Confirmed Signing with Link: [NSH] Calle Jarnkrok (6 years, $2M AAV)
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I'm sure he can. But it just raises the question as to why put himself in a position where he may have to.
Neither will my RRSP balance. But then I also have another 20 years of earning a very good wage to live, pay off debt (house, vehicle, RV, etc), acquire toys and everything else. Additionally, I do not work in a profession where there's a legitimate risk for long term health concerns. And just as importantly, my retirement fund doesn't have to last 40+ years. Yes odds are that he will not retire to a beach at the age of 31 and do nothing but surf and drink... but considering how short players careers can be and how narrow their window is to cash in and make the most of their opportunity to earn extremely good money, it just seems really odd that a player would limit himself like he did, for as little (comparatively) as he did.
As I said before, 3-4, hell even 5 years doesn't change the end amount significantly, but could have a significant difference when it comes to his next contract. 25 yrs old and signing a cheap 6 year contract just seems odd. But whatever, good on Nashville for capitalizing on this.
Well he took security over term.
Really though, that should be a good 4 year deal from a players perspective.
Yeah he's a 3rd/4th line play wherever you need him type of player.... but a reliable NHL player as a UFA will cash in no matter what.
His agent really need to cut down on the term.
He'll be an excellent trade asset one day.
Really though, that should be a good 4 year deal from a players perspective.
Yeah he's a 3rd/4th line play wherever you need him type of player.... but a reliable NHL player as a UFA will cash in no matter what.
His agent really need to cut down on the term.
He'll be an excellent trade asset one day.
me2
Go ahead foot
me2
Go ahead foot
Maybe he shouldn't invest it under his mattress. Every 1% on $5.5m is going to get him $55k. And why wouldn't he get another job, he is young, he will be bored out of his mind doing nothing for 40 years.
Uncle Scrooge
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Meh, i wouldn't be overly excited about this.
Don't get me wrong, 2M for what Jarnkrok brings to the table is good value. He can kill penalties, play anywhere in the lineup and put some points on the board.
But i don't see how a player in his mid 20's signs a 6 yr contract with this low AAV. All it tells me is Jarnkrok feels like he has to take the money & security now because he's not getting any better. Why would anyone hungry for climbing up the depth chart take this kind of deal ? Wouldn't make any sense.
So that being said, it's somewhat disappointing he took this type of deal, but then again he probably doesn't have the physical tools for taking his game to the next level. Nor the confidence or lethality with the puck.
Quite intelligent player though, so im thinking he's intelligent off the ice too and thought this would be his best move thinking long-term.
Don't get me wrong, 2M for what Jarnkrok brings to the table is good value. He can kill penalties, play anywhere in the lineup and put some points on the board.
But i don't see how a player in his mid 20's signs a 6 yr contract with this low AAV. All it tells me is Jarnkrok feels like he has to take the money & security now because he's not getting any better. Why would anyone hungry for climbing up the depth chart take this kind of deal ? Wouldn't make any sense.
So that being said, it's somewhat disappointing he took this type of deal, but then again he probably doesn't have the physical tools for taking his game to the next level. Nor the confidence or lethality with the puck.
Quite intelligent player though, so im thinking he's intelligent off the ice too and thought this would be his best move thinking long-term.
Not everyone has the same feelings about money as you may have. There are different people with different values and personalities in this world. 12 million (6 mil after tax whatever) is more money than 99.999999% of human beings earn in a lifetime.
Djp
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This leg they at that amount is really unusual. There is something is going on I don't know about.
Is he married?? Girlfriend from the area? Has kids this wants stability and contract certainty? Is it structured as a free not loaded 3 yr contract where he gots most of the money in the first 3-4 yrs then a 2 yr buyout?
Is he married?? Girlfriend from the area? Has kids this wants stability and contract certainty? Is it structured as a free not loaded 3 yr contract where he gots most of the money in the first 3-4 yrs then a 2 yr buyout?
TheOtherSide
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ProstheticConscience
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Not a bad deal, just a weird one for Jarnok to sign, figure he'd want a bridge but i guess he wants the security.
McCluffin
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Josi contract 2.0...
Just hope he doesn't burst onto the scene this year and we lose him to Vegas.
Amazing contract, Poile has done it again.
Just hope he doesn't burst onto the scene this year and we lose him to Vegas.
Amazing contract, Poile has done it again.
Muh
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Gh24
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Forsberg, Ekholm and Jarnkrok friendship has been brought up several times. Perhaps Jarnkrok asked "what kind of a deal would grant me a verbal agreement that I won't be traded?". If it wasn't for expansion draft, who knows, it could have included a nmc/ntc. And do we know for sure that it doesn't include one that kicks in after expansion draft?
Maybe he decided 2 mill a year is enough to play hockey and gives his team with his friends a better chance to win a cup. Could be any number of reasons tho. Maybe he just dogs it the next couple years who knows. Doubt it tho.
The security thing might become more common tho as teams are leaning towards signing a core of 5 6 guys for good money and then filling the rest of the team with elc's and cheap contracts where the guys that deserve inbetween are having a hard time getting jobs.
The money and age is pointless when it comes to my argument.
The question is would he be guaranteed a contract in 3-4 years? I honestly believe no especially if he remains a 30 pt player. Year by year the useful age of players gets pushed back. Jarnkrok would be 27-28 in 3-4 years. If he is still only a 30 pt player he isn't going to be anything special and would likely sign for a max of 2M a year anyways.
This was probably the safest bet by him if he and his agent don't expect him to be a much better player going forward. Security is going to become a lot more valuable to tweeners.
Kingsfan1
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He just signed himself into the core of the team . Great contract that will be a steal within a few years . Very underrated player who is only going to get better . Has always improved each year .
As if the bloke is going to retire at 30 with his 5.5mil and not do a single other thing to generate even the tiniest bit of income for the next 50 years of his life...
