Confirmed with Link: Carlson is back 8 years x 8 mil

[maacoshark]

Man, people on here comparing Carlson to OEL.

I agree Carlson is a great defenseman and I’m stoked he stayed. However, OEL is really good. I’ve seen him a lot and love watching his game. He’s really, really good. He’s just on a **** team.

Sorry but OEL hasn't impressed me at all. Might be the most overrated dman in the league. What is so great about him?

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Every Caps haters gave him 9, 9.5 even 10 per year. in FA

But now they're saying that 8x8 isn't a good contract.

They are funny.

Lot of them are from the fan bases for the Islanders, Devils and Flyers who all wanted him on their team and who are within the Metro Division and see him often enough to know what he's all about.

 

[Sam Spade]

An expansion team in their division just won the western conference. They could be in the Final next season!

I think this is sarcasm, not sure, but if someone had asked you before last season who had a better chance to go to the Final the Knights or the Coyotes you would have taken the Coyotes?

Just look at that forward group and tell me who is gonna score goals for them?

There is a reason they barely cracked 200 goals this is season.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Even if you throw out last season's production as an outlier, JC is still a 10/40/50 defenseman that plays 24 minutes per night and in all situations. $8Mx8 will be a bargain sooner rather than later.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

I think this is sarcasm, not sure, but if someone had asked you before last season who had a better chance to go to the Final the Knights or the Coyotes you would have taken Coyotes?

Just look at that forward group and tell me who is gonna score goals for them?

There is a reason they barely cracked 200 goals this is season.

I honestly like the Coyotes, a lot. Their defensive group is excellent, Raanta looked really good, they've got some absolute studs in the forwards ranks in Keller and Strome. Galchenyuk should improve out of Montreal, and Merkley

I do think you hit on their weakness, the goalscoring. But the addition of Calchenyuk helps, as does having Strome there full time, potentially adding Merkley, and any improvement from Keller. Adding someone like JVR for them could really put them over the hump. Their biggest hindrance to being a playoff team may very well be Tocchet.

 

[strungout]

Bruce Boudreau or someone of that mold would be great for the Coyotes.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

There are a few defenseman that may excel no matter where they play. However, I believe the majority and that includes Carlson have to be playing on a team where the system enhances their skill and their linemates and teammates compliment their play. Not sure if Carlson would be the same Carlson that we know had he signed elsewhere. It's the fit, it's gotta be the right fit. Carlson is the right fit for this team.

 

[RandyHolt]

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

There are a few defenseman that may excel no matter where they play. However, I believe the majority and that includes Carlson have to be playing on a team where the system enhances their skill and their linemates and teammates compliment their play. Not sure if Carlson would be the same Carlson that we know had he signed elsewhere. It's the fit, it's gotta be the right fit. Carlson is the right fit for this team.

He's Been pretty good in international play for team USA

 

[strungout]

Happy Carlson!

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Capt. America indeed.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Calicaps]

Happy Carlson!

Became a VERY rich man, a new dad, and a Stanley Cup champ. Not a bad month.

 

[Sam Spade]

Full presser if anyone wants to hear it:

 

[Firsov99]

Great! Fair price for both sides of the bargain. Beyond 8 mil per year would have been too much.

 

[Sam Spade]

Great! Fair price for both sides of the bargain. Beyond 8 mil per year would have been too much.

Yep, I said 8 x 8 or walk away.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Sam Spade]

Also I think it was noted here but GMBM did a great job by not giving a full NTC:

 

[twabby]

Good contract. It’s maybe an overpayment but I’d rather overpay top end guys than depth players.

Caps are going to be mighty competitive again next year, especially if they can sign Kempny.

 

[Hivemind]

Also I think it was noted here but GMBM did a great job by not giving a full NTC:

Neither MacLellan nor McPhee have ever given out a full NTC or NMC. It gives the Caps a ton more flexibility for bailing out of contracts like Orpik or Laich. Even more fortunately they haven't had the need to bail out of many contracts.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[HunterSThompson]

The reason for the signing bonus money in those years is so that he gets money even if there is a lockout. But are signing bonuses still escrowed or do they fall outside of that system too?

 

[kicksavedave]

Became a VERY rich man, a new dad, and a Stanley Cup champ. Not a bad month.

Yeah but most important, he doesn't have to move. Moving sucks.

 

[HunterSThompson]

Yeah but most important, he doesn't have to move. Moving sucks.

It doesn't suck when you are rich.

 

[RandyHolt]

Became a VERY rich man, a new dad, and a Stanley Cup champ. Not a bad month.

We call that a hat trick in these parts.

This may literally be the best day of his life.

One way to top that, tack on the Conn Smythe and Norris.

This site needs a hattrick emoji.