U do realize that he has all the leverage in this "negotiation" and AZ has to overspend just to make cap floor in upcoming years. If OEL comes in at an unreasonable number Chayka and co. are just going to say "sold". Disagree with it. Be upset about it. But that's what's going to happen. Other contracts don't matter. This is what is a what it going to take negotiation. That's it. Expect an overpay.
With the cap going up many GM's get all giddy and spend money foolishly. I would find it hard to believe that many GM's would look at OEL's +/- when thinking of value. +/- is really a dumb stat anyways.
It's going to bite us. I don't disagree. I don't even think I support it but all signs point to an extension. The only thing that might save Chayka from this path is if OEL refuses to talk extension but given the leverage and the reality that he'd likely have to take signicantly less cash to play elsewhere I don't know how his agent will let him pass up this payday.
Yes. Hedman averaged 42 points, the 2 years before he signed his 8 year contract extension at 7.85 mill. OEL had a 55 point season 2 years ago and 39 last year. Call it low 40 point average even though he has been injured, his mom died and the Coyotes started the season 0-20 versus the great teammates Hedman has in TB. OEL is also a much better player then Shatty, and I think he will get way more money, he gets 8+ and term. It won't be 7 or less.
Its possible from that standpoint. But why operate under the principle of "we need to reach the cap floor so lets give him whatever he wants"
Not to mention his great play recently will help him in free agency while f***ing up our draft position. But that happens every year. Nothing new. Coyotes 101: Start playing well when there's no pressure to win anything.
I think you are missing the point. We have set things up so we don't have to worry about our budget if we need to overpay to retain OEL or Raanta. That was good contract management by the front office.
I've done this. I made someone fold once. He was convinced I knew what I had.Indeed, and play your cards without looking at your hand
