He might just be the teams best d man period so far this season. They could get something really nice for him in a trade the way he appears to elevate his partners.Might have only been including dmen in that category, in which case, there is an argument to be made that DeMelo has been our best defensive Dmen.
That's a super reductive view of modern hockey. Offence and defence isn't up to singular positions, there operate as 5 and 6 man units. Our best offensive player is Chabot and our best defensive player is Pageau.Might have only been including dmen in that category, in which case, there is an argument to be made that DeMelo has been our best defensive Dmen.
After watching Zaitsev with Boro.. I think Demelo is better. Our right side isn't good but if I had a choice of one or the other I'd take Demelo regardless if he was available for free before we got him. We should get rid of Zaitsev if we can and keep Demelo
He might just be the teams best d man period so far this season. They could get something really nice for him in a trade the way he appears to elevate his partners.
We gotta re-sign this guy. I was never high on him, but he changed my mind by his play.
How much of a pay day can a bottom 4 dman with 3 pts really expect? Obviously his boxscores don't tell the full story but he is not particularly physical, isn't a shutdown stud, doesn't create offence, he just doesn't have that attribute that could drive any sort of bidding war. I suspect he will be a low key signing that outperforms his contract once again as GMs target flashier players.Signing Demelo presents the same issue as every decent FA. He is valuable depending on his ask.
He is a young man living in a small Canadian City who has the choice to move in theory any where he wants for a potential pay day. How much will it take to get him to forgo that opportunity?
Signing Demelo presents the same issue as every decent FA. He is valuable depending on his ask.
He is a young man living in a small Canadian City who has the choice to move in theory any where he wants for a potential pay day. How much will it take to get him to forgo that opportunity?
How much of a pay day can a bottom 4 dman with 3 pts really expect? Obviously his boxscores don't tell the full story but he is not particularly physical, isn't a shutdown stud, doesn't create offence, he just doesn't have that attribute that could drive any sort of bidding war. I suspect he will be a low key signing that outperforms his contract once again as GMs target flashier players.
DeMelo seems to be very dependable and a very good 3rd pair D man. Sign him for $3.M for 4 or 5 years.I can’t see him not wanting to make at least 3.5 x 4 as a UFA. I don’t see a getting him to sign before for the TDL for a $1.8 x 2 deal.
A five year contract for a replaceable player? I’ll pass on that. DeMelo shouldn’t even get anything above $2m.DeMelo seems to be very dependable and a very good 3rd pair D man. Sign him for $3.M for 4 or 5 years.
I'm guessing we see JBD get a contract as soon as UND is done for the year. From there he likely plays a few games with the big club and we'll have a better idea of how far away he is.If the term is right you bring this guy back, imo. I'm not sure what Jaros is at this point in time and JBD/Lassi are still a few years away at the very least.
I'd probably go as high as 3 x 3, but would prefer a 2 year deal (even if it meant a bit higher AAV).
I'm guessing we see JBD get a contract as soon as UND is done for the year. From there he likely plays a few games with the big club and we'll have a better idea of how far away he is.
If the term is right you bring this guy back, imo. I'm not sure what Jaros is at this point in time and JBD/Lassi are still a few years away at the very least.
I'd probably go as high as 3 x 3, but would prefer a 2 year deal (even if it meant a bit higher AAV).
It needs to be at least 3 years so that he can be exposed to Seattle. I like 4 x 2.5M. He is a solid RD who complements anyone.
Not necessarily, Chabot and Zaitsev are the only ones who are under contract at the moment. We need to expose a D.Why does this come into play? The team has more than enough guys to meet the required number of players exposed.