Speculation: Mikko Rantanen Mega Thread 2

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[Jeff Whelbourn]

If Bob Mackenzie is saying that sakic is offering 8+ on a 7-8 year deal and rantanens camp wants to get that into a 9's... just get it into the 9's, all of these bridge deals qualifying offers are going to be around 9 mill, so if you're locking up long term 9.5 is way better than 6 years at 11

 

[Leaf Fans]

I hope he signs this weekend, so he'll be ready to for the AVs opener.

 

[Taytro]

If Bob Mackenzie is saying that sakic is offering 8+ on a 7-8 year deal and rantanens came wants tonget that into a 9's... just get it into the 9's, all of these bridge deals qualifying offers are going to be around 9 mill, so if you're locking up long term 9.5 is way better than 6 years at 11

If it's only 9s/9.5 that Rantanen wants you pay the man. He has earned that and is bound to get significantly more if he goes the bridge route.

 

[Avaholic29]

Dater replied to a tweet saying rantanens camp is wanting to get a deal done and it's a feeling of more urgency. Hope he's right about this one, today could be the day

 

[Jeff Whelbourn]

Dater replied to a tweet saying rantanens camp is wanting to get a deal done and it's a feeling of more urgency. Hope he's right about this one, today could be the day

Haha cant wait for dater to be right

 

[StreetHawk]

With the recent rfa signings tkachuk’s 4 rfa years land at $30 mill based off his QO.

At a minimum that’s Rantanen’s rfa number. What is each ufa year worth? Should it be $10 mill, $12 mill, more?

Probably won’t be totally happy with the deal but should be content. I think it’s better to be content on a bridge than on a long term deal. But that’s me.

 

[Muffin]

With the recent rfa signings tkachuk’s 4 rfa years land at $30 mill based off his QO.

At a minimum that’s Rantanen’s rfa number. What is each ufa year worth? Should it be $10 mill, $12 mill, more?

Probably won’t be totally happy with the deal but should be content. I think it’s better to be content on a bridge than on a long term deal. But that’s me.

I think it's almost guaranteed to be long term in the 9s range. Leafs fans are about to lose their mind, the only argument for the Marner deal is the term. If Rantanen signs for the same term or longer for less money, oh boy.

 

[Jeff Whelbourn]

Anybody read the article by AJ hefaele on bsn denver? Talked to the swiss media about contract situation, haven't had a chance to see what mikko said

 

[GirardSpinorama]

I think it's almost guaranteed to be long term in the 9s range. Leafs fans are about to lose their mind, the only argument for the Marner deal is the term. If Rantanen signs for the same term or longer for less money, oh boy.

All reports indicates that its 6 years + and in the 9 range. I'm hoping it's 7 years, and I don't care if its 9.1 vs. 9.9

 

[tucker3434]

So we’ve got DNVR, Dater, and Eklund all saying it’s getting closer. I would love to believe they all verified that independently, but I’d bet it’s all based on the DNVR article.

 

[howboutahug]

via AJ Haefele of DNVR -

“It’s closer than it was in August,” Rantanen said of contract talks. “That’s automatic because the season is a week away. We’ll see what happens. I cannot say that much more but I think it’s closing in.”

Does he prefer a bridge deal or a long-term contract?

“I don’t want to comment on that,” Rantanen replied. “I just want to play and it doesn’t matter really what it is. I just want to get it done and we’ll see what happens.”

 

[BB88]

If Bob Mackenzie is saying that sakic is offering 8+ on a 7-8 year deal and rantanens camp wants to get that into a 9's... just get it into the 9's, all of these bridge deals qualifying offers are going to be around 9 mill, so if you're locking up long term 9.5 is way better than 6 years at 11

That can't be right?

 

[Menzinger]

If Bob Mackenzie is saying that sakic is offering 8+ on a 7-8 year deal and rantanens camp wants to get that into a 9's... just get it into the 9's, all of these bridge deals qualifying offers are going to be around 9 mill, so if you're locking up long term 9.5 is way better than 6 years at 11

Sakic is a bit of an is an idiot if Rantanen would be willing to give up 6-7 years of term for under 10 mil amd hes not jumping at the chance to inking that asap before the player changes his mind

Edit:typo lol

 

[Jeff Whelbourn]

Sakic is a bit of an is an idiot if Rantanen would be willing to give up 6-7 years of term for under 10 mil amd hes not jumping at the chance to tinkle that asap before the player changes his mind

If he wanted 8 years in the mid 9 mill range I'd have done it for sure already, however I'm assuming it's got alot to do with setting a precident with guys like landy, makar, timmins, and grubauer signing soon

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

Im guessing Rants agent is asking for 3xwhatever or 8x$11.

Sakic is saying we wont even consider a 3 year deal and will go to 8x$9. Now just need to meet at 8x$10 and get it done.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Avs have cap space. They are thinking about the future though because they have a good young team. Gotta think about those things when you have a system of good young players coming in over the years.

 

[PromisedLand]

come on Rantanen sign already ffs man. Need Avs to really do well for my fantasy league team

 

[Hockey Crazy]

I think it's almost guaranteed to be long term in the 9s range. Leafs fans are about to lose their mind, the only argument for the Marner deal is the term. If Rantanen signs for the same term or longer for less money, oh boy.

Honestly I think we all need to collectively get over it and have fun watching hockey again.

 

[cgf]

Im guessing Rants agent is asking for 3xwhatever or 8x$11.

Sakic is saying we wont even consider a 3 year deal and will go to 8x$9. Now just need to meet at 8x$10 and get it done.

What makes you think Mikko is even considering an 8 year deal?

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

What makes you think Mikko is even considering an 8 year deal?

Total guess. We know Sakic is pretty good at standing firm on whatever he wants and I have to think the Avs want to lock him up for life if possible, so 8 years.

 

[Danvalanche]

come on Rantanen sign already ffs man. Need Avs to really do well for my fantasy league team

Lol exactly!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Sakic is being unreasonable. Stick to your guns Mikko. Please.

 

[tucker3434]

Im guessing Rants agent is asking for 3xwhatever or 8x$11.

Sakic is saying we wont even consider a 3 year deal and will go to 8x$9. Now just need to meet at 8x$10 and get it done.

I’d prefer 8x$11 to the 6x$9.8 well end up with.

 

[SotasicA]

Rantanen replied. “I just want to play and it doesn’t matter really what it is."

LOL, liar.

Sakic is being unreasonable. Stick to your guns Mikko. Please

I hope he sticks to his guns past 1st December, so he misses the entire season. Please.