Confirmed Signing with Link: [WPG] Nikolaj Ehlers signs extension (7 years, $6M AAV)

[Peggy]

Not necessarily true, if they replicate their 60+ seasons they will make over 7. Ehlers had 38 in 72 his rookie year.

102 in 154 is a lot less than 125 in 160 when it comes to contracts.

Agreed. 6 mil is their floor right now. If they replicate their season's it'll probably up it to at least .5
If they play even better, another mill might be in the talks

Ehlers is a discount, not market value necessarily

 

[JoemAvs]

Another 8 year rental...
Better trade him before it is too late...

Good deal for the Jets...
But I wonder which one of Trouba or Wheeler will get moved over the next year or so to make room for the other ones extension + Laines next contract...

 

[LetsGoBLUES91]

My first reaction was to laugh but I'm not sure why. It's a pretty good deal for the Jets.

 

[Paulinvancouver]

Steal.

 

[Saintb]

Just keep signing players from egalitarian Scandinavian/Nordic countries where demanding a disproportionate share of the pie for yourself is frowned upon.

Like Scheifele and Little?

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Pretty good. It seems players automatically get a huge contract after one really good year. If Ehlers can continue to be a 60 point guy that contract looks very good.

 

[Randy Randerson]

all my notifications said $42M/6 years which I thought was a little high but fair compared to Pastrnak, the correction to 7 years makes it a good deal imo

 

[Menzinger]

Good deal for the Jets

That's a steal for the Jets. I'd definitely say Ehlers and Nylander and Marner are very comparable. I doubt Nylander and Marner take 6M, they know how much money the Leafs make and how much more expensive it is to live in Toronto than the Peg.

This also have the chance to play more hockey to show they're worth more.

 

[Nick Hansen]

Excellent deal for the Jets. Ehlers has his future secured too. Win-win.

 

[MoreMorrissey]

The same people saying Nylander will get the same as Ehlers are the same people saying he will be a bonafide 2C lol, either he's a winger and gets this fantastic contract or he asks for Draisaitl money and role, can't have both...

 

[muzion]

Nylander still gets more Leafs fans, deal with it.

 

[Menzinger]

Nylander still gets more Leafs fans, deal with it.

I think most Leafs fans expect that will be the case.

That said, Elhers signing for this deal does help strengthen Leafs management negotiation position.

 

[snowkiddin]

Does Chevy have some dirt on Ehlers? What a great signing.

Ehlers and Scheif both locked up to incredibly team friendly contracts.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

Especially if the player can play center. I think that factors into contract negotiations, as guy who can play center adds more flexibility for the forward lineup. I don't know a lot about Marner, but I've heard a lot that Nylander can play center. If he plays center this season and is successful (put up points) he could be looking at 8m, IMO. Even if he doesn't play center, just the fact that he can should add more $$$'s to his contract. Marner is proabably closer to 7m. But who really knows; these are just guesses, and so much can happen.

But this contract is incredibly good for the Jets. Ehlers needs to improve defensively, but I think he's smart enough to do that, and he's admitted on TSN that he's going to work harder on it.

Coaches have commented specifically on this, that Ehlers 200 foot game improved the most of anyone on the team. The reason we are seeing Ehlers and Laine together again is that he feels Ehlers defensive game has improved so much he doesn't have to worry about playing the 2 young guys together.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Not much to complain about there. Nice contract. Could look like a steal as soon as this year.

 

[6ix]

Spectacular deal

 

[Advanced stats]

Nylander still gets more Leafs fans, deal with it.

The better player should always get more

Besides we want to sign Nylander for 8 years anyways

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Honestly, I think there is a "Winnipeg Tax" but it is mainly for Free Agents. If you're looking at the Jets/their market and the city from the outside, it's totally understandable why a popular FA wouldn't want to sign with the Jets if he has other options that have at least a similar successful hockey team.

Regarding players that are already part of the franchise/city/team: Yeah, I don't think they seem to want extra cash to stay part of this group.

Ehhhhh how many big name money FA's are there every year? It's not the best way to build a team. You can end up signing the next David Clarkson. What we will primarily use FA for is filler and complementary pieces. So far, we haven't had an issue with that. Look at a guy like Perreault. He took money right at his price point to play here.

 

[Brian McDavid]

Really like this for the Jets. Also like it as a Leafs fan, probably keeps Willie around 6mil as well.

Naw man

 

[GoJetsGo55]

The better player should always get more

Besides we want to sign Nylander for 8 years anyways

Ranking skaters by their even strength points:

Ehlers: 9th

Nylander: In the 90's

He's good on the PP though.

 

[Hobble]

If Ehler just scores on 50% of his missed breakways, this will be a fantastic contract!

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Nylander still gets more Leafs fans, deal with it.

I would be shocked if Nylander takes a similar team discount and signs for the same or a lesser number. Shocked.

 

[haveandare]

Seems steep for a player with another year on their ELC and one year of production warranting something like this number. I don't like this recent trend of offering huge deals with another year still on the ELC.

 

[TimeZone]

Naw man

Very convincing argument. I concede.

 

[TheDeuce]

Nylander still gets more Leafs fans, deal with it.

Of course he will. The Leafs have to pay the Toronto Tax.

(Actually, only kinda )



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