Player Discussion Brady Tkachuk (LW) - Part VII

[BankStreetParade]

I think I'd actually rather a short-term bridge than a longterm deal at this point given the numbers being thrown around.

8 x 8 is extremely generous for Tkachuk, a clear overpay, and should be the absolute max we offer.

Count me in on short term. Brady has a lot to prove and if he can prove it he'll get the dollar amount he desires. Meanwhile, Ottawa has the opportunity to continue evaluating him and his role in the lineup with the continued emergence of guys like Stutzle, Batherson and Norris.

 

[aragorn]

I hope they sign an 8 yr deal, could care less about the dollar amount, the more the better to keep him here long term. After the 8 yrs they can decide whether to re-sign him or not, at that point we got the best yrs out of him & he could be too expensive to re-sign & we could be rebuilding again. In fact, a number of guys will be getting older & their skillset diminishing & will likely need to be replaced before they get too expensive for this market.

 

[SensHulk]

CAPTAINCY ANNOUNCEMENT LETS GOOO

I bet they’re announcing Chabot. And I honestly can’t blame them either, the guy who is absolutely towing the line and setting an example should be the captain

 

[Yak]

I bet they’re announcing Chabot. And I honestly can’t blame them either, the guy who is absolutely towing the line and setting an example should be the captain

I will take that bet, they don't want to piss off BT.

 

[branch]

If they couldn't figure out a contract for Brady, you think they'd be able to do it with Laf?

Although it sounds like they have come to an agreement based on Benji's post. Here comes Kevin with the repost!

Yes because Laf likely has never been raised with the idea of becoming some kind of American sporting hero

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I bet they’re announcing Chabot. And I honestly can’t blame them either, the guy who is absolutely towing the line and setting an example should be the captain

Could be. I would be happy for either of them to get it... so long as it is done for the right reasons.

 

[Ouroboros]

Naming Chabot captain during the Tkachuk negotiations.

Absolute power move.

 

[Samsquanch]

Almost got to pretend we weren't the NHL's farm team for a second.

I mean in all fairness were dealing with a powerhouse hockey family that has been very open about how their a bitch to deal with - and will be overpaid by someone willing.

The good news is that Brady clearly wants to be here (if the price is right). If this was a bridge deal all along theres no way it goes on as long as it has.

 

[SensHulk]

I will take that bet, they don't want to piss off BT.

yeah but I’m assuming it’s not fine well and this was a big bargaining chip for Tkachuk’s camp (brother Matt already called Brady the captain which I think wasn’t the right thing to do but you can see how they’re absolutely using it to stick to their guns.)

 

[SensHulk]

Naming Chabot captain during the Tkachuk negotiations.

Absolute power move.

takes away a lot of the bargaining power the Tkachuk’s have. I want to feel bad for Brady but this family affair BS is getting on my nerves, and I’d be the last person to give Dorion/Melnyk any benefit of the doubt

 

[Gil Gunderson]

I bet they’re announcing Chabot. And I honestly can’t blame them either, the guy who is absolutely towing the line and setting an example should be the captain

They’re stupid for dangling the C in the media in the first place. Melnyk put Dorion in a corner with that idiotic comment.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Naming Chabot captain during the Tkachuk negotiations.

Absolute power move.

Definitely giving the Tkachuk camp the finger

 

[Sensfanatic]

Lebrun saying Newport Sports asking “north of 8.4” Sens south of that.

 

[dumbdick]

Brady is becoming my least favourite player on this team.

 

[BondraTime]

Lebrun saying Newport Sports asking “north of 8.4” Sens south of that.

Imagine getting 1+ mill more than Svechnikov

They gave every avenue for Brady to do this through incompetent moves over the past 4 years and giving the keys to the castle away publicly over the past 3 years

 

[PlayOn]

Brady is becoming my least favourite player on this team.

Why? This is a business. No sense in him leaving money on the table so Melnyk can cheap out on other players.

 

[ISensFanI]

Looking pretty good without him tonight

 

[ISensFanI]

Lebrun saying Newport Sports asking “north of 8.4” Sens south of that.

he’s worth 7 tops

 

[OttawaSenators11]

I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable signing Brady for that type of money.

I’m obviously in the minority.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Shouldn't be long before we hear it from Friedman or another insider if the deal is done.

I bet Senators Twitter breaks the deal before any of the insiders.

 

[SensHulk]

Lebrun saying Newport Sports asking “north of 8.4” Sens south of that.

holy smokes. Not a fan, but this better be the figure to counter Melnyk’s ability to pay out bonuses. If this also includes bonus money then I get the sense we won’t see any long term deal in the cards.

I wouldn’t be super thrilled but if it takes $8.5M AAV over 8 years to put this stalemate behind us and give the roster some stability, then I’d do it

 

[dumbdick]

They gave every avenue for Brady to do this through incompetent moves over the past 4 years and giving the keys to the castle away publicly over the past 3 years

I don't really get this part.

 

[dumbdick]

Lebrun saying Newport Sports asking “north of 8.4” Sens south of that.

If they're really asking for this they can go punch sand.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

8 years of Brady’s prime. I’d over pay by a mill for that.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

8.4??!