Likelihood Sens sign both Duchene and Stone

[Icelevel]

Too early to guess. Enjoy the hockey

 

[Goodbahd]

Stone should def. be offered 8-9M/year for 8 years, and be the Captain - Why didn't they slap the C on him after the Karlsson trade?

 

[aragorn]

On the one hand, I expect them to sign both long term but on the other hand I could also see them trading Duchene to add more good prospects & picks to the organization. However, IMO that would delay the team from contending longer while if they sign both they could have a contending team very shortly if the young guns continue to play at this high pace with success.

I expect they will continue to try & reduce some costs over the course of this yr in order to have extra money available to re-sign both Duchene & Stone but also Dzingel & Ceci if possible. I imagine that Pyatt, Paajarvi, Carey & Wideman will not be re-signed & a couple of them traded, if possible. I also expect that a couple of guys with longer term contracts could also be traded, if the possibility presents itself like Smith, Ryan, Boedker, Pageau, Tierney, Boro, DeMello or even Condon over the course of this season to next season. It will certainly be an interesting yr from various viewpoints & perspectives.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Stone should def. be offered 8-9M/year for 8 years, and be the Captain - Why didn't they slap the C on him after the Karlsson trade?

Because Stone didn't want to commit to longer before seeing what kind of team we have. You can't give him the C if he is on his way out.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

If Duchene and Stone keep playing the way they been and the young guys also be contributing, I don't see them leaving at all if the offered appropriate contracts.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Stone should def. be offered 8-9M/year for 8 years, and be the Captain - Why didn't they slap the C on him after the Karlsson trade?

He's ufa. Nobody should be named a captain with only one year to go.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

If Duchene and Stone keep playing the way they been and the young guys also be contributing, I don't see them leaving at all if the offered appropriate contracts.

Can we really expect them to be offered the appropriate contracts? Seems thats just as much up in the air as them wanting to stay.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

I think if one stays, the other will follow suit assuming a fair offer is presented.

 

[SensFactor]

Both will resign... Let's do it!

 

[armani]

Insider Trading: Dorion, Brisson break bread on Duchene front

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Insider Trading: Dorion, Brisson break bread on Duchene front

Beginning of the end.

He's gone. Same with Stone.

 

[JungleBeat]

You either trade both or sign both.

 

[Tkachuckycheese]

Both will stay and a new owner will emerge I hope

 

[Karl Prime]

Both will stay and a new owner will emerge I hope

And Karlsson re-signs and Brown turns into Spezza and Gustafsson becomes the next Lundqvist.

I feel sometimes like all that's more likely to happen than Melnyk selling.

 

[branch]

Apparently Brisson (Duchene's agent) and Dorion are in discussions to see what the options are.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

Apparently Brisson (Duchene's agent) and Dorion are in discussions to see what the options are.

8 years

8 million AAV

6 million base salary, 2 million signing bonus

10 team no trade list, modified NMC

That's what I'm expecting. If I'm Duchene, I want a full NMC for at least the first half of the deal to prevent the team from flipping me once I am more valuable signed (since we're rebuilding). Maybe we see that happen.

This negotiation is going to be very telling about the state of our team if Duchene wants to stay, has a market value ask, and we are unable to keep him.

 

[GCK]

8 years

8 million AAV

6 million base salary, 2 million signing bonus

10 team no trade list, modified NMC

That's what I'm expecting. If I'm Duchene, I want a full NMC for at least the first half of the deal to prevent the team from flipping me once I am more valuable signed (since we're rebuilding). Maybe we see that happen.

This negotiation is going to be very telling about the state of our team if Duchene wants to stay, has a market value ask, and we are unable to keep him.

8 x 8 is too much for this player. Either the term or dollars need to come down.

8M x 6 or 7M x 8.

 

[branch]

8 years

8 million AAV

6 million base salary, 2 million signing bonus

10 team no trade list, modified NMC

That's what I'm expecting. If I'm Duchene, I want a full NMC for at least the first half of the deal to prevent the team from flipping me once I am more valuable signed (since we're rebuilding). Maybe we see that happen.

This negotiation is going to be very telling about the state of our team if Duchene wants to stay, has a market value ask, and we are unable to keep him.

I would be on board for this type of deal. We have the cap space and will have it for the foreseeable future.

 

[branch]

8 x 8 is too much for this player. Either the term or dollars need to come down.

8M x 6 or 7M x 8.

Unfortunately for this type of negotiation the player has you over the barrel. Either give him what he wants or he goes to market, and you know how that will turn out for this team, remember the "outgunned" comments?

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

This is the first time I've seen him state it so emphatically. Huh. Maybe there is hope yet. Highly dependent on what he's offered, obviously, but it's a good first step.

 

[Taluss]

Stone stays Duchene goes imo

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Stone should def. be offered 8-9M/year for 8 years, and be the Captain - Why didn't they slap the C on him after the Karlsson trade?

They could only come to a one year agreement, and the Captaincy could be a throw in if he decides to extend after New Years, and before the TD.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Unfortunately for this type of negotiation the player has you over the barrel. Either give him what he wants or he goes to market, and you know how that will turn out for this team, remember the "outgunned" comments?

With the economic inability to pay Huge signing bonuses, like the bigger market teams ......... there is some logic in the "outgunned" comments ............ EK65 was reportedly offered the same AAV as DD was, but without the signing bonuses ...... and knowing that other teams can, and will (outgun Ottawa) he passed, and will become an UFA in July. looking for the bonuses and lock out protection that Ottawa could not offer.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

This is the first time I've seen him state it so emphatically. Huh. Maybe there is hope yet. Highly dependent on what he's offered, obviously, but it's a good first step.

Everyone says that though.

 

[stempniaksen]

Stone stays Duchene goes imo

I'm kinda feeling the opposite honestly.

Maybe I'm letting my own nervousness about 8 X 8 for Stone cloud my judgement though