McGlassbangers
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MacTavish:
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=26525
Schultz:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/02/...h-longterm-deal-despite-teams-lack-of-success
IMO there's no way in hell Schultz deserves 6M per year. I'm not a fan of bridge contracts but 2yrs, 2.5M per should be the way to go. Of course if you can sign him for 6-7years at 4-4.5M I would probably do it. He has great potential but he hasn't shown anything which is even in the same ball park with 6M.
The plan for Schultz is to look to extend him a serious offer after the deadline concludes.
“I think, with Justin, it will be after the deadline,†MacTavish said. “I’ve had some preliminary conversations with his representation and after the deadline, I think we’ll get down to more serious discussions with Justin.â€
As for whether or not MacTavish puts Schultz into the same category as Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, in terms of contract perimeters and talent, the GM said he’s of the same skill level potentially.
“It all depends on the number on the year-to-year part of the contract. If you’re asking me, do I consider Justin Schultz in that skill level, potentially? I do. I think he’s a terrific talent. I think he’s developing and has taken significant steps this year, maybe in the last six weeks, in terms of really establishing himself as a guy that’s got a very high upside.â€
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=26525
Schultz:
“I don’t regret it (signing with us) at all,†he said. “Some people might find that hard to believe but I knew it wasn’t going to be immediate winning. It’s going to take some time. Maybe this year hasn’t gone as good as we all hoped for, but I know it’s going to get better around here and it’s going to be fun.â€
On the contract front: “I’m pretty open to anything right now,†he said. “Obviously I want to stay here and play for a long time. With the young guys they have locked up in a matter of no time we’ll be winning. This is where I want to play and if the opportunity presents itself, that’s what will happen."
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/02/...h-longterm-deal-despite-teams-lack-of-success
IMO there's no way in hell Schultz deserves 6M per year. I'm not a fan of bridge contracts but 2yrs, 2.5M per should be the way to go. Of course if you can sign him for 6-7years at 4-4.5M I would probably do it. He has great potential but he hasn't shown anything which is even in the same ball park with 6M.