Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] Jesperi Kotkaniemi signs offersheet with the Hurricanes (1 year, $6.100035M)

[kabidjan18]

This is amazing. I love this on every level.

 

[snowkiddin]

Montreal should be smart take the compensation and put Caufield to 2C and have Evans at 3C and move on.

Caufield doesn’t have the defensive game to be a centre. He’s already bottom of the league defensively on the wing, they can’t really move him over to C

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

As I have said before, money clearly isn't the only problem with Ned, but it was absolutely a factor. They could have went for Andersen because they HAD to because they have no goalie and Hamilton not coming back might have been a factor too since they will have more money now that he isn't back.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

since KK is RFA after, that means is QO has to be 5 millon after the contract is up

 

[MrNasty]

Enjoy your potential last 1st and the 3rd. Be sure to come back in 4 years and let us know how that worked our for you.

a lot can happen in 4 years or even 3, i.e. Both Aho at KK will be UFA.

 

[The don godfather]

The contract is high but kid has oodles of potential. This is dangerous for Montreal absolutely dangerous . If I'm the joker in the red suit I match 11 th hour.

 

[The Head Crusher]

I remember when everyone thought Buffalo and Anaheim would do this to Edmonton after the Vanek and Penner offer sheets. It it petty sure absolutely. But could it be good strategy a year or three down the line, only time will tell.

 

[wonton15]

since KK is RFA after, that means is QO has to be 5 millon after the contract is up

Isn't it 100% of his previous contract?

 

[BigM2]

Why would he sign that when he knows he can sign his QO for more?

If he doesn't perform at a value close to $6 million this season, he may well not be offered the QO next year...become a free agent, and end up signing elsewhere for a lot less than $6million/yr. If he agrees to $4million/yr for a 3 year extension, he'd be getting $18 million over the next 4 years (average of $4.5/yr) without the risk of having a bad year this year.

Or, I wouldn't be surprised if Carolina has already come to a longer trem extension deal with KK, assuming Habs don't match.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Is Tony D also the GM now?

 

[kabidjan18]

I'm proud to live in a world where people can be this creatively petty.

 

[amnesiac]

In the end.... Bergevin looks like the biggest idiot for having offer sheeted Aho in the first place. Especially given what he offered!!

 

[Dread Clawz]

It’s Ahos number. The guy Montreal gave an offer sheet too.

this is a meme contract.

I didnt even pick up on that. Lmfao. This is so epic.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Now that is funny.

 

[Lshap]

Gotta wonder if Carolina offer-sheeted Suzuki first, and settled for Kotkaniemi once they were rejected. The cap hit would make much more sense for Suzuki. Props to Waddell for taking a high-stakes gamble, but it might backfire if Montreal doesn't match. Right now, Kotkaniemi isn't worth that money.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

It’s Ahos number. The guy Montreal gave an offer sheet too.

this is a meme contract.

Oh man....that's absolutely hilarious.

 

[DekeyPete]

Love it.lol

 

[Jee]

In the end.... Bergevin looks like the biggest idiot for having offer sheeted Aho in the first place. Especially given what he offered!!

and not seeing this coming after losing Danault

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Id let him walk. KK is not worth 6.1m a season.

Good job Carolina to put KK as their 4th line center if we dont match

 

[oobga]

Bergevin challenge Waddell to a barn fight yet?

 

[Serge Menard]

Do we have any confirmation that he can't be traded for 1 year after signing the offer sheet? I went through the CBA and I couldn't find that detail but I do often miss things.

Hi! No They can not trade Him, He has to stay for the contract and next year if the Canadiens offer a qualification, They have to start at the same amount. Thank You and take care.

 

[abo9]

Don't forget -- that means Kotkaniemi actually signed it.

Of course he would. It's a no brainer on his side!
Kotkaniemi is NOT worth close to 6.1M right now.

 

[kij]

Gotta wonder if Carolina offer-sheeted Suzuki first, and settled for Kotkaniemi once they were rejected. The cap hit would make much more sense for Suzuki. Props to Waddell for taking a high-stakes gamble, but it might backfire if Montreal doesn't match. Right now, Kotkaniemi isn't worth that money.

Suzuki isn't an RFA...?

 

[Fitzy]

I'm proud to live in a world where people can be this creatively petty.

It’s like typical office email passive aggressiveness but we all get to see it play out on social media

 

[Gainesvillain]

The contract is high but kid has oodles of potential.

He really doesn't, unfortunately.