Around the League XXXV: Illinois Represent

[BobbyJet]

According to TSN, an unnamed person made an offer to buy Senators ... but it seems Melnyk who has recently secured more finance is determined not to sell. Too bad for Sens and its fans.

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[AmericanDream]

According to TSN, an unnamed person made an offer to buy Senators ... but it seems Melnyk who has recently secured more finance is determined not to sell. Too bad for Sens and its fans.

it will happen soon enough as Melnyk has lost a lot of his wealth over the last few years...at some point it will give and we will have to sell.

 

[AmericanDream]

Rick Nash contemplating retirement/not playing next year....wow, interesting! didn't see that coming

 

[AmericanDream]

sorry Ottawa....

 

[Toews2Bickell]

The guy that made the comments about Seabrook is his agent says twitter comments. If that guy locked up the two worst deals in the league then he’s a beauty.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Continued from here:

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/around-the-league-xxxiv-offseason.2403633/

 

[BK]

I can't wait to see this number...

 

[ChiHawks10]

I can't wait to see this number...

Good luck LA!

His previous was 7x8. I have to imagine it's a larger AAV, and the same term, or maybe a year or so less. 10x6 maybe? Would lock him up through his best years, expiring at age 34-35.

 

[BK]

I am thinking 8 years $11 AAV.

 

[ChiHawks10]

I am thinking 8 years $11 AAV.

Think they'll lock him up for max term at 11m? Mcdavid makes what, 12.5 right? Dunno if I'd do 8x11m, myself, if I were GM.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I can't wait to see this number...

Another friendly reminder that looking ahead to free agent classes is a pointless exercise and 99% of the big names will resign with their team.

 

[AmericanDream]

Doughty has played a lot of tough minutes like Keith has, to sign him for those numbers will look kind of ugly IMO after year 3-4...I think he starts to decline like Keith has simply because the body can only do so much...maybe I am wrong, but I know he has played more minutes than anyone the past 8 years not named Keith, Seabs, and Hammer I believe...reg and playoffs included.

 

[Game suspension]

Couture expected to sign 8-year contract extension with Sharks: report

Would you want Couture until he is 38 years old? One would think a team would look around to see how many forwards make it to 35 in the league.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Couture expected to sign 8-year contract extension with Sharks: report

Would you want Couture until he is 38 years old? One would think a team would look around to see how many forwards make it to 35 in the league.

Pass. I'm not signing a 30 year old forward for 8 years. Unless his name was Jaromir Jagr, in hindsight.

 

[Blue Liner]

Man, all these guys getting extensions lasting into their mid-late 30's. I know the cap likely keeps going up but we all know how banking on that can backfire and bite you.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Think they'll lock him up for max term at 11m? Mcdavid makes what, 12.5 right? Dunno if I'd do 8x11m, myself, if I were GM.

You pay your stars.

 

[ChiHawks10]

You pay your stars.

I mean, I get that. But he's also a 30 year old star. I'd be hesitant to give the guy max term at 30 years old.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Not saying it’s a good deal, but being the guy that lets your future HOF multiple cup winner walk is how you get fired.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Not saying it’s a good deal, but being the guy that lets your future HOF multiple cup winner walk is how you get fired.

No argument from me. Like I said, just would be hesitant to give him a full 8 year term. I'd rather give him 6. Just saying I'd start negotiations closer to 5 or 6 years for term at that price.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

And he insists on 8. If you won’t give him 8 someone will give him 7.

 

[ChiHawks10]

And he insists on 8. If you won’t give him 8 someone will give him 7.

Meh. I lose this one, I guess.

 

[LordKOTL]

Pass. I'm not signing a 30 year old forward for 8 years. Unless his name was Jaromir Jagr, in hindsight.

Selanne?

Seriously, I'd pass as well.

 

[Hawkaholic]

You keep and pay guys like Doughty, or you spend another 10 years looking for him again. Deal with the problems later, win now.

 

[Blue Liner]

You keep and pay guys like Doughty, or you spend another 10 years looking for him again. Deal with the problems later, win now.

That's fine if you are a team that can actually win something now. I think it's a lot less clear if you not.

I completely understand the climate. You kind of have no choice but to sign the guy, but at some point I have to think that starts to change. Much like MLB teams finally collectively wising up and not throwing everything but the kitchen sink at starting pitchers. The back halves of those contracts are so likely to be hindrances. Again, I get it, and I understand it, but man that's just a shit sandwich to eat handing long-years to someone at or near 30.

 

[ClydeLee]

They could of tried to get Totonto to pay out for Doughty.

The Kings are already so aged up just like, if not moreso than the hawks. Especially with adding Kolvy. But it's really a win soon and it will collapse after