2017-18 Around the League

[CalderKing21]

Trouba is a young talented guy, those types on defense tend to get paid. 7.5-8 mil per doesn't seem all that crazy given his potential.

 

[CalderKing21]

JJ to the Pens actually seems like a nice fit

For 3.2 mil per it's not bad either. He's got talent and they badly need more on the D.

 

[JoeSakic13]

3.2 average on JJ? I would have thought he'd cost a lot more than that.....

 

[dahrougem2]

Pittsburgh Penguins cap hits for defensemen:

Kris Letang: 7.25M, 4 Years
Justin Schultz: 5.5M, 2 Years
Brian Dumoulin: 4.1M, 5 Years
Olli Maatta: 4.083M, 4 Years
Jack Johnson: 3.2M, 5 Years

24.133M tied up in those five defensemen. The cap hit for the Predators' five defence corps last season was 23.35M for Subban/Josi/Ekholm/Ellis/Emelin.

Of course some of those Preds contracts aren't comparable and it's just neat to look at the difference in cap hits, but I have a feeling Pittsburgh will be looking to move one of Letang/Schultz this offseason. Money is on Letang being dealt.

 

[Pokecheque]

3.2 average on JJ? I would have thought he'd cost a lot more than that.....

I think it's the term he wanted more than the $$$, that may be based on the terms of his bankruptcy settlement. I read he got an "allowance" worth like $250,000, the rest goes to his shifty creditors, who are still going after him.

 

[member 116861]

$3.2 million for 5 years isn't really that bad especially not as bad as everyone is making it out to be.

 

[klozge]

Trouba is a young talented guy, those types on defense tend to get paid. 7.5-8 mil per doesn't seem all that crazy given his potential.

Seems absolutely crazy to me. I've wanted Trouba to become an Av since the day he was drafted and I think he still can become a player who's worth that money but he needs to take another step or two in his development.

 

[Hennessy]

Yeah, people are overreacting on the JJ signing. Sure, he never quite turned into what he was promised to be, and at this stage in his career what you see is what you get. 5 years might be a bit hefty for term, but it's not like he's 34 now. As long as your expectations match his salary, he's not going to disappoint you.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I’m fine with the JJ signing. As long as he isn’t asked to carry the 2nd pairing he’s a fine #4 who in stretches can above that level. But if he’s your 2nd/3rd best defenseman thats where you’ll run into issues with him.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

$3.2 million for 5 years isn't really that bad especially not as bad as everyone is making it out to be.

I'm surprised he couldn't get more. 3,2 seems very reasonable number.

 

[henchman21]

I'm surprised he couldn't get more. 3,2 seems very reasonable number.

Long-term security > short term value. He NEEDED at least 4.5m over 3 years to pay back 4 creditors (they get 10% of this contract). 2 others are unknown. With the way this is structured, he probably gets ~8m of the 16m before taxes... so ~4-5m after (might be a touch more with his income situation). That should give him enough security to live a basic life in retirement if he is smart with it.

 

[Papa Francouz]

Long-term security > short term value. He NEEDED at least 4.5m over 3 years to pay back 4 creditors (they get 10% of this contract). 2 others are unknown. With the way this is structured, he probably gets ~8m of the 16m before taxes... so ~4-5m after (might be a touch more with his income situation). That should give him enough security to live a basic life in retirement if he is smart with it.

That's such a sad story, especially knowing that it was JJ's own parents that ended up screwing him over his life's earnings. He worked his butt off to get where he was, and has nothing to show for it except for lots of debt. Hopefully he can find a nice job after his playing career is over, too.

 

[dahrougem2]

I'm sure Jack Johnson will have a job for life in the hockey community once he retires. From all accounts he's a very nice guy and very well liked

 

[The Abusement Park]

I'm sure Jack Johnson will have a job for life in the hockey community once he retires. From all accounts he's a very nice guy and very well liked

He also makes some really good music.







Oh wait.

 

[henchman21]

I'm sure Jack Johnson will have a job for life in the hockey community once he retires. From all accounts he's a very nice guy and very well liked

I could see him in broadcasting afterwards.

 

[S E P H]

So this guy just got picked in the import draft...

David Aebischer at eliteprospects.com

...deja vu times a million.

 

[dahrougem2]

So this guy just got picked in the import draft...

David Aebischer at eliteprospects.com

...deja vu times a million.

It's a crime that he isn't a goaltender.

 

[UncleRisto]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen too. With Emil Larmi, a young guy who's performed super well in net for HPK, I'm thinking he should go.

 

[Pokecheque]

I'm no fan of JJ the player and have made it pretty clear on that front, but I'm certainly rooting for the man himself. Can't even imagine what the last couple years have been like for him.

 

[agentblack]

Id imagine his offensive numbers are gonna skyrocket

 

[dahrougem2]

Id imagine his offensive numbers are gonna skyrocket

Unless he's getting PP time, I don't expect them to. And as of right now, both Letang and Schultz are ahead of him for PP minutes given the Pens roll with 4 forwards on each unit.

 

[22FUTON9]

Not sure what to think of the DSP deal. It's good he gets to stay in DC where he really likes it but at the same time this might of been one of the few times he is able to really cash in.

 

[dahrougem2]

Not sure what to think of the DSP deal. It's good he gets to stay in DC where he really likes it but at the same time this might of been one of the few times he is able to really cash in.

I doubt teams were lining up for his services in a way where he could cash in. Great playoffs, but dude scored 7 goals in the regular season playing on the 4th line.

 

[22FUTON9]

I doubt teams were lining up for his services in a way where he could cash in. Great playoffs, but dude scored 7 goals in the regular season playing on the 4th line.

Cash in probably wasn't the right term but he had a few offers with more term and I'm assuming more aav as well. I just felt in the position he is right now he probably should have gone after the money. I guess he believed this was the right thing for him

 

[Pokecheque]

Apparently he had plenty of offers but really wanted to come back.

I think this whole "don't qualify and then re-sign on the cheap" loophole will be addressed in the next CBA.