Confirmed Signing with Link: [NSH] Eeli Tolvanen signs extension with the Predators (3 years, $1.45M AAV)

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[ATdaisuki]

Good deal if 1.45 million per season

 

[Llamamoto]

That's a really good deal.

 

[hamzarocks]

Going to be a crazy good deal.

He's surely going to be a 40 point player or better these next 3 years

 

[Arwin]

That's a steal.

 

[beardawg]

This could be an absolute steal by the middle of this season

 

[FlyguyOX]

Why would he sign that?

 

[Jannik Hansen]

I'd imagine his trade value going into the 3rd year would be super high if he develops into a solid top 6 player over the next couple years. Poile is a killer GM on these RFA deals.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Is this the going rate for Finnish RFA forwards with potential?

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

This is typo right? 1.45@ 3 yrs??? Bruh, that is outright larceny for a player that looks like hes going to be better than just solid.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Man, that feels like a steal of a deal. Not sure why he does that. He could've just taken a 1 year deal from arbitration right?

 

[Captain97]

This isn't a shot/condescending post rather a genuine question,

What happened in his development I remember there used to be league wide hype for this kid? Did his game not translate well, injuries, etc.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

This isn't a shot/condescending post rather a genuine question,

What happened in his development I remember there used to be league wide hype for this kid? Did his game not translate well, injuries, etc.

He's always been a meh skater. He was able to tear up the KHL despite his skating.

His game has had a harder time here because of his footspeed.

Seems to be figuring it out, tho.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

This isn't a shot/condescending post rather a genuine question,

What happened in his development I remember there used to be league wide hype for this kid? Did his game not translate well, injuries, etc.

He played masterfully on the power play last year until he had an ankle injury he never got back from. He needs to get better at 5v5, but he absolutely has an elite shot. I don't think our fan base realized how good his shot was until he was on the power play. I am speaking for myself when I say that as well...truly next level. At 21 he is the best shooter on our team, and if he can continue to develop his 5v5 offense he should be a really nice top 6 forward/PP thorough bred for a long time.

 

[Hollowmoon]

... So KK is getting over 6m and Tolvanen gets 1,45m??

 

[PAZ]

I’m still impressed Poile is able to convince players to take this type of deal, especially since Nashville is closer to rebuilding than to competing.

 

[Gurglesons]

I’m still impressed Poile is able to convince players to take this type of deal, especially since Nashville is closer to rebuilding than to competing.

Fun city and Poile has built an organization that people want to be part of despite the questionable success recently.

 

[CraigsList]

Wow what a bargain

 

[Tysonson3]

Absolute steal of a deal. Gonna be fun seeing him on the PP for the next 3 years at least

 

[Pestilence]

Why would he sign that?

Financial security for him, though it still is surprising that it is as long as three years after getting 11+11 in 40 games.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Wtf, why sign this?

 

[Patrik Barkov]

I feel like I could have genuinenly negotiated this higher than his agent did...

 

[Captain97]

He's always been a meh skater. He was able to tear up the KHL despite his skating.

His game has had a harder time here because of his footspeed.

Seems to be figuring it out, tho.

He played masterfully on the power play last year until he had an ankle injury he never got back from. He needs to get better at 5v5, but he absolutely has an elite shot. I don't think our fan base realized how good his shot was until he was on the power play. I am speaking for myself when I say that as well...truly next level. At 21 he is the best shooter on our team, and if he can continue to develop his 5v5 offense he should be a really nice top 6 forward/PP thorough bred for a long time.

Ty

 

[Vitto79]

Wow what a bargain

he really hasn’t done anything so I don’t blame him for Taking that deal

although capfriendly has it as over 4 per so what’s for real ? Lol

 

[Captain97]

I don't know ow which is right but Capfriendly has him at 4.35 aav not total.