LeBrun: Lindholm and Bruins working on 8 year extension

[WingsMJN2965]

What the hell…

Anaheim didn’t want to pay him $6.5M? That can’t be right. He had to have wanted out.

 

[bsu]

6.5..... seriously? unbelievable I would have given him that no question.

 

[Mal Reynolds]

What the hell…

Anaheim didn’t want to pay him $6.5M? That can’t be right. He had to have wanted out.

Apparently Anaheim didn't want to give him term. Verbeek seems to be anti-long term contract, an interesting tidbit that may bear watching going forward

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Apparently Anaheim didn't want to give him term. Verbeek seems to be anti-long term contract, an interesting tidbit that may bear watching going forward

Maybe, maybe not. A lot of the time, sure, but I think there'll be a few exceptions.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Apparently Anaheim didn't want to give him term. Verbeek seems to be anti-long term contract, an interesting tidbit that may bear watching going forward

Correct. Anaheim supposedly only offered 4 years.

I don't think term will be an issue with the youngsters though. Zegras will have an 8 year deal in his inbox the second it's allowed. Verbeek just didn't want to sign 8 year deals for players into their late 30's.

 

[Bluesish]

This contract won’t age well but Bruins window is now so guess it makes sense

This is the correct answer. By the time the contract sucks, the Bruins could be rebuilding anyway and he seems like a guy that would be a good vet presence for the rebuild.

 

[A1LeafNation]

7x8

 

[Tbaybruin]

7M AAV for Lindholm is absolutely horrendous, he's not the same player he once was. Not sure why people think some of these Ducks players are the same guys who played big roles in their contending years in the mid 2010's. Sorry not even close

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

If he’s willing to take the Blues special (6.500M, 8 years) I can see a lot of teams being interested in his services and the Ducks getting a decent size haul

It’s a curse being this smart

 

[Arthuros]

It’s a curse being this smart

Too bad it wasn't actually with the Blues...

 

[Mal Reynolds]

Maybe, maybe not. A lot of the time, sure, but I think there'll be a few exceptions.

Correct. Anaheim supposedly only offered 4 years.

I don't think term will be an issue with the youngsters though. Zegras will have an 8 year deal in his inbox the second it's allowed. Verbeek just didn't want to sign 8 year deals for players into their late 30's.

Yeah, you're both probably right. Makes sense.

I guess I more meant that he's less likely to give out those long term deals to loyal vets. It seems rare for a GM to think that way

I kinda like it

 

[GermanSpitfire]

That’s a fair contract for him. GJ Bruins.

 

[Mr Positive]

Boston always seems to sign bargain deals. They must be paying under the table

 

[cheesymc]

When Sweeney does well, he hits a grand slam. Sadly it is about 1% of the time but when it does happen it is a great time to be a Bruins fan.

I’ll trade you Verbeek and a 2nd round for Sweeney lol.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Boston always seems to sign bargain deals. They must be paying under the table

Whether you buy into it or not it is by far one of the best areas to live in as far as NHL markets go, I do wonder if that plays into things when guys sign there.

 

[DucksUnited]

Glad Anaheim stayed away. Anaheim has learned their lesson with atrocious contracts in Bieksa and Kesler. This one will be brutal also with Lindholm injury prone

 

[StickShift]

Boston is signing their own OEL-lite contract. Fun times.

We would’ve just given you OEL if you asked.

 

[Mase]

Hell of a good deal for a very good player. Hope he can stay on the ice for the Broons. Well done.

 

[flyerslducks]

personally, i dont think hes worth 6.5 for that long.

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

8 years is way too long

 

[Mick Riddleton]

personally, i dont think hes worth 6.5 for that long.

Funny as teams are trying to get Giordano who is 38 but Lindholm who is 28 is not going to age well.

Lindholm will probably play his career out with McAvoy which will ensure longevity.

 

[WesMcCauley]

He is still a good player and I don't mind the cap hit in the short run, Boston probably had no choice when it comes to term if they wanted to sign him. 8 years is a long time though and he has already showed some signs of declining a little. Hopefully its more because of the team declining and some injuries and not because he is losing a step.

 

[flyerslducks]

Funny as teams are trying to get Giordano who is 38 but Lindholm who is 28 is not going to age well.

Lindholm will probably play his career out with McAvoy which will ensure longevity.

i never said that lol. I just, personally, don't think he's that good. You are right that he can compliment mcavoy well

 

[Mick Riddleton]

i never said that lol. I just, personally, don't think he's that good. You are right that he can compliment mcavoy well

I know you never said it, just a comment on a certain fanbase dissing his age at the end of the contract. When they are hoping for Giordano who is already 2 years past the end date of Lindholm's proposed 8 year contract.

Lindholm is better than anything the Bruins have tried with McAvoy since his rookie year with Chara. After that Chara went downhill and McAvoy was targeted daily carrying the puck all the time.

This will also extend McAvoy's career in turn. After Chara he was saddled with Sens cast off Reilly, smallish Grezlyck and the rookie Vaak. Forbort even took a role with him at the start of the year but none of them close to being # 2 guys.