Confirmed with Link: #NHLJets agree to terms with GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on a contract extension

[cbcwpg]

I have no issue with the extension, and we are technically just finishing up the off season, so if you are going to extend him... might as well do it know and be done with it.

 

[Mungman]

Well Gregory just called in to 1290 and he doesn't like the move so I'm pretty sure TN has made a good decision here.

Quoted for truth!

 

[ICdave]

Players talk extension

Zach Bogosian - Thoughts on the Chevy extension. Team has a sense of direction. Important for players to know that leadership is in place? Talk about this season. Ranking of the top defencemen, does he pay attention? Need to improve team defence. Thoughts on Pavelec. Buff's hit.

Andrew Ladd - Thoughts on the Chevy extension. What kind of GM is he? Everyone locked up long term. Pressure or comfort with core locked up?

Blake Wheeler - Thoughts on the Chevy extension (and the mindset of team ownership). Does commitment show a belief in core group of players?

To listen click here.

 

[SensibleGuy]

Am guessing the ownership reviewed his initial deal and came to the realization that they probably signed him to a cheap ticket (relative to the league median) - given that it was his first shot at the NHL GM chair. They probably offered him a good bump in both salary and term, to essentially reward a senior and trusted employee. Am not surprised by the timing at all; renegotiated deals are pretty standard stuff at that level. If anything, it sends a message that they are a strong organization with an entrenched leadership group.

Judging by what Chipman just said in his presser it sounds like pretty much this. From that perspective its a good move. The organization is trust-worthy and above board. Gotta like that...

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

He's locked up a pretty good core (Little, Wheeler, Kane, Enstrom, Bogo). Seems well deserved.

 

[wpgsilver]

No complaints.
Chevy has done well. Stability at the top is important and I'm comfortable with Chevy leading the way.

 

[HannuJ]

nice.
he will now have the confidence to trade Jokinen for a piece of belly button lint and not phear the reprecussions

 

[bazaaa*]

Zach Bogosian - Thoughts on the Chevy extension. Team has a sense of direction. Important for players to know that leadership is in place? Talk about this season. Ranking of the top defencemen, does he pay attention? Need to improve team defence. Thoughts on Pavelec. Buff's hit.

Andrew Ladd - Thoughts on the Chevy extension. What kind of GM is he? Everyone locked up long term. Pressure or comfort with core locked up?

Blake Wheeler - Thoughts on the Chevy extension (and the mindset of team ownership). Does commitment show a belief in core group of players?

To listen click here.

I undertsand this is from 1290, but is there any way to get your interviews transcribed? I'd rather just read their interviews than audio.

 

[truck]

He's locked up a pretty good core (Little, Wheeler, Kane, Enstrom, Bogo). Seems well deserved.

Four of those five were inked as RFAs. To me their return was never in doubt.

We also know nothing about how these guys will play under their new deals.

I have no real opinion on Chevy, because he hasn't really proven to be good or bad at anything yet.

Draft picks mostly look good, but have combined for 11 NHL games.

I am not sure why you extend a guy with so much term left, but it really doesn't matter.

 

[ICdave]

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff contract extension press conference

Cheveldayoff and Executive Chairman & Governor Mark Chipman met with the media at the MTS Centre today and spoke about the extension.

To listen click here.

 

[HannuJ]

I am not sure why you extend a guy with so much term left, but it really doesn't matter.

it's not your money.
so who cares.

 

[wpgsilver]

it's not your money.
so who cares.

Well it's not just a raise, it means he'll (likely) be around for an additional two years.
So I think most fans should care

 

[Gm0ney]

So did they extend him 2 years through the end of the 2017-18 season, or did they just give him a raise for the rest of his current contract term (to the end of 2015-16)?

 

[KCjetsfan]

seems like a very odd move, if it's an extension. I don't really have a problem with it, but I feel the jury's still out on him. But with 3 years remaining in the contract I don't see what would've hurt to let at least this year play out and evaluate next summer.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

The biggest problem I've had with Chevy is his hiring (and extending) Noel.

That and the Clitsome re-signing.

 

[truck]

it's not your money.
so who cares.

You quoted me saying "it doesn't really matter" so you could tell me not to care? Those things kinda mean the sane thing.

 

[scelaton]

Am guessing the ownership reviewed his initial deal and came to the realization that they probably signed him to a cheap ticket (relative to the league median) - given that it was his first shot at the NHL GM chair. They probably offered him a good bump in both salary and term, to essentially reward a senior and trusted employee. Am not surprised by the timing at all; renegotiated deals are pretty standard stuff at that level. If anything, it sends a message that they are a strong organization with an entrenched leadership group.

I also agree with this assessment and am pleased with the move. He is approaching the half-way mark of his contract and has done a great job IMO, even though the results may not be evident for a year or two. The message here is also that TNSE is invested in long-term, sustainable success and is not going to measure Chevy's performance using short-term metrics. This will allow him to bring the likes of Trouba along slowly (as he has done with Scheif) without worrying about pressure from above to win today.

 

[truck]

Well it's not just a raise, it means he'll (likely) be around for an additional two years.
So I think most fans should care

Yep. Plenty of reasons to care.

Fans should care who the GM is and what kind of work they are doing. Plus wasted money (if he were to be fired) would need to be recouped and fans pay those bills.

 

[wpgsilver]

The biggest problem I've had with Chevy is his hiring (and extending) Noel.

That and the Clitsome re-signing.

I have no issue with resigning Clitsome.
I liked the signing.

 

[garret9]

meh

No biggie.
We'll know over the next two seasons whether he earned it or not.

 

[Whileee]

Four of those five were inked as RFAs. To me their return was never in doubt.

We also know nothing about how these guys will play under their new deals.

I have no real opinion on Chevy, because he hasn't really proven to be good or bad at anything yet.

Draft picks mostly look good, but have combined for 11 NHL games.

I am not sure why you extend a guy with so much term left, but it really doesn't matter.

Same reason you extend young core players - you think he will be more than worth it in a few years. If Chipman thinks Chevy is an upcoming star GM, then keep him happy and lock him up so you don't lose him.

 

[Winnipeg Jets]

Love it.

 

[Duke749]

Same reason you extend young core players - you think he will be more than worth it in a few years. If Chipman thinks Chevy is an upcoming star GM, then keep him happy and lock him up so you don't lose him.

What percentage of GMs choose to leave their current jobs??

 

[KingBogo]

Am guessing the ownership reviewed his initial deal and came to the realization that they probably signed him to a cheap ticket (relative to the league median) - given that it was his first shot at the NHL GM chair. They probably offered him a good bump in both salary and term, to essentially reward a senior and trusted employee. Am not surprised by the timing at all; renegotiated deals are pretty standard stuff at that level. If anything, it sends a message that they are a strong organization with an entrenched leadership group.

This is pretty much how I see it. Chipman is all about loyalty, stability and sticking to the long term plan. Chevy is doing exactly what he was hired to do. Now he can stay patient and continue with the blueprint.

 

[alchemyindex]

I have no issue with resigning Clitsome.
I liked the signing.

Last year I might have agreed with you, but I think Clitty's finding a new groove here that he hasn't been able to get into previously. I enjoyed watching him play with Buff the other day.

EDIT: Meant to quote WJG!