Around the NHL #14 - Offseason and junk

[tmurfin]

Good for Russell. Solid guy, got his payday.

 

[Mobiandi]

Chia's gonna really be in for it trying to convince Draisaitl that his play is only worth 3m more than Russell

 

[MonarchFlames]

Yup gonna be fun times seeing what Draisatl and McDavid get. McDavid should get 14 mil and hopefully he does. And Draisatl 7-8 mil?

 

[Janks]

Yup gonna be fun times seeing what Draisatl and McDavid get. McDavid should get 14 mil and hopefully he does. And Draisatl 7-8 mil?

One can hope friend. One can hope.

 

[Kanye]

Oiler fans when Russell was a Flame: "Check out those possession numbers, worst defenseman in the league, etc"

Oiler fans when Russell is an Oiler: "Advance stats mean nothing, hes a good heart and soul guy, reliable #4"

 

[Kanye]

Yup gonna be fun times seeing what Draisatl and McDavid get. McDavid should get 14 mil and hopefully he does. And Draisatl 7-8 mil?

Is Draisaitl really worth half as much as McDavid? I'd be shocked if he was below 10 million.

 

[Lunatik]

Is Draisaitl really worth half as much as McDavid? I'd be shocked if he was below 10 million.

I'm expecting 8x8 for Drai and 8x12 for McDavid

 

[Mobiandi]

Draisaitl is gonna make what ever McDavid makes, minus 2m (max)

 

[MonarchFlames]

Is Draisaitl really worth half as much as McDavid? I'd be shocked if he was below 10 million.

I mean does he warrant close to the same amount as McDavid or Kane? I know I take him over Toews anyday of the week but 10 mil? I would certainly love if that happens. Luckily Gaudreau took the 6 mil.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Honestly, not to go off on a tangent, but way too much value is placed on on-ice SV%

When Russell's on-ice SV% has been ridiculous (2014-15, 2016-17) he's considered a top four defenseman. When it has been more normal (2012-13, 2015-16) he passes waivers, or can't even get himself a contract until training camp. It's silly.

Last year, I thought 70% of Brodie's defensive struggles were because Chad Johnson was going Hasek Mode when Jokipakka-Engelland were on the ice, and then letting in softies from everywhere when Brodie was on the ice (the other 30%, of course, was Dennis Wideman).

When will GMs learn that defensemen have never shown an ability to control their on-ice SV% even relative to their teammates, even if they are playing better away from the puck? The only way for an establishes defenseman to control his on-ice goals against is to control the defensive zone time he relinquished.

Okay, tangent over.

Haw Haw 4x4 for Kris Russell!

 

[MonarchFlames]

Brodie also had personal problems to deal with. Once Wideman was off his line and the systems sorted themselves out he looked much better.

 

[Mobiandi]

I'm expecting 8x8 for Drai and 8x12 for McDavid

I'd be surprised if McDavid leaves money on the table AND takes a deal that doesn't give him a way out. McDavid's agent was also looking for a 5 year deal.

I see 10.5x5 for McDavid and 8.5x7 for Draisaitl

 

[MonarchFlames]

I'd be surprised if McDavid leaves money on the table AND takes a deal that doesn't give him a way out. McDavid's agent was also looking for a 5 year deal.

I see 10.5x5 for McDavid and 8.5x7 for Draisaitl

You know a 5 year deal would be the best. Then there's potential he leaves the Oilers.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Draisaitl's worth a bit over half McDonalds' contract. And McSweepstakes sure as **** isn't worth 14 million