Parayko Contract

[MedicBluesFan443]

Just my two cents worth but 7 years at 4.5 mil is pretty lowball. I highly doubt he would take that deal and I wouldn't blame him.

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Just my two cents worth but 7 years at 4.5 mil is pretty lowball. I highly doubt he would take that deal and I wouldn't blame him.

It's the same deal Klingberg got, and is similar to other comparables: Josi, etc.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

It's the same deal Klingberg got, and is similar to other comparables: Josi, etc.

Not to mention, Klingberg had an insane offensive season in his rookie year.

 

[Dbrownss]

I say again....Klingberg him. It's well worth the risk. Even if he doesn't become a offensive force, his defensive zone ability is worth it

 

[Borderbluesfan]

I say again....Klingberg him. It's well worth the risk. Even if he doesn't become a offensive force, his defensive zone ability is worth it

Dbrownss even it we don't always agree eye to eye, you and I think a lot alike, lol. Parayko is showing that he can be a special defenseman. He could be either a shutdown defenseman or that great defenseman that is solid defensively while still putting up good offensive numbers.

 

[Bluesome]

I'm a big fan of the "Prove It" deals however there isn't a blues fan in their right mind that doesn't see Parayko as being the future starwalt of our backend. Parayko uses his size and always seems to be in exactly the right position to send the puck to it's next destination. Some of the best plays he makes are plays you don't even notice, alot of the same things we saw in Pietrangelo as he was developing.

Lock him up now.

 

[carter333167]

I'm a big fan of the "Prove It" deals however there isn't a blues fan in their right mind that doesn't see Parayko as being the future starwalt of our backend. Parayko uses his size and always seems to be in exactly the right position to send the puck to it's next destination. Some of the best plays he makes are plays you don't even notice, alot of the same things we saw in Pietrangelo as he was developing.

Lock him up now.

Yep...we might perhaps should have asked Lehtera to prove it.

Parayko IMO has proven it..at least for the AAV it probably would take to get him on a 6-8 year deal.

 

[Overkamp]

Klingberg was in a little bit different of a situation because he was set to be an RFA this last summer so the Stars really didn't want to offer a small bridge contract and then have to pay big two or three years down the line.

If the Blues were smart, I'd imagine they will do something similar with Parayko this summer or next year.

 

[BlueOil]

For the Blues defensive core:

Most games played
Most GWGs
1st in +/- (5th overall in the league)
2nd in blocked shots
2nd in hits
3rd in takeaways
4th in TOI

What a damn good rookie season for the kid.

He'll probably need to show he can stay on track, but he's going to get a nice offer now and in the future.

 

[Chojin]

Morgan Rielly just got 6 years, $5m AAV off of his ELC. Granted, he's playing top-pairing minutes for the Leafs, but it still sets the bar for Parayko.

 

[Stealth JD]

whatever the deal is, it better have one or two years of RFA remaining when it expires. Then give him the monster-8 year deal keeping him in STL.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

he was awesome last night.. with each game that passes, the more money his agent will demand ... I really hope Blues lock him up long term THIS offseason.

He is going to be one of the best dmen in the league in 5 years

 

[carter333167]

I hope DA is working on the paperwork....this one's a no-brainer should be his first priority.

 

[Borderbluesfan]

Sign the kid to a long term contract, lol. Give him 2nd pairing defenseman money. I think he has first line potential, but give him 2nd pairing money and lock him up.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Sign the kid to a long term contract, lol. Give him 2nd pairing defenseman money. I think he has first line potential, but give him 2nd pairing money and lock him up.

If they can get him locked up long term in offseason, it'll be a giant steal in a few years. Such a good player

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

So 8 years, 5 - 5.5 mil aav?

 

[carter333167]

So 8 years, 5 - 5.5 mil aav?

Fine by me.

 

[542365]

So 8 years, 5 - 5.5 mil aav?

Give me another year to see his progression and I'd probably sign off. He was REALLY good in the first game against Chicago. He made one mistake of pinching at a terrible time, but he got the puck anyway and generated a scoring chance. Still wasn't an intelligent play because the Hawks were gone on at least a 2 on 1, possibly a 3 on 1 if he doesn't get the puck. I'll chalk that up to wanting to do too much.

 

[MissouriMook]

So 8 years, 5 - 5.5 mil aav?

I doubt his agent advises him to sign away that many UFA years at that price, but Colt is just polite enough to sign the deal anyway. And then he'll put the cap back on the pen.

I'd be shocked actually if either side had an appetite to go longer than 6 years. That his last three years of RFA and first three years of UFA. It has some symmetry. My guess is that they don't extend him in the offseason, at least not until they get Shatty and Steen figured out, but maybe around the Winter Classic.

[Wow is that awesome to say! ]

 

[slappipappi]

Then again, the player/agent might prefer to wait and try and get a bigger contract. I'd still imagine it would be difficult to walk away if the Blues put 8 years, $30m on the table...

Zero chance he signs for 8 years and a $3.75M AAV. That covers 5 UFA years.

 

[HockeyGuy73]

His value seems to be going up after every playoff game. And hes worth every penny he is paid.

 

[Stealth JD]

8 x $5.8M

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

8 x $5.8M

 

[TheBluePenguin]

His value seems to be going up after every playoff game. And hes worth every penny he is paid.

Yeah each game this series Colt next contract has increased and at the same time Shatty (One of my Favorite players) worth has decreased, he just is not playing up to his standards at this point.

 

[Borderbluesfan]

8 x $5.8M

If we could get him for 8 years at that price, it could be a major win for the Blues. Armstrong got a great price for Tarasenko, IMO. I say lock up Parayko early.