I mean I love Luosty to death and he is one of the best 3rd like guys in the league (if not the best), but even Tkachuk can’t elevate him. Not to mention Sourdif is a rookie. Lundell isn’t in a position to succeed.Anton needs to start making his linemates better. Players improve when they play with Barkov. It's easy to see how much better Tkachuk and Verhaeghe are with Bennett.
Lundell needs to take the next step.
This might actually work well for us. Keep his AAV down.Only 1 assist and that was an empty netter.
What kind of contract are we willing to give him?
3x3?
Not close, imo. Kid was a stud his first season, had a solid playoffs, and is being shuffled around a bit. Look at Joe Thornton’s start to his career. Lundell will be fine and will start settling in sooner than later. ImoI'm getting Rob Niedermayer vibes from Lundell.
Lock him up for eight cheapEither go 1 year prove it deal or max 2 yr bridge.
If 1 yr, I think $2.25 to 2.75 mil is fair.
If bridge, 2 year because it leaves 2 yrs of RFA control.
If you go 3 yrs, youre left with 1 yr, which is always a tricky slope if his agent thinks he's worth more somewhere else.
Seeing Loustarinen and Erod getting 3per I was kinda assuming 3x3 for Lundell after this season but it would depend on how he does, I don’t think he’s making a case for more atm. They’d all be locked in for the next 3yrs after this season each at 3per, I think that gives us some good flexibilityOnly 1 assist and that was an empty netter.
What kind of contract are we willing to give him?
3x3?
What do you guys think Lundy’s next contact looks like?
Yep bridge deal, Luo money 3/per3-3.5milx2-3