Confirmed with Link: Braydon Coburn re-signed for 3 years/3.7 AAV

[Felonious Python]

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[Hoek]

Wow. I wonder for how much. And this before Stamkos?

Also, maybe a sign Carle is leaving...

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Whoa...interesting to see what comes next.

Someone's getting traded...

 

[dechire]

Lol got a phone notification that said "The Lightning have signed..." and it cut off the rest. Totally freaked out thinking it was Stamkos. This is like the last thing I expected when I opened it.

 

[Felonious Python]

I'm guessing we're not adding an outside defenseman now.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

I'm pleased he's re-signed. Coburn has gotten more and more used to Lightning hockey the past few months and his skating is a useful asset to us, the guy's reaaal good when he's playing an aggressive game.

 

[The Macho King]

Carle must be on the way out.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

Yeah, we should expect some moves now.

 

[dechire]

I'm pleased he's re-signed. Coburn has gotten more and more used to Lightning hockey the past few months and his skating is a useful asset to us, the guy's reaaal good when he's playing an aggressive game.

I agree. Wish Cooper trusted him more because he's not a liability. Certainly don't mind keeping him if the price is okay.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

I agree. Wish Cooper trusted him more because he's not a liability. Certainly don't mind keeping him if the price is okay.

I think Bowness is a doing a tremendous work with our blueliners, he's saying all the right things when he's getting interviewed. Coop is so damn conservative it's frustrating with our offense first, speed and skills line-up.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Volodya Krutov]

lol, what a frigging steal

 

[Felonious Python]

lol, what a frigging steal

exactly.

for reference, the AAV on his expiring deal is 4.5m

 

[The Macho King]

Damn good deal.

 

[Hoek]

Pretty good value though. Even if he goes in the crapper it won't kill us as much as Carle has.

 

[DFC]

Last thing I expected. Totally thought he was walking. The fact that he took a paycut is huge.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

exactly.

for reference, the AAV on his expiring deal is 4.5m

Taking a paycut to stay with the team 101.

 

[dechire]

Gotta love that AAV. Good for Coburn and the Bolts.

 

[Werewolf]

I like the signing...Coburn is solid back there and has the flexibility to play both sides. We need a solid veteran defensive defenseman to transition our young two-way blue liners. If it is for same amount he is making now ... good signing. If it is for more than he is making now ... bad signing. If it is for less than he is making now ... great signing.

Coburn signed probably 'casue he fell in love with the area. his kids are in school age now and wants that stability more so than a fat pay check.

 

[DFC]

Taking a paycut to stay with the team 101.

Pressure's on Stamkos to sign for 6.8m.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

Last thing I expected. Totally thought he was walking. The fact that he took a paycut is huge.

Maybe Carle + another Dman are on their way out (KK or Nesterov) I didn't do the math though.

 

[JFleegs]

He also turns into a beast in playoffs, so im good with this deal. Keeps d core steady.

 

[These Are The Days]

This really goes to show just how little anyone knows what is going on inside his office.

 

[The Macho King]

Carle's buyout cost is 1.8 million.

1.8 + 3.7 = 5.5

So basically Carle's contract stays on the books and we lose Coburn's 4.5 contract. Assuming a buyout, of course.

 

[Todd1a]

Wow he took less money