I think the Jets are going to try to sign him for maximum term. And I think it's really easy to compare Laine to Ovechkin as a player. Therefore, we should expect to see a contract with similar numbers.
I'm going to guess it will take at least $10 million aav to sign Laine to a long term deal. And I think that's a fair market rate. If Chevy can get it done for less than $10m, he's a genius.
I think the NHLPA would have something to say to him if he ended up agreeing to a materially undervalued deal. Factor in the Winnipeg market and his desire to stay here, he's still not going to be signing in the $6.5m range.Will be interesting to see if Laine will feel like he has to take less than he could get because the 2 other young stars are only at 6m deals
I agree that there is a recency bias. I recall when many people on this board were saying we'd need to pay Buff 10M$. Laine is amazing and I'm a huge fan, but the numbers being thrown around are way high. Furthermore, I don't think we can pay any one player 10M$ and still be a contender. If that money is better spend elsewhere, then I would do it.I'd be shocked if he is signed for $10Mx8.
A month ago he was not worth any more than Ehlers, based on his 5v5 P/60 and defensive play. This current streak 5x5 is great, but not a reason to undermine the internal economics of a team built for SC contention over many years.
It is generally accepted that Patrik's goal is also to win a SC and that requires a balanced approach to our many great players. If I were Chevy, I would offer him 8 years in term, front load the contract as much as possible so that Patrick and his family were quickly made financially secure for the rest of their lives, then reduce the back end of the contract to the limits of the CBA.
Eg, 10/10/7.5/7.5/7.5/7.5/5/5.
I agree that there is a recency bias. I recall when many people on this board were saying we'd need to pay Buff 10M$. Laine is amazing and I'm a huge fan, but the numbers being thrown around are way high. Furthermore, I don't think we can pay any one player 10M$ and still be a contender. If that money is better spend elsewhere, then I would do it.
The bar has been set for high end centers. But not wingers yet really. Kane is the closest and he only got his big contract after winning 3 cups.
The bar was at a much lower level than it is now when Kane came off his ELC.
There really isn't any recency bias imo. At the end of this year he will have back to back 35 plus goal seasons and a career ppg around .9. Not sure why people are bringing up Ehlers as his accomplishments when he signed his extension weren't in the same stratosphere as Laine's. Expecting Laine to come in around Ehlers deal is just not realistic as he's shown to be in a different class.
True but it's pretty tough to gauge. Wingers usually get less than centers regardless of how good they are. I think 10 mil is a bit of a stretch even for a top young winger. 8 mil is a solid range.
Ovi did sign 13 x $9.5M
Well if that is the comp he's signing for league max. Highly unlikely.
Only in terms of goals. Lets not forget he's 27th in points and fairly average defensively. Plus he's a winger. Just trying to keep it real.There really isn't any recency bias imo. At the end of this year he will have back to back 35 plus goal seasons and a career ppg around .9. Not sure why people are bringing up Ehlers as his accomplishments when he signed his extension weren't in the same stratosphere as Laine's. Expecting Laine to come in around Ehlers deal is just not realistic as he's shown to be in a different class.
I think the Jets are going to try to sign him for maximum term. And I think it's really easy to compare Laine to Ovechkin as a player. Therefore, we should expect to see a contract with similar numbers.
I'm going to guess it will take at least $10 million aav to sign Laine to a long term deal. And I think that's a fair market rate. If Chevy can get it done for less than $10m, he's a genius.
Only in terms of goals. Lets not forget he's 27th in points and fairly average defensively. Plus he's a winger. Just trying to keep it real.
I think the NHLPA would have something to say to him if he ended up agreeing to a materially undervalued deal. Factor in the Winnipeg market and his desire to stay here, he's still not going to be signing in the $6.5m range.
Honestly I don’t get how people keep saying he is average defensively. He is winning board battles, chipping the puck out and always one of the first forwards to backcheck. He isn’t more of a defensive liability than ehlers, wheeler, conner and roslovic. Yes he had a rough beginning to the season but even then he isn’t as bad defensively as people here are making him out to be.Only in terms of goals. Lets not forget he's 27th in points and fairly average defensively. Plus he's a winger. Just trying to keep it real.
I agree that there is a recency bias. I recall when many people on this board were saying we'd need to pay Buff 10M$. Laine is amazing and I'm a huge fan, but the numbers being thrown around are way high. Furthermore, I don't think we can pay any one player 10M$ and still be a contender. If that money is better spend elsewhere, then I would do it.
What you described sounds very much like someone who is average defensively. Makes mistakes but has the basics down. Ehlers, Connor etc are pretty average as well.Honestly I don’t get how people keep saying he is average defensively. He is winning board battles, chipping the puck out and always one of the first forwards to backcheck. He isn’t more of a defensive liability than ehlers, wheeler, conner and roslovic. Yes he had a rough beginning to the season but even then he isn’t as bad defensively as people here are making him out to be.
Also you are making it seem like 27th in points is a bad thing.