Confirmed with Link: Ducks re-sign Jamie Drysdale (3 years, $2.3M AAV)

[WhatTheDuck]

I was thinking two years at something like 2.5 or 2.75, hard not to like this news.

Gotta give props again to Friedman, said things were getting closer and there was progress, and next day he signs. Same thing happened with Z.

It seems like he has a source in Anaheim that he didn't have until Verbeek was hired. Not saying it's PV himself, but Friedman clearly has a closer handle on the Ducks dealings than he did when BM was in charge.

 

[Duck Off]

perfect deal here. Honestly surprised this one wasn't done months ago.

 

[la patineuse]

"It's raining men - Hallejulah

It's raining men - Amen"

 

[snowave]

Pretty happy with this. I really like the 3 yr/bridge type deals. I'd much rather overpay a bit in a big contract season to an accomplished player, than give out boatloads of cash to a young guy that hasn't earned/proved it yet. Hope this sets a precedent and puts some of the control back in the hands of the owners/teams. Players have been getting too much control the last few years.

 

[Sean Garrity]

That’s a great deal for us. As others have noted may become a problem in 3 years but if so it’ll be a good problem to have.

 

[Kariya 9]

I’m guessing he sacrificed AAV in order to have his deal expire when he’s arbitration eligible.

 

[mightyquack]

Another good deal. Happy with that.

 

[TheStuntman]

Getting that 3rd year is huge for the Ducks. So many good d prospects, a good problem to have.

 

[70sSanO]

The thing that Drysdale’s agent should have realized, or was unrealistically hoping for, was no other NHL team saw his value worth the retribution and bridge burning to tend him an offer.

There was no knight in shining armor coming to rescue Jamie with a $3m+ offer.

I think most people believe Drysdale is worth a lot more, even not playing last year, than a 2nd round pick. If JD was considered a can’t miss top 4, it is hard to imagine some GM not breaking the unwritten rule for just a 2nd round pick.

John

 

[Gliff]

The thing that Drysdale’s agent should have realized, or was unrealistically hoping for, was no other NHL team saw his value worth the retribution and bridge burning to tend him an offer.

There was no knight in shining armor coming to rescue Jamie with a $3m+ offer.

I think most people believe Drysdale is worth a lot more, even not playing last year, than a 2nd round pick. If JD was considered a can’t miss top 4, it is hard to imagine some GM not breaking the unwritten rule for just a 2nd round pick.

John

Pretty sure you can’t offer sheet an RFA unless they are group 2, which he is not. He couldn’t negotiate offer sheets.

 

[70sSanO]

Pretty sure you can’t offer sheet an RFA unless they are group 2, which he is not. He couldn’t negotiate offer sheets.

Wasn’t aware of that. Thanks!

John

 

[Gliff]

Wasn’t aware of that. Thanks!

John

It's a bit confusing, but a group 2 RFA is based on service time and since Drysdale didn't play enough games last year he does not qualify for a group 2 RFA. So he isn't eligible for arbitration or offersheats.

He really had no leverage at all.

 

[StreetHawk]

It's a bit confusing, but a group 2 RFA is based on service time and since Drysdale didn't play enough games last year he does not qualify for a group 2 RFA. So he isn't eligible for arbitration or offersheats.

He really had no leverage at all.

Plus given how the ducks grinded Ryan and Ritchie in the past and locked up Terry for 3 years when they had leverage the agent had to be aware that he wasn’t going to get away from the 3 year term. All he could do is get the best AAV and cash for his client.

But signing this late hurt both sides as now JD is behind.

 

[branmuffin17]

It almost seems like Drys was waiting to see how Z's contract would turn out, maybe more with contract length than anything.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Drysdale looked legitimately elated to be back with the team. I think he will be a career-Duck

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Drysdale looked legitimately elated to be back with the team. I think he will be a career-Duck

Haven't you heard? He clearly took the contract negotiations personally and hates Verbeek! He probably already put in for a trade request! We'll be lucky to see him finish the season as a Duck.

There's also this:

 

[mightyquack]

2 young high draft picks who likely feel like they got hardballed by Verbeek. Ducks win in short term but I predict these guys will want out first chance they get.

The most overrated thing on HFBoards (apart from shiny new prospects) is the insistence that tough contract negotiations lead to players wanting out.

 

[Ducks DVM]

The most overrated thing on HFBoards (apart from shiny new prospects) is the insistence that tough contract negotiations lead to players wanting out.

I thought the most overrated thing was every upcoming RFA/UFA forcing their way to Toronto, followed closely by Halak, Ryder, and a 2nd.