Seravalli: Penguins offered Malkin a 4 year deal in the last 24 hours

[Empoleon8771]

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[MisterT]

It would be odd to see FrankenMalkin playing in a different uniform.

 

[dredeye]

If that’s the case what is Malkin looking for? Maybe the dollars were bad

 

[Empoleon8771]

If that’s the case what is Malkin looking for? Maybe the dollars were bad

Seravalli said the Penguins are hoping he comes in at a similar AAV to Letang, so it was probably around 4 years at $6 million a year. This is allegedly what Malkin is willing to sign for according to Rob Rossi, so I don't see what the holdup would be if the Penguins matched that.

 

[Mickey Marner]

4×6 is a good deal. Pens would be dumb not to take that.

 

[dredeye]

Seravalli said the Penguins are hoping he comes in at a similar AAV to Letang, so it was probably around 4 years at $6 million a year. This is allegedly what Malkin is willing to sign for according to Rob Rossi, so I don't see what the holdup would be if the Penguins matched that.

That’s not a bad contract. Term is a concern but when he’s been a Pen that long it’s hard to say no especially at those dollars.

 

[jmelm]

This is the least surprising news of the offseason. The Penguins were always going to wait until the 11th hour to give Malkin their best offer.

 

[pi314]

Maybe it's just me, but I really want to see Geno back. Whatever that takes.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

4yrs x 6m is good for both.

I'm a bit surprised that Malkin's camp is the one pushing for the term on the deal over a shorter deal high cap number. There's was rumours for years leading up to this point that he'd end his career in Russia, no? At his age, recent injury history and adding a 4 year pact makes that seem unlikely.

Either way I'm pretty sure they get this done. Can't picture Malkin in a different jersey and you'd think Crosby is behind the scenes saying he expects the organization to finalise this.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Pens caved on Malkin's 4 year demand. This gets done.

 

[Toby Flenderson]

I don’t understand these negotiation tactics. Little nuggets of info dropped here and there. Just f’in sign him or not.

If 4x6 is the real offer, Malkin is a loser for not taking it

 

[Extra Texture]

4×6 is a good deal. Pens would be dumb not to take that.

Honestly, I'd offer him 5.2 X 5 years. An extra year and an extra 2 million, frontloaded so he can walk away at 39 if he wants. They're already stretching out Letang's years like taffy to lower the AAV. Might as well do it for Geno too.

Anyway, good for Geno for sticking to his guns. Hopefully he still wants to ride it out as the three amigos in Pittsburgh.

And obvious 6M is better, but part of me is bummed he didnt get a 7.1M/year deal at some point.

 

[Flying Dego]

Seravalli said the Penguins are hoping he comes in at a similar AAV to Letang, so it was probably around 4 years at $6 million a year. This is allegedly what Malkin is willing to sign for according to Rob Rossi, so I don't see what the holdup would be if the Penguins matched that.

I think the Pens probably offered the 4th year but lowered to 5.5M or something.

I'd bet it ends right around 6.1Mx4yr once Hextall realizes that's the lowest he'll get.

 

[jmelm]

Pens caved on Malkin's 4 year demand. This gets done.

They didn't cave. They were always going to wait till the last minute to put their best offer on the table. Just like NSH with Forsberg, or COL with Landeskog last year, etc. etc. etc. So are you really surprised? This is how business is done.

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Seravalli said the Penguins are hoping he comes in at a similar AAV to Letang, so it was probably around 4 years at $6 million a year. This is allegedly what Malkin is willing to sign for according to Rob Rossi, so I don't see what the holdup would be if the Penguins matched that.

clauses maybe? maybe he wants a full NMC?

 

[jmelm]

If the Pens sign Malkin for a $6.1M AAV, and Rakell for a $4.5M AAV, then if they move out Zucker (and even if they kept Dumoulin/McGinn/Blueger), they could sign Kadri for $7.5M and fit everyone else under the cap.

 

[ViD]

Let’s be real, if Malkin is gone, the Pens are done, going to be hard to make the post season on the shoulders of one offensive line and a 35 year old d man

 

[Empoleon8771]

Let’s be real, if Malkin is gone, the Pens are done, going to be hard to make the post season on the shoulders of one offensive line and a 35 year old d man

The Penguins made the playoffs comfortably in the last 2 years with Malkin missing half of the games in each year.

 

[ViD]

The Penguins made the playoffs comfortably in the last 2 years with Malkin missing half of the games in each year.

Sid and Letang are two years older and Metro is a bloodbath now. The winning era for Pittsburgh is nearing its end

 

[jmelm]

Sid and Letang are two years older and Metro is a bloodbath now. The winning era for Pittsburgh is nearing its end

And who's to say they wouldn't spend the money on another UFA in that case (such as Kadri) or trade for JT Miller, etc....

 

[ViD]

And who's to say they wouldn't spend the money on another UFA in that case (such as Kadri) or trade for JT Miller, etc....

That’s also a possibility, but Malkin is still a top 10 center in the NHL when healthy, not an easy replacement

 

[Guttersniped]

Honestly, I'd offer him 5.2 X 5 years. An extra year and an extra 2 million, frontloaded so he can walk away at 39 if he wants. They're already stretching out Letang's years like taffy to lower the AAV. Might as well do it for Geno too.

Anyway, good for Geno for sticking to his guns. Hopefully he still wants to ride it out as the three amigos in Pittsburgh.

And obvious 6M is better, but part of me is bummed he didnt get a 7.1M/year deal at some point.

If it’s 5 years long and front loaded that would be bad for the Pens because the cap hit stays even if Malkin leaves.

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[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Hexy hurry up! I’ve got to work and can’t fricken check HFBoards every 5 minutes.

 

[Hockeyholic]

If the Pens sign Malkin for a $6.1M AAV, and Rakell for a $4.5M AAV, then if they move out Zucker (and even if they kept Dumoulin/McGinn/Blueger), they could sign Kadri for $7.5M and fit everyone else under the cap.

Kadri could probably get 9 million per year on the open market.

Doubt he would take a severe discount like this.

 

[jmelm]

Kadri could probably get 9 million per year on the open market.

Doubt he would take a severe discount like this.

Sure, he might be $9M on a 4 or 5 year deal, but no one is giving Kadri $9M on a 7 year term.

My offer from Pittsburgh would be 7 years x 7.5M. I think a couple of other teams *might* match that, but no one is going to significantly outbid that.