Confirmed with Link: Karlsson re-signs 5.25m

[CupInSIX]

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[GKG18]

One year, as reported by thescore.com. This is a good deal for both. Avoids arbitration, keeps RFA status. He will remain a Golden Knight for a long time should both parties desire it.

 

[Supermassive]

Atta boy Wild Bill!
I can wait a year to customize my Knights jersey. All good here.

 

[Aurinko]

This is very good for the Knights, since one season contract guarantees another strong season from him with moderate cap hit.

It's bit of a spit to the face though... making less than Tatar.. but shouldn't be a problem in the long run, unless WK decides he really wants out after the next season.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Well deserved. Let's hope he goes out & earns a long term deal. Hopefully they can agree before the end of the season.

 

[Puckrobber]

Nice deal for the Wildman!

Gives the team a season to see how consistent he can be, therefore, offering a bigger contract. Gives Bill a nice raise for the year, with the ability to cash in on a big contract.

 

[LadyStanley]

William Karlsson, Golden Knights avoid arbitration with 11th-hour deal, report says
William Karlsson, Golden Knights avoid arbitration with 11th-hour deal, report says

This article says AAV is $5.3m

 

[LadyStanley]

Official announcement

 

[LadyStanley]

He can sign a long term deal January 1.

 

[Bart9349]

I like it. Good for both parties.

 

[LadyStanley]

Karlsson Out to Prove Himself with One-Year Deal

More quotes.

WK getting $500k signing bonus, $4.75m salary. Perhaps he's using SB to buy a house?

 

[willy702]

This is very good for the Knights, since one season contract guarantees another strong season from him with moderate cap hit.

It's bit of a spit to the face though... making less than Tatar.. but shouldn't be a problem in the long run, unless WK decides he really wants out after the next season.

A player under RFA cannot compare his pay to someone who signed a deal as a UFA. These guys all get that.

 

[Vegan Knight]

If his ask was really only 6.5, I would have loved giving him 6×4-5 and if he keeps it up then the team would feel bad not doing that. I can't really see many ways he isn't worth at least 6M the next five years.

 

[VanIslander]

McPhee did awesome here!

I feared a huge longterm contract at 6m range for 6ish years, which would be in line with other signings leaguewide.

One year?? Karlsson says he is betting on himself and indeed the risk is all his! If he gets injured he will be in a poor negotiating position and will sign for less than the moon. If his production drops, it will reduce the amount he can demand... only if he repeats that one sensational season will he get bigtime money. So, expect him to play like every game is a playoff game.

The deal is a deal for the franchise, not the player.

 

[Aurinko]

100 point train coming through...

 

[Vegas Mac]

Congrats to Will and to VGK. I am even more a fan of this kid now, if that is possible. Love what he is about, and would have tried to get him long term now, but hope he has another huge year and when that happens it's gonna be time to pony up the diniero for a young man who truly deserves it.

 

[Pirate Deadpool]

If his ask was really only 6.5, I would have loved giving him 6×4-5 and if he keeps it up then the team would feel bad not doing that. I can't really see many ways he isn't worth at least 6M the next five years.

I think this contract will be a huge mistake. I hope Wild Bill scores 35+ goals and gets 7 to 8 million from some team. I hope he gets extended before February on a long term deal, but if he leaves, I'll wish him well. It would be a major mistake by GMGM if this happens.

 

[Aurinko]

I think this contract will be a huge mistake. I hope Wild Bill scores 35+ goals and gets 7 to 8 million from some team. I hope he gets extended before February on a long term deal, but if he leaves, I'll wish him well. It would be a major mistake by GMGM if this happens.

Pretty much everyone expects him to drop to <30 goals and still have a "great" season. If you are not a VGK fan, it's easy to see why everyone expects this. The truth is most mainstream hockey media, fantasy ratings and ordinary stats don't really give a clue on how good VGK 1st line really is... It doesn't help that the management and coaching like to keep it "low" and even underline that we have no superstars in the team.

The statistics don't lie in this case.. The March-Karlsson-Smith line isn't just good, it's was the top line in the whole f-ing league ! WK had magical season, but he also knows that most of that magic is thanks to this incredible line. Possible cup win in few years, playing as a star in the best line in NHL? I think we can count him in. He already gave discount, and I think the next contract will also be a bargain to VGK no matter what happens.

 

[BattleBorn]

I think this contract will be a huge mistake. I hope Wild Bill scores 35+ goals and gets 7 to 8 million from some team. I hope he gets extended before February on a long term deal, but if he leaves, I'll wish him well. It would be a major mistake by GMGM if this happens.

He's still a Golden Knight after this one year contract.

If they don't re-sign/extend next season, there's at least one more season we'll have and we can trade him or take a shot at an extension.

Everything will be fine.