Value of: UFA John Carlson. Does he walk or Caps will lock him up?

[Filthy Dangles]

What's his destination and $$ look like this offseason?

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[Frolov 6'3]

Incredible how some of these pending ufa's know how to peak at the right moment.

Suddenly van Riemsdyk keeps scoring goals as well.

 

[GOilers88]

Everyone's eyes are always locked on EK and Doughty, but I think Carlson would look good in Edmonton and maybe be cheaper than the first two.

 

[rent free]

i think he re-ups. its the same situation as oshie imo

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

Caps are lucky if cap goes up... i thought with their cap management they were doomed to lose carlsson but now i think they can afford him

Hes a must sign if theres money enough to fit him in

 

[Legend123]

Habs At 20M cuz why not.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Habs At 20M cuz why not.

I mean, he'd instantly be an upgrade at 1C

 

[rent free]

Habs At 20M cuz why not.

is that 20 million spread out over 1.5 years or 2?

 

[Legend123]

I mean, he'd instantly be an upgrade at 1C

Exactly.

 

[Legend123]

is that 20 million spread out over 1.5 years or 2?

Over 1 year. 10 for playing top 2D and another 10 for #1C.
Next season habs have like 25M in cap space. Were rich as f***.

 

[rent free]

Over 1 year. 10 for playing top 2D and another 10 for #1C.
Next season habs have like 25M in cap space. Were rich as ****.

seems legit

 

[Mr Positive]

I'm guessing either Carlson's camp or Washington's want to see how these playoffs go before putting a cash value on Carlson, or maybe both sides want it.

I could see Washington wanting a player like Carlson getting that little extra motivation to win the cup to fight for his next contract. They'd gladly pay the extra AAV if it meant going deep in the playoffs for once.

 

[TorontoTrades]

Don't know how the Caps let him go.. they'll have to figure out away to get him signed.

A lot of teams would be calling if he hits the market.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

He can come to Detroit for 7 years $49 million give or take.

 

[Ctrain2k]

He can come to Detroit for 7 years $49 million give or take.

I think everyone can beat that especially with how bad Detroit is

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If he hits the market I want Toronto to lock him up, we have a hole in our top 4 and he fills that need

 

[Revelation]

Probably not anymore, once he gets the Norris he's out of our price range, some team will give him over 60 million easily.

 

[hockeykicker]

i dont see him going anywhere. caps can give him the 8 mil he wants, even before the cap goes up. just means chandler stephenson replaces jay beagle as 4C

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I think everyone can beat that especially with how bad Detroit is

The only problem is, That teams that can beat that offer. Are more garbage then Detroit.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Can't see the Caps parting ways with Carlson unless GMBM has a plan in place to replace him. The Caps kicked the tires on Erik Karlsson and allegedly were one of the more aggressive suitors for him at the TDL... maybe BMac tries to get a deal done for EK prior to committing longterm to Carlson. Or maybe he wants to see how the playoffs shake out before putting forth his best/final offer. Or maybe both.

Regardless of how it shakes out, GMBM (who was just signed to a multi-year extension) knows this team is cooked without Carlson (or a suitable replacement). He'll either resign him or make a move for another RHD. He won't put an AHL defense out there with Ovechkin and Backstrom firmly in the back 9 of their careers.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

The only problem is, That teams that can beat that offer. Are more garbage then Detroit.

I imagine Carlson would be signed already if 7x7 would get it done. That would be a very fair contract for Carlson. GMBM's recent comments imply Carlson's camp is seeking 8+ mil/year.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Caps are lucky if cap goes up... i thought with their cap management they were doomed to lose carlsson but now i think they can afford him

Hes a must sign if theres money enough to fit him in

Cap is going up for sure. It's been implied that it's going up anywhere between $78M and $82M. That's a $3M to $7M increase. Shouldn't be too hard to sign Carlson. Question is, is GMBM willing to give Carlson $8M/season for the next 8 years? That's the price.

 

[Drew311]

He's going nowhere. Caps lost a couple of important dmen last summer. They can't afford to lose Carlson if they plan to stay competitive

 

[Drew311]

Cap is going up for sure. It's been implied that it's going up anywhere between $78M and $82M. That's a $3M to $7M increase. Shouldn't be too hard to sign Carlson. Question is, is GMBM willing to give Carlson $8M/season for the next 8 years? That's the price.

I think they give him 8M in a heartbeat. They better hope his camp agrees to sign that low, because there will be teams willing to pay more.

 

[Revelation]

The only problem is, That teams that can beat that offer. Are more garbage then Detroit.

Toronto, Philly, Jersey would all easily make room for an RHD of his caliber.