Speculation: Aho, Hurricanes discussing contract extension
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CauZuki
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There is no way he gets 7.5M long term I could see 6-6.5 x 5 years.
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He is that good but I don't think he has the track record yet to demand that kinda money. I feel it would be better for him to play another season, maybe prove himself at C before signing a new contract. Obviously the Canes want to lock him up long term ASAP.
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Anything at or below $7.5 million for 7-8 years is a steal. Eager to see a deal done regardless of the number.
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I think it will be somewhere close to 7.5AAV. Ultimately give the guy whatever it takes to get him locked up long term.
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He was Carolinas best player at 20y and potential #1C next season, he could ask that but somehow you get the feeling with Aho that this will be a beauty.
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if the Canes want to sign him "long term ASAP" then they'll pay more than more than his track record dictates
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Being the best player on a talented but young team , especially one that didn't make the playoffs isn't what dictates contract the most(imo). Production and comparable players are more of a factor in determining value.
I personally don't see him getting 7.5 , I don't think it's impossible, as you pointed out he is a very important part of the team moving forward.
I have a feeling it ends up being closer to 6.5 with at least 5 year term.
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Pretty much yeah, so I guess after all there are no bad alternatives for Aho at this point. But with a PPG year, which is absolutely realistic, he could further up his value.
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Aho is an elite young player in the NHL, even if he plays for Carolina.
If we are talking 8 years here 7.5M for Aho would be a steal.
| Player | Signed When | Term | AAV | Cap % | $79.5 mil Cap |
| Tarasenko | Summer 2015 | 8 | 7.5 | 10.50% | 8.348 |
| Forsberg | Summer 2016 | 6 | 6 | 8.22% | 6.535 |
| MacKinnon | Summer 2016 | 7 | 6.3 | 8.63% | 6.861 |
| Monahan | Summer 2016 | 7 | 6.375 | 8.73% | 6.940 |
| Scheifele | Summer 2016 | 8 | 6.125 | 8.39% | 6.670 |
| Gaudreau | Fall 2016 | 6 | 6.75 | 9.25% | 7.354 |
| Draisaitl | Summer 2017 | 8 | 8.5 | 11.33% | 9.007 |
| Ehlers | Fall 2017 | 7 | 6 | 8% | 6.36 |
| Pastrnak | Fall 2017 | 6 | 6.66 | 8.88% | 7.060 |
These are the notable long-term 2nd contracts for young 1st liners over the past several years and the equivalent AAVs for a $79.5 mil ceiling figure
Tarasenko and Draisaitl, the 10%+ guys on that list, were close to a PPG in the season prior to the extension. The same is applicable to next highest in Gaudreau. The rest were in the 60-70 point range Aho is in now.
I'll go with $6.75 mil if 6 years, $7.25 mil if 7 and $7.75 mil if 8.
Very talented played. 49 points in year 1 and 65 points in year 2. Is the plan to transition him to C this season?
Still has a year on elc. A strong season at C would definitely up his value. Doesn’t need an 80 point year at C but another year similar to last at a new position would be very good for his negotiations.
Up to him if he can get something he’s comfortable with now or play out the year.
Most top guys coming off elc want term. Even if they may get to another level they prefer long term over a bridge.
Subban went bridge and landed a big contract afterwards. Jossi opted for term and got $4 mill per. Jones took a big step this past season with 57 points. If he’s coming off a bridge like subban, then he’s in line for a massive 3rd contract. But, he opted for term coming off a 30 point year 3 on elc so you couldn’t project him at almost 60 points.
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I would bet this is going to be a longterm contract, like what they gave up to Slavin+ Pesce, lock up the core guys longterm.
Aho finished the seasons as a C and broke Finnish records at the Worlds as a C, and himself said he felt comfortable playing C.
Outside of size he has everything you look from your C, incredible IQ/vision/passing/defensive ability.
He's somewhat similar to Drai when he signed, W/C with fulltime C potential, already scored 65 as the guy for Carolina with another year left and his contract kicks in 2 years later than Drais', who got 8.5M.
Pasta got 6.66Mx6y as a pure winger after 1 elite season, who's contract also kicked in 2 years earlier than Ahos.
Either you want to lock him up pronto and you’re paying top dollar to do it, or you bridge him for a couple of years at a lesser cap hit to make sure you know what you’ve got before you give him the eight years, but there’s no scenario where he’s getting signed to term at a fairly low number. He’s got an agent for a reason.
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Even if it's 8x8 I think it's solid. Fair if he's a winger and a steal if he can make the transition to center
I think it'll probably be a bit lower though
I think it'll probably be a bit lower though
