

I mean, I guess. I'm really not sweating over 250k. No way he was gonna sign for less than 6.5.

It's two years anyway, it doesn't cripple the Jets ability to do things under the cap so I wouldn't say it's too high. This could look real good for the Jets as soon as in six months.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Do we have enough left to sign Connor long term?

Yes.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[cbcwpg]

Now we just a coach that will put Laine in the best position to show he's worth even more.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I guessed Laine at 2x6.5 and Conner at 7x7.5

 

[hn777]

... and Chevy caved for the first time with an RFA, IMO. Surprised and a little bit disappointed in Chevy. Thats 35% more than EW's model predicted for a two year bridge deal.
Hope, Laine has a great bounce back season.

 

[Vekke]

He won’t be in top form for the first few games which will affect his point totals which will lead to lower AAV on his big contract.

So if you play one or two exhibition games you will score tons of goals in the first few games and have a massive AAV in the future...

All those Moose guys must have huge deals coming..

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

OK Pate, now go out there and prove that you deserve 12+/yr!

Memo to Paul - you can cut Letestu now.

 

[Vekke]

... and Chevy caved for the first time with an RFA, IMO. Surprised and a little bit disappointed in Chevy. Thats 35% more than EW's model predicted for a two year bridge deal.
Hope, Laine has a great bounce back season.

You really believe that Laine would sign around 5 M per season because EW’s model says so. He is a generational sniper for gods sake.

 

[Tommigun]

Great to have this done, seems good for both sides!

Now, what is holding up Connor??

 

[Aggie204]

Thank god, I can go back and creep the mainboard trade threads again.

 

[Afterburner]

YAAAAAAAY IT"S FINALLY HAPPENING!!