Speculation: Victor Hedman's next contract

[dbieon12]

This is HF Letang karma.

I hope Pens' fans are gloating tonight so we can get some karma too.

Seriously, so tired of Lightning 'fans' clowning around the main boards.

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 = 0
16 = 1

 

[CarpeNoctem]

It's very frustrating to see him playing so badly when we know how good he can be. His presence is sorely missed this series.

 

[Bolt Dash]

He will turn it on tomorrow, too good not too.

 

[RDTBay4]

Shooting the puck the length of the ice over the glass should knock a cool million of his contract.

 

[dbieon12]

Shooting the puck the length of the ice over the glass should knock a cool million of his contract.

Tarasenko scoring two (meaningless) goals 2 minutes before getting eliminated should knock a healthy 0.75M/year off of Kucherov's next contract. The 'playoff gap' just got a little bit narrower, making the regular season gap proportionally larger.

I would love to see Hedman at 7.5.

 

[CarpeNoctem]

Tarasenko scoring two (meaningless) goals 2 minutes before getting eliminated should knock a healthy 0.75M/year off of Kucherov's next contract. The 'playoff gap' just got a little bit narrower, making the regular season gap proportionally larger.

I would love to see Hedman at 7.5.

Hey, while we're making wishes... I want a time machine.

 

[AimForTopCheddar]

Tarasenko scoring two (meaningless) goals 2 minutes before getting eliminated should knock a healthy 0.75M/year off of Kucherov's next contract. The 'playoff gap' just got a little bit narrower, making the regular season gap proportionally larger.

I would love to see Hedman at 7.5.

I could see that, he took a pretty cheap deal at 4M pers.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hock...-extension-will-happen-with-lightning/2283104

Lightning fans worrying that D Victor Hedman's contract talks will drag out as long as C Steven Stamkos' might be reassured.

"I would be shocked if this would go for the whole year," Hedman's agent, Peter Wallen, said.

Hedman, 25, the team's top defenseman, has one more year left on his current contract at a $4.25 million salary cap hit. The Lightning can sign him to an extension as early as July 1, one year from unrestricted free agency.

While no talks between the team and Hedman have begun, Wallen said they will be patient, knowing GM Steve Yzerman has a lot of other things to work on, including Stamkos, who was able to start talking to other teams at midnight Friday and will be an unrestricted free agent July 1.

"When (the Lightning) is ready to talk, we'll be here," Wallen said.

The market seems to be getting set high for defensemen with Keith Yandle signing a seven-year, $44.5 million deal ($6.35 million annual average) with the Panthers, who are also reportedly discussing an eight-year, $60 million extension for Aaron Ekblad.

But Wallen said Hedman's priority is winning a Stanley Cup with the Lightning. And while no negotiation can be easily predicted, Wallen is optimistic the sides can get something done.

 

[Todd1a]

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hock...-extension-will-happen-with-lightning/2283104

Hedman will be signed before camp that's the type of person he is wants a cup wants to be here.

 

[The Gongshow]

Good guy Hedman

 

[Hoek]

Hedman will be signed before camp that's the type of person he is wants a cup wants to be here.

Yeah unlike that clown.

 

[Todd1a]

Hope the Lightning lock this guy up quickly not take a whole year like our captain

 

[Stormbreaker]

It only lasted 24 hours until somebody set off another dooms day clock. Get it done SFY!

 

[DFC]

I like "Hedmageddon" better.

But can we please get Kucherov done first? With our cap problems, it feels like we're a little vulnerable at the moment.

 

[These Are The Days]

Hedpocalypse?

 

[Todd1a]

I like "Hedmageddon" better.

But can we please get Kucherov done first? With our cap problems, it feels like we're a little vulnerable at the moment.

And so hedmageddon begins any prediction date when his next contract gets done ?

 

[Todd1a]

Hedpocalypse?

That's better! somebody make that topic day one begins on hedman July 1st one year starts then to get him signed. I predict hedman signs 8 years 8 per season. As for when he signs idk I hope not a year later !

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[DFC]

8x8 for Hedman? Great deal.

 

[These Are The Days]

Fingers are crossed for a nice round number like $62 million over 8 years. That would come out to $7.75 million per season making him the 3rd highest paid player at his position behind only Weber and Subban. He's certainly worth more but that would continue to set a nice trend within the organization of getting a hefty payday but not breaking our back to do it.

I could just be overly optimistic but I have a gut feeling this is going to happen very soon, by like July 2nd soon.

 

[Stammer Time*]

It would be great to announce a deal tomorrow or Saturday and avoid any type of "geddon" for a while.

 

[Znith]

Fingers are crossed for a nice round number like $62 million over 8 years. That would come out to $7.75 million per season making him the 3rd highest paid player at his position behind only Weber and Subban. He's certainly worth more but that would continue to set a nice trend within the organization of getting a hefty payday but not breaking our back to do it.

I could just be overly optimistic but I have a gut feeling this is going to happen very soon, by like July 2nd soon.

If you get something in that range, with his salary going up by ~$4m next year, makes it very easy to keep the core together for Tampa.
Garrison and Fillpula come off the year after, that is $9m right there, you might have to do a trade of one of those + asset but shouldn't be too hard. Or a straight up buyout on one.

a Fillpula buyout next year would be $1.6 x 2 years
Garrison would be $2.9 1 year, .83 the next

 

[GollyG]

It would be great to announce a deal tomorrow or Saturday and avoid any type of "geddon" for a while.

Victor's my favorite player, so that'd be awesome.

 

[xteesy]

Here's to me thinking he signs for $6.5m since we did give him a 'bonus' over the typical entry level contract.

Man would that be nice... 6.5x8 for 52

That would putting it all on red 5 times in a row and winning every roll.

 

[DFC]

McKenzie, who's usually the most carefully guy with his choice of words, is making me think the Hedman deal might already be close. He mentioned on radio today that he wouldn't be surprised if it's done in a few days or a week.