Confirmed Signing with Link: [NSH] Mikael Granlund re-signs with the Predators (4 years, $5M AAV)

[Patty Ice]

There's physical and then there's mental.

You still haven't said much of anything. Granlund is neither of those things.

 

[CatchyTune]

Im not a guy that cries "overpay" on every major deal signed... but this one perplexes me.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Im not a guy that cries "overpay" on every major deal signed... but this one perplexes me.

Because you don‘t follow other teams, overpay own players, hope to get other good players for less than a bargain, but all you get is a reality check in the end.

Still perplexed or could I help you?

 

[Patty Ice]

About 1M overpaid IMO, but we've got a shload of cap space for him.

I was expecting him to sign close to $4.5 mil a year and Evolving Hockey had predicted his AAV to be $5.036 mil. Looking at some of their other predictions vs. the actual contracts (eg Haula, Wenneberg, Bonino, etc) it looks to be around a $500k overpayment which I have no problem with to a guy that showed so much versatility and importance to the team.

 

[DuklaNation]

You still haven't said much of anything. Granlund is neither of those things.

Look, bottom line is that there's a huge number players that are overpaid relative to their performance. A smart GM would not even sign these kind of deals and find value elsewhere. Granlund should be in the $2-$2.5M range.

 

[kanucks25]

25% overpay both money and term.

e/ maybe 33%

 

[Soundgarden]

Look, bottom line is that there's a huge number players that are overpaid relative to their performance. A smart GM would not even sign these kind of deals and find value elsewhere. Granlund should be in the $2-$2.5M range.

lol, seriously? Tucker Poolman got 2.5m Granlund is obviously worth more.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Look, bottom line is that there's a huge number players that are overpaid relative to their performance. A smart GM would not even sign these kind of deals and find value elsewhere. Granlund should be in the $2-$2.5M range.

Sometimes it's better to just not chime in when you clearly have no idea about a certain player.

 

[Patty Ice]

lol, seriously? Tucker Poolman got 2.5m Granlund is obviously worth more.

That last statement they made was all I needed to know to no longer engage.

 

[DuklaNation]

lol, seriously? Tucker Poolman got 2.5m Granlund is obviously worth more.

Relative to what? The current market overpaying average to below average production? Sure. That's their mistake and why so many teams are stuck in perpetual mediocrity.

 

[Soundgarden]

Relative to what? The current market overpaying average to below average production? Sure. That's their mistake and why so many teams are stuck in perpetual mediocrity.

Relative to his impact on the ice. Anybody who actually watched him last year and a half would know that. You're just tattling on yourself that you didn't watch him.

 

[DuklaNation]

Relative to his impact on the ice. Anybody who actually watched him last year and a half would know that. You're just tattling on yourself that you didn't watch him.

I haven't watched right? The go to excuse for overrated players. Enjoy this contract, you'll regret it by year 2.

 

[Soundgarden]

I haven't watched right? The go to excuse for overrated players. Enjoy this contract, you'll regret it by year 2.

He was our 2nd best forward aside from a brief period when Tolvanen scored 11 goals in one month. He's overpaid by about 1m and I'd rather it be 3 years, but I'm ok with it.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

He's a really good player. I'm just surprised he stuck around Nashville instead of going to a better team.

 

[boyko10]

Worst things first. Haven't been able to watch him much past few years. Am Finnish too, so obviously incapable of being objective.

Watched him since junior, and seeing him called soft, in any sense of the word.. Literally makes me cringe. What he lacks is raw strength and a frame. The kid has been a wrecking ball since junior. Likes to dish out a good clean hit. Unfortunately if the ball weighs four pounds it lacks impact. His heart is bigger than than a former president's ego. Never shied away from a tight spot.

One of the highest IQ, smoothest hands and biggest 'drive' and love for the game I've ever witnessed. Zero delusions of grandeur, team player who wants to see everyone get the spotlight except for himself. Loves to pk as much as giving a highlight reel saucer pass. If he had Malkin size and even average strength and shot, would be considered a top player and perennial all-star.

Fanboy speech over.

 

[DuklaNation]

Shut up fat boy. Steal of a contract

Fat? LOL, hurt my feelings. Try and get Eric Staal, that's your only hope of rejuvenating this guy's career. Its over.

 

[Slapper]

Fat? LOL, hurt my feelings. Try and get Eric Staal, that's your only hope of rejuvenating this guy's career. Its over.

His new contract clearly indicates its not over

 

[DuklaNation]

His new contract clearly indicates its not over

Wrong, his new contract indicates management thinks its not over. Time will tell. Enjoy the middle.

 

[CatchyTune]

Because you don‘t follow other teams, overpay own players, hope to get other good players for less than a bargain, but all you get is a reality check in the end.

Still perplexed or could I help you?

You're telling me its good to overpay your own players?

 

[elmaco]

overpaid by at least $1m

 

[sakux]

9th place in points and 2nd in assists thus far.

I'd say it's a huge win for Nashville with that contract.

 

[Scoresberg]

9th place in points and 2nd in assists thus far.

I'd say it's a huge win for Nashville with that contract.

What, you mean this guy?? There's no way..

 

[InfinityIggy]

I thought this was bad but now I am thinking it is maybe not bad.

 

[elmaco]

Miraculous comeback.

 

[Paranoid Android]

2 behind McDavid for the league lead in assists.