Confirmed Signing with Link: [MIN] Wild Sign Jonas Brodin to Extension (7 year, $6M AAV)

[Paul4587]

I would say it’s about fair value. He’s great defensively, definitely worth the cap hit for now. Term may be a touch on the long side but he’s only 27, it’s not like he’s signed until 38.

 

[KaprizovEntitlelist]

Hughes makes only 916k and scored 53 points...

so?? vancouver wild have to pay him 10-11 mil in a few years and will be here laughing. player's agent, good ones gets players money.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Hughes makes only 916k and scored 53 points...

ELC.

 

[HuGo Sham]

THIS SETS UP THE DOMI TRADE PERFECTLY JUST AS WE ALL PREDICTED

 

[gwh]

Good deal.

Now the C. Addison deal will pay off whe nDumba goes at the TDL

 

[Gurglesons]

Very bad take. Do you even watch Brodin play? And no, wearing a blindfold over your eyes doesn't count as watching him.

Yeah, been one of my favorite players since he was drafted TBH.

 

[CartographerNo611]

That’s one expensive backend. Reminds me of the late 2000s flames.

 

[AKL]

Good deal.

Now the C. Addison deal will pay off whe nDumba goes at the TDL

Dumba at the trade deadline doesn't make sense if you want a top 6 center

 

[Bounces R Way]

Seems about right. Not sure I get why they went 7 years though.

Everyone loves purely defensive defenseman right up until they don't. Vlasic, Alzner, McDonald, Seabrook, M. Staal, even Doughty. All players lauded for their defensive abilities that have turned into poor contracts in somewhat short order. Brodin has a bit different style so maybe that's not as big of concern.

 

[sergejean]

Good deal for a good dman

 

[ole ole]

Big mad, Montreal couldnt get him. stop with these comical comment

Hey Einstein,He's a Pens fan.
Now back from stupidity to the trade.
Seems like a fair deal. Neither a overpay or underpay.

 

[Canadian Game]

Well, since my guess you like the Leafs, you should not give players big contract was main job is to score and does not when it matters.
So, you should now, defending is not that easy...

I suggest re-reading and understanding what I quoted and what I said before going on some weird tangent about another team you allow to live rent-free.

My post had nothing to do with Brodin. I quoted a post saying “6 mil x 7 years for a primarily defensive defenseman is a terrible deal.”, and I found it funny that “a primarily defensive defenceman” was treated as a negative roll. Meanwhile defending is the main expectation of defencemen. Had I quoted a post saying “6 mil x 7 years for Brodin is a terrible deal”, then I could understand someone getting their knickers in a knot.

 

[ole ole]

I do hear things with my ears, that's what they are for.

As long as you don't claim it to be a fact like on everything he does i agree.

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

Big mad, Montreal couldnt get him. stop with these comical comment

The Fk you talking about

The guy is not even a Mtl fan

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Not a great deal and not a bad deal

Though I think this may begin casting away the idea that covid will force players to take ridiculously low/short contracts

 

[theVladiator]

Rather than picking on seemingly popular whipping boy Tyler Myers (who isn't a bad defenseman IMO), I decided to look at the 5.5M - 6.5M peer cohort. Here is the CapFriendly link:

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Pretty comparable Ds top to bottom, and Brodin fits right in. Only contract that truly stands out as "bad" on the list is Boychuk, but age just caught up with him, it happens. Probably would exclude Niskanen, Staal and Stralman, they seem to be also aging. From that list in my opinion

Best value: Morrissey, Schmidt, Parayko (maybe eventually will have to add Lindell here, he is having monster playoffs IMO)
Worst value: Nurse

 

[jetsforever]

Seems alright although if he doesn't live up to it that's a hefty contract

 

[Spurgeon]

You can tell how many people judge a player's value solely by looking up their stat sheet on NHL.com

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Rather than picking on seemingly popular whipping boy Tyler Myers (who isn't a bad defenseman IMO), I decided to look at the 5.5M - 6.5M peer cohort. Here is the CapFriendly link:

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Pretty comparable Ds top to bottom, and Brodin fits right in. Only contract that truly stands out as "bad" on the list is Boychuk, but age just caught up with him, it happens. Probably would exclude Niskanen, Staal and Stralman, they seem to be also aging. From that list in my opinion

Best value: Morrissey, Schmidt, Parayko (maybe eventually will have to add Lindell here, he is having monster playoffs IMO)
Worst value: Nurse

Brodin is easily better than Morrissey, Schmidt, and Lindell.

 

[57special]

Brodin, a defender for the new NHL. He is not only fast, but has great edges and transitions. Not super physical, but big enough to not get overwhelmed. Good puck handler, good passer. Tends to err on the side of conservative rather than risky. Wins board battles, sometimes against two guys. Excellent defending line rushes and odd man rushes. Has an uncanny ability to save goals in the crease. Excellent judgement and IQ. You put him on MacDavid or Mackinnon. The sort of guy you have out on in the final few minutes of a close game where you are tied, or ahead.

He does not do big blow up hits, but guess what, almost no one does. They were risky plays back in Scott Stevens time, but even more so know due to the increased speed and edgework of players, and in any event, the league is penalizing those hits at a greater rate than ever. The good ol' days of hitting man going across the middle of the ice when his head is down are gone forever.

When he came into the league he was skinny. He is now filled out...probably about 6'1", 190. Superb condition. Great athlete. I would say that he is more likely than most to keep in good shape well into his 30's, and still be effective at the end of this contract. He tends to rely on smarts, agility, a great stick, and speed to defend rather than rugged play, which will also lead to less wear and tear.

He was lucky enough to play with Suter for his first couple of years, and I'm sure he learned a ton. Having Spurgeon around to watch, and very occasionally play with, must've helped, too. Both are very smart players, and really know how to defend.

 

[aufheben]

Damn, was really hoping this guy would be available. Congrats Wild fans.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

ObViOuSlY a SiGn AnD tRaDe

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

If you needed to keep Dumba, can't you guys just trade Suter to clear cap for Dumba? Suter will be nearing 40 by then and would be expendable.

No

 

[57special]

As has been noted earlier, Brodin has a NMC for the first 4 years of the contract, so trading for him is now out of the question.

 

[Prior]

Count me in the minority of Wild fans who does see holes in his game and does see some issues if they ultimately want to keep Brodin and sell Dumba based around what likely is his current value.

However, this is about the break even point where I was okay with the team going. Over this threshold, as I said in our forum, I felt it was best to move on given the money already committed to the entire core. It’s a fair deal for a player you’re not really going to replace, just mitigate the drop off with the next defender in line.

The article below complete with video clips lays out Jonas Brodin to a ‘T’ and why he is so valuable to the Wild.

Three Skills that make Jonas Brodin One of the top Defenders in the NHL - The Point Data-driven hockey storytelling that gets right to the point.