GDT: Free Agent Frenzy 2021

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Reinhart did NOT file for arbitration.

I’m assuming there’s a few deals on the table, it’s just a matter of him deciding. I’m guessing there’s a couple different term options.

If there was a big gap between the two, he most likely would have filed. It also means he wants more than a year or two.

Deadline is tomorrow but thats a good sign

 

[VijayPatel11]

Deadline is tomorrow but thats a good sign

Tomorrow is the deadline for the team to file, but I am assuming that we won't do that
Today was the deadline for players to file

 

[Beezeral]

Reinhart and barkov not being resigned yet should be concerning to everyone

Zero reason to be concerned.

 

[violaswallet]

Wonder if they’re waiting on Barkov to pick how many years for Reinhart?

we are buying Reinhart’s prime years so a two year contract should be cheaper than three and so on

 

[KW]

Wonder if they’re waiting on Barkov to pick how many years for Reinhart?

we are buying Reinhart’s prime years so a two year contract should be cheaper than three and so on

I think Zito is doing Sam first. He isn’t going to multi-task with Sasha, he’ll have all the attention…

 

[Gentle Man]

Why isn't Chara a Panther yet

/s

 

[Pantherfan12]

Why isn't Chara a Panther yet

/s

How would you feel about that? Im curious as to whether or not Chara would have the same effect on Weegar,Ekblad, and Forsling as Jagr did with Hubby and Barkov.

 

[Perratrooper]

What’s the deal with your guys cap situation next season? It appears that you’ll only have about $14m to sign 7 skaters with Barkov obviously due for a big raise. Am I missing something that would allow you guys to open up more cap space and if not is there any worry that you might lose Barkov as a UFA?

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

What’s the deal with your guys cap situation next season? It appears that you’ll only have about $14m to sign 7 skaters with Barkov obviously due for a big raise. Am I missing something that would allow you guys to open up more cap space and if not is there any worry that you might lose Barkov as a UFA?

Bill Zito

 

[Perratrooper]

Bill Zito

Does that mean there is a concern as long as he’s at the helm?

 

[SatanicToedrag]

Does that mean there is a concern as long as he’s at the helm?

It means we are not that worried. He'll make it work, kill a Balrog in the process and carry on with his day.

 

[SoupyFIN]

What’s the deal with your guys cap situation next season? It appears that you’ll only have about $14m to sign 7 skaters with Barkov obviously due for a big raise. Am I missing something that would allow you guys to open up more cap space and if not is there any worry that you might lose Barkov as a UFA?

Tippett is pretty much the only potential big signing for next offseason.

Vatrano, debatable if he's even on the team come the start of this season.
Acciari, 4th liner replaced within or UFA.
Marchment, bottom6, his money depends a lot on how he does this season.
Lammikko, probably replaced from within.
Lomberg, 4th liner.
Heponiemi, cheap RFA re-sign.

Rest are depth guys making close to league minimum.

 

[pb1300]

17 players filed for arbitration, and Reinhart wasn’t one of them. So that’s good I suppose.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Billy Z is a former agent. He knows how to play the game.

 

[Ghoste]

I have no worries about Sasha’s extension. I do hope that he (and Huby) do a little hometown discount like how Tampa players are doing. $9.5 million would be sweet. Not holding my breath though.

-ghoste

 

[letsgrowcactus]

I have no worries about Sasha’s extension. I do hope that he (and Huby) do a little hometown discount like how Tampa players are doing. $9.5 million would be sweet. Not holding my breath though.

-ghoste

Yeah a discount would be great, but Tampa had many successful seasons and now has two Cups. We OTOH have one first round exit (against the Cup champs and following a great regular season, but still) and years of mediocrity. Barkov seems like a team guy so I hope he does give us a discount, but if he asked for 10.25 to be the highest paid guy on the team, I wouldn't blame him at all.

 

[drktmplr12]

I have no worries about Sasha’s extension. I do hope that he (and Huby) do a little hometown discount like how Tampa players are doing. $9.5 million would be sweet. Not holding my breath though.

-ghoste

9.613 and its a DEAL!

seems so inconsequential, but that 0.113 is more than most blue-collar families make in a year with two adults working full time!

Yeah a discount would be great, but Tampa had many successful seasons and now has two Cups. We OTOH have one first round exit (against the Cup champs and following a great regular season, but still) and years of mediocrity. Barkov seems like a team guy so I hope he does give us a discount, but if he asked for 10.25 to be the highest paid guy on the team, I wouldn't blame him at all.

Barkov: "you can't really pay me less than BOB"
BZ:

 

[KW]

Maybe the negotiations with Barky will be more like this:

Barky’s side: we want 11.
Zito: And you want a cup, I need you at 9.75.
Barky: I want to make more than Bob because I’m way better than Bob.
Zito: And if we buy Bob out?
Barky: I’ll take 9.

 

[sinDer]

How would you feel about that? Im curious as to whether or not Chara would have the same effect on Weegar,Ekblad, and Forsling as Jagr did with Hubby and Barkov.

Ekblad has already 7 NHL seasons under his belt. Of course you never stop learning, especially from a player like Chara. But I think he’s fine.

As for Barkov and Huberdeau, while Jagr sure had a very positive impact on them, let’s not overestimate it. Barkov and Huby were both elite prospects entering in their prime years. They were to « break out » anyways.

 

[drktmplr12]

would a trade around kessel and vatrano with ARI retaining 50% have appeal? i know we have nice forward depth at the moment, but just thinking out loud.

i get the feeling kessel is more of a specialist and vatrano is a better for PK and is somewhat of a pest. feels like a lateral move at best

 

[Necrobutcher]

would a trade around kessel and vatrano with ARI retaining 50% have appeal? i know we have nice forward depth at the moment, but just thinking out loud.

i get the feeling kessel is more of a specialist and vatrano is a better for PK and is somewhat of a pest. feels like a lateral move at best

I'd do Vatrano and a 2nd for Kessel in a heartbeat. Has only 1 year left in his contract which is perfect.

 

[Gentle Man]

Friedman is on the Chara to Florida boat.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Friedman is on the Chara to Florida boat.

I didn't know we were interested in him last year too. It might come down to the money, if he's willing to take 1M or less. If Reino signs for around 7, that's all we'll have left.

 

[ursavolta]

I didn't know we were interested in him last year too. It might come down to the money, if he's willing to take 1M or less. If Reino signs for around 7, that's all we'll have left.

Gross. Just another bloat contract.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Gross. Just another bloat contract.

He was on a 40 goal pace last year, he's gonna get paid.