Myers came through the season well playing all 82 games. I don't think he is worth $5.5 M, but I don't know of a better #3 RHD in the league. Myers can also move up the lineup as necessary as insurance against Trouba or Buff being out of the line up. If Myers likes his spot and is willing to sign a future contract at a price the team is comfortable with yes I'd re-sign him for 4-5 years. If he truly does get to the point he can't play the Jets will take advantage LTIR rules like all other cap teams.
My bigger concern is if we move Myers our RHD depth after Poolman is Joe Morrow on his off side followed by Nogier, Kotalek and Green. IMO defenseman, especially RHD are too valuable to let slip away.
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I agree with a lot of what you say--and the "ideal perfect" situation would be to resign Myers, and let Statsny walk. I think Roslovic is really going to surprise people, and he has huge upside, and can fill that # 2 line center spot. If not, he just may need an extra year, but he will eventually be a "big star" for the Jet's at center ice. I'm quite sure of this.
I think Statsny is going on 33 yrs old--already noticeably slowing down, and will likely want a 4-5 year deal at around $ 5.5 to 6 mil per yr--"far to much" considering we have guys that can fill this position. We already have an aging Little on the books.
The ideal trade for a 2nd line center would be Perrault and Petan for a good young proven center-- this way we could keep Myers--"which I would like."
I'm not sure what you mean by
LTIR -- but I think you mean --long term injury reserve. If that's the case-- I believe the Jets would still have to pay him--irregardless of the Cap situation, and that could be costly, if Myers goes down for 1-2 years. It's a very tough decision--but I will say this--his body held up great this year, so maybe he could go 4-5 more years. I'm sure Chevy and Chipman will be wrestling with this decision, and hope they get it right. I don't know if the Jet's can buy insurance that covers for "long term injuries" and be compensated for lost wages ??
It would be great as you say to keep our depth on Right side defense--and have Roslovic really shine as our 2nd line center. It would be a mistake signing Statsny for anymore than 2 years--and he'll want longer term and big bucs-"not worth it" We should continue to go with our youth.