Confirmed Signing with Link: [ARI] Coyotes re-sign Antti Raanta [3 Years/$4.25M AAV]

[SR]

Congrats Yotes fans. Happy to see the Coyotes turning the corner. Out of curiosity what will be at the top of your shopping list this summer?

Everyones got a different opinion. My guess would be an impact forward, whether a C or wing, unknown and a right sided dman. Chyka has been quoted on a few occasions that he has plans for a busy summer (similar to the Rangers deal of last year) so what that means, no one knows, really.

The defense of

OEL - Demers
Goligoski - Hjalmrasson
Chychrun - Connauton
Schenn/T. Murphy

I believe is solid.

Keller - Stepan -Panik (line has been damn good)
Domi - Dvorak - Perlini
Archibald - Strome - Fischer
Cousins - Richardson - Martinook (extremely effective 4 line)
Rinaldo

I guess an argument can be made that we could use a 1C or a more established scoring forward than Perlini, but the way they have played since the beginning of the year, I'd hope it doesnt change as much.

 

[Joey Moss]

I was going to say.. looks like they may have used Talbot as a comparable.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

They honestly had no reason to not re-sign him. He's been a spark for this team after his first few shaky starts. Definitely have the cap, and with more coming off (see Datsyuk) it was important to get this done. Both for the fans and league notice that they're not letting people walk unless it's unrealistic.

 

[Jormungandr]

They honestly had no reason to not re-sign him. He's been a spark for this team after his first few shaky starts. Definitely have the cap, and with more coming off (see Datsyuk) it was important to get this done. Both for the fans and league notice that they're not letting people walk unless it's unrealistic.

Datsyuks cap hit came off the books last summer.

 

[cobra427]

Good for Arizona, like said no matter the cap hit.

The term is weird for Raanta though at 28y.

Signed him for pretty much exactly what I thought in term/money

 

[steierwrass]

Signed him for pretty much exactly what I thought in term/money

Yeah, you just yelled long time, how 4M is overpayment and should be something like 3-3.5M.

Great deal for Arizona. Cheaper than Talbot over year ago for more proven goalie, when salary cap is higher.

 

[Vitto79]

Decent tandem they just need to gain experience in other spots and should improve

 

[BlueDream]

Everyones got a different opinion. My guess would be an impact forward, whether a C or wing, unknown and a right sided dman. Chyka has been quoted on a few occasions that he has plans for a busy summer (similar to the Rangers deal of last year) so what that means, no one knows, really.

The defense of

OEL - Demers
Goligoski - Hjalmrasson
Chychrun - Connauton
Schenn/T. Murphy

I believe is solid.

Keller - Stepan -Panik (line has been damn good)
Domi - Dvorak - Perlini
Archibald - Strome - Fischer
Cousins - Richardson - Martinook (extremely effective 4 line)
Rinaldo

I guess an argument can be made that we could use a 1C or a more established scoring forward than Perlini, but the way they have played since the beginning of the year, I'd hope it doesnt change as much.

Yeah if they can add a legit top 6 forward they won't have a bad roster at all.

Raanta is a very good signing. He's a great goalie. Really been impressed with him this year and there certainly would have been teams after him in free agency.

 

[Satastic]

I’m happy for you guys, Arizona

You got a real gem there

 

[Combat Koala]

Good to see the Yotes signing him. He has been very steady for them this year.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Good stuff

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

No word on the AAV yet?

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Good signing.

 

[BB88]

Signed him for pretty much exactly what I thought in term/money

This is the steal with which you were unhappy with some time ago.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Good for Arizona, like said no matter the cap hit.

The term is weird for Raanta though at 28y.

Probably wants an out in case Arizona is still bad in 3 years. Gives him one last mid length contract wherever he wants to play if he maintains his level of play.

 

[BHD]

Good signing. He's been good for the Yotes since getting settled in.

 

[absolute garbage]

Even with that it's not perfect for Raanta, leaves him in a bit of a tough spot for his next UFA(last likely) contract.

I'd argue it's a good term for Raanta. He gets added security compared to a 1 or 2 year deal, while still being young enough to get another long-ish term deal as long as he performs. Would be much tougher at say 33-34.

 

[pheasant]

Giving out a lot of likes in this thread. Just really glad to see a good player get what they deserve. Raanta is a starting goalie, no question.

And Arizona deserved some good news. Next up is the draft lottery, and I hope they win that, too.

 

[BusQuets]

Quite expected. #1 goalie positions are hard to come by and Raanta found one so he's not gonna gamble with another team.

 

[theghost1]

Islanders better get an offer sheet ready for Hellebuyck now that Raanta is gone.

 

[cobra427]

This is the steal with which you were unhappy with some time ago.

Its not a steal, its market value in term/dollars, like I had been saying all along, when you and others thought it would be way higher money and more term

 

[BB88]

I'd argue it's a good term for Raanta. He gets added security compared to a 1 or 2 year deal, while still being young enough to get another long-ish term deal as long as he performs. Would be much tougher at say 33-34.

I was looking at 4-5 years. That money sets him& his children already pretty damm well.

Now he'll be 32y when he next hits UFA, tough age to get long term contract with that money.

Its not a steal, its market value in term/dollars, like I had been saying all along, when you and others thought it would be way higher money and more term

I never said how much he should exactly get, I disagreed with your idea of him getting a smaller cap hit than Darling. You don't get starters with 3M on longterm deals.

This is a steal, as I said unproven backups get this money& average starters are starting to be in the 6M range.

 

[rt]

I’m guessing 3yrs, 13m total, 4.33aav.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Based on some other threads, this signing is going to ruin a handful of team's plans (in the fans mind, anyway)

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Even with that it's not perfect for Raanta, leaves him in a bit of a tough spot for his next UFA(last likely) contract.

Goalies don’t regress the same way as skaters usually, if Raanta plays well the next few years i don’t think anyone is going to have any issue to sign him to a 6 yr deal. We have plenty of 36-38 yr old goalies as starting goalies.

So yeah i think it’s actually a smart deal for him. Make some money, see where the Coyotes go and showcase himself for that next deal. I think his lack of time spent as a starter (and rest of the league seeing what happened with Darling) i don’t think he would’ve got much more term right now.