TSN: [Dreger] Expects Laine to get 11M AAV

[viper0220]

I think he's referring to Max Pac...

Thanks.

 

[viper0220]

Pacioretty.

Thanks.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

I reall hope not. Of Laine is getting 11 than marner will have every right to ask for 9-9.5 and Matthew's 12.

And Nylander 17

 

[One Winged Angel]

I mean if Eichel got 10...

I think Laine should get 10 as well, but I can see 11. Cap goes up every year.

Eichel got 10 because Buffalo had to overpay him tremendously to keep him there. This shouldn't be the standard.

 

[ffh]

Well at least he isnt asking for not a penny less then mcjesus. Laine at least understands he isn't as good like some others.

 

[Trapper]

I mean if Eichel got 10...

I think Laine should get 10 as well, but I can see 11. Cap goes up every year.

Eichel signed when the cap was at 75 million and takes up roughly 13% of the Cap.
It's likely Matthews signs for the same percentage.

Ehlers signed for 8% of the cap at the time.

Currently the cap is at 79.5 million. It will probably go up to around 80/81 million next year.

If you give Laine an even 13% (like Eichel) on an 80 million dollar cap, you are looking at 10.4 million.

It's not crazy to think both Laine and Matthews could be paid 11 million next contract.

 

[inthe6ix]

Yikes, if anybody on that team, Wheeler should be at 11 and Laine beneath him.

 

[WesMcCauley]

I mean are we really surprised? He scored 44 goals as a 19 year old.... Scoring goals=get paid
Dont care if he isnt the best defensive player etc, when you score 44 goals as a 19 year old in the NHL, you will get a huge ticket

 

[Joe Sakic]

Eichel got 10 because Buffalo had to overpay him tremendously to keep him there. This shouldn't be the standard.

Well he was a restricted free agent. They were going to keep him no matter what.

I think it had more to do with the fact that McDavid signed for 12.5

 

[BB88]

Laine isn't even better than Pastrnak how would he get 11m?

25 goals vs 80 goals after 2 seasons.

Their CV's aren't even on the same planet.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

It's happening across all sports. If you want to keep your stars, you better plan on opening the wallets.

In this case, it's a bit more, but that's what it'll take. If Peg doesn't someone else will.

 

[Trapper]

Laine isn't even better than Pastrnak how would he get 11m?

How do you figure that?

Laine Career PPG = .86 (36 goals, 44 goals) Birthday 1998
Pastrnak Career PPG = .80 (15 goals, 34 goals, 35 goals) Birthday 1996

Soon Laine will be into the 50 goal area.

 

[BusQuets]

Winnipeg's gm made huge mistake by giving Wheeler such a long and expensive contract for largely due to inflated pp points which ironically is due to Laine. Matthews and Laine won't be getting under 10m per year. WInnipeg better hope they win the cup next season, it's gonna get quite tight there cap-wise and soon.

 

[Drytoast]

yeesh.

 

[BB88]

Winnipeg's gm made huge mistake by giving Wheeler such a long and expensive contract for largely due to inflated pp points which ironically is due to Laine. Matthews and Laine won't be getting under 10m per year. WInnipeg better hope they win the cup next season, it's gonna get quite tight there cap-wise and soon.

Letting Wheeler go wasn't simply an option.

It would have had an massive effect off the ice and on the ice. Could easily broke a room.

 

[Styles]

Laine seems like the type of guy who would take less to be competitive. I'm guessing he signs for 9.5.

 

[BusQuets]

Letting Wheeler go wasn't simply an option.

It would have had an massive effect off the ice and on the ice. Could easily broke a room.

I'm sure there is a middle-ground between giving 33 year-old Wheeler such a long contract and letting him walk.

 

[BusQuets]

Laine seems like the type of guy who would take less to be competitive. I'm guessing he signs for 9.5.

With the taxes that Winnipeg has? No chance.

 

[joe dirte]

if we are to believe 11 for laine then its 10 for Matthews and 5 for nylander.

Probably true. You have "live in Winnipeg" surcharge.

 

[Gsus]

I would highly consider trading him if this is what he wants.

On the other hand, I don't think it's that wise to trade arguably the best goal scorer of his generation.

I think and hope he gets around 9,5M. He'll get a lot of unfair attention just because of his contract in the future for sure. But you gotta remember we're looking at a very special player, in 20 years we could be looking at one of the best goal scorers there's ever been. He's pretty much worth every penny he'll get, not sure if next year but soon.

The NHL hasn't even seen how clutch he can be. Waiting for healthy Laine in playoffs.

 

[BB88]

I'm sure there is a middle-ground between giving 33 year-old Wheeler such a long contract and letting him walk.

He took a 5 year deal, whic his his final longterm contract.

He could have easily asked for 6-7 years and make life more difficult for Chevy.
Considering the situation 5 years is pretty damm good. Evander Kane 7M, Tavares 11M, Wheeler bit over 8M.

It's easy to say here should have gone for 3 but it's not that easy in real life. Wheeler is one of the best players in the league and Captain of his team, while going for his final longterm contract.

 

[ffh]

Probably true. You have "live in Winnipeg" surcharge.

scheifele 6 Tavares 11. who paid the surcharge.

 

[joe dirte]

scheifele 6 Tavares 11. who paid the surcharge.

If Laine gets more than Matthews? the Jets.

He's more of a Nylander level player.

when was the last time Winnipeg actually got a decent player to come to their city via UFA???

And the Jets will be paying over $8M a year for a declining Wheeler, starting next year.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

On the other hand, I don't think it's that wise to trade arguably the best goal scorer of his generation.

I think and hope he gets around 9,5M. He'll get a lot of unfair attention just because of his contract in the future for sure. But you gotta remember we're looking at a very special player, in 20 years we could be looking at one of the best goal scorers there's ever been. He's pretty much worth every penny he'll get, not sure if next year but soon.

The NHL hasn't even seen how clutch he can be. Waiting for healthy Laine in playoffs.

I agree but if you are able to get something significant and consider Winnipeg depth at wing it wouldn't necesseraly be bad news.

 

[Critical13]

Watching the hand wringing by opposing fans is becoming like watching a soap opera for us Leaf and Jets fans.