LABound
RFA
- Sep 2, 2018
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Greetings Everyone,
Just putting this out there it seems like a bold move which could light a fire under the Jets, who despite a good record don't appear to have the same aura around them as last season.
If this goes relatively smooth I'll attempt to Address getting Duchene finally moving to Winnipeg in the next proposal.
Please refrain from the regular hot takes and one word stabs they offer nothing to the discussion.
If you do CHOOSE to read the proposal in full I'd love to get some feedback if it warrants adjustment.
Vesalainen and Niku were left out intentionally. Don't include them in any counters as they may be in another deal that follows this .
PART 1.
Duncan Keith 35 years old
22:45 ATOI
15GP OG 7A 7PTS +3
While not as impactful as in prior years. Duncan Keith is not the player from last season when the majority of the team struggled.
This may be in part due to a longer summer to prepare and recuperate.
The teams leaders/veterans play is more structured and effective this year and coupled with more efficient usage by the coaching staff and
lowering his minutes , zone starts etc he is playing with new found vigor.
His Cap Hit for his current level of play is a steal still @ $5.5M per season with 3 remaining years after this one ending in the 2021-2022 season.
Cap Hit 5.5M per
Actual Salary Owed
19-20 $3.5 M
20-21 $2.65 M
21-22 $2.1 M
(3) Stanley Cups
(1) Conn Smyth
(2) Norris Trophies
(2) Olympic Gold
While Keith does hold a ( NMC ) he is a native of Winnipeg.
He could possibly waive if he knew it would help the Hawks prepare for a rebuild.
It would also provide great marketing for the Jets if he were to play for his hometown team and create a buzz in the fan base and media .
Keith could also capitalize on some sponsorship and promotional rewards in Winnipeg and Canada as he took a ridiculous team friendly deal in Chicago literally giving up millions of dollars.
It is the best value NHL contract in the modern era .
He could expand his personal and financial goals and grow his foundations in a new enviorment which could also provide newfound energy and focus in his product on the ice.
Keith Relief
He could be a vital cog on the left side of the Jets D while taking some of the heavy lifting off Josh Morrisey and stabilize an already excellent blueline.
Keith is taking fewer DZ starts this year and could take even fewer in Winnipeg with the glut of defensively sound guys on the back end which would keep him fresh for the most pivotal parts of the games.
A resurgence in his play joining that deep and talented blueline is more likely than it would be carrying a larger load with less support that he faced in Chicago.
He is a good soldier and has nothing left to prove to the Hawks. You have to believe they would consider any reasonable request.
He is still an elite conditioned top 4 defender who should be able to perform the duties of his contract and increase the Jets chances to go deep numerous times.
I'm a Hawks supporter by the way.
It's better to start looking to the future instead of riding out the remaining value on players like Keith when youth and development should be at or near the top of the list for the Hawks in terms of priority.
With the current roster and cap implications connected to rewarding cup success it may hinder moves in the now and future.
Im not saying these contracts are undeserved you can't argue with 3 Cup wins.
My personal opinion is that managements blueprint of the organization moving foward should be getting return on older highly valuble contributors that could be solid depth or important adds for teams on the cusp and maximize on the demand for capable playoff performers.
This version of the Hawks is trying to hang on.... the time for duct tape and patchwork has passed.
I've seen too many teams try to hang on to a leaky ship and end up losing value by not being decisive and bold. Meanwhile struggling with mediocrity and wasting development years which could have been avoided with common sense and foresight in the front office.
Taking into consideration the risk associated with his contract and father time which may not effect him in the next 4 seasons, I think Winnipeg carries to much risk for someone as high end as Vesalainen to be included... same for Niku who looks to be an offensive force as early as next year and recently won top defenceman in the AHL.
Winnipeg has no history giving out top picks or prospects easily so it has to benefit them and be fair.
If you were patient enough to make it this far thank you for that as I felt it was important to see my aspect of the value and where I'm coming from. I attempted to make it clear and paint as detailed as picture as I could .
Now the TRADE
Duncan Keith $5.5M prorated 18-19
Full Cap till 21-22
To the WINNIPEG JETS
@ or Prior to the 18-19 Deadline
Negative Value:
-- Dmitry Kulikov LHD who currently is an extra or # 7/8 D he has negative value and the rest of the proposal will consider that in regards to Chicago taking on his contract.
$4.333M prorated from the time of the trade and full hit for the 19-20 season . Unless a Buy-Out can be arranged or LTIR. He is the only dump that is to be considered in this scenario.
Positive Value:
+ Jack Roslovic- C/RW/ RHS /6-1/187
$1.1M through 2019-20- RFA Entry Level Slide
21 years of age /Columbus -Ohio-USA
1rst RD /25th Overall /2015
NCAA All Rookie Team 2015-16
2016 IIHF U20 WJC Gold
AHL All Star
3rd Pro Season
Currently on Jets Active Roster
+ Logan Stanley-LD(plays both sides)/LHS /6-7/227
ELC currently first Pro Season in AHL
20 years of age/Kitchener-Ontario -Canada
1rst RD/18th Overall/2016
2017 CHL Memorial Cup Champion Windsor OHL
+ Dylan Samburg-LD(plays both sides)/LHS/6-3/190
NHL Rights/Winnipeg Jets /Unsigned/ NCAA 2nd year
19 years of age/Hermantown -MN-USA
2nd Rd/43 Overall/2017
2017-18 NCAA National Champion University of Minnesota-Duluth (Rookie)
2018 IIHF U20 WJC Bronze
+ Mason Appleton-C/RW/RHS/6-2/194
2nd Pro Season in AHL
22 years of age/Green Bay-WI-USA
6th RD/168th Overall/2015
2017-18 AHL Rookie Of Year (Red Garrett Memorial Award)
+PICK or PICKS I'm open to discussion and feedback as I can't quite Gauge it definitively...... obviously not a 1rst RD from Winnipeg .
Not certain on the contract limits but Chicago can add AHL bodies to even things out in that regard.
FINI
Just putting this out there it seems like a bold move which could light a fire under the Jets, who despite a good record don't appear to have the same aura around them as last season.
If this goes relatively smooth I'll attempt to Address getting Duchene finally moving to Winnipeg in the next proposal.
Please refrain from the regular hot takes and one word stabs they offer nothing to the discussion.
If you do CHOOSE to read the proposal in full I'd love to get some feedback if it warrants adjustment.
Vesalainen and Niku were left out intentionally. Don't include them in any counters as they may be in another deal that follows this .
PART 1.
Duncan Keith 35 years old
22:45 ATOI
15GP OG 7A 7PTS +3
While not as impactful as in prior years. Duncan Keith is not the player from last season when the majority of the team struggled.
This may be in part due to a longer summer to prepare and recuperate.
The teams leaders/veterans play is more structured and effective this year and coupled with more efficient usage by the coaching staff and
lowering his minutes , zone starts etc he is playing with new found vigor.
His Cap Hit for his current level of play is a steal still @ $5.5M per season with 3 remaining years after this one ending in the 2021-2022 season.
Cap Hit 5.5M per
Actual Salary Owed
19-20 $3.5 M
20-21 $2.65 M
21-22 $2.1 M
(3) Stanley Cups
(1) Conn Smyth
(2) Norris Trophies
(2) Olympic Gold
While Keith does hold a ( NMC ) he is a native of Winnipeg.
He could possibly waive if he knew it would help the Hawks prepare for a rebuild.
It would also provide great marketing for the Jets if he were to play for his hometown team and create a buzz in the fan base and media .
Keith could also capitalize on some sponsorship and promotional rewards in Winnipeg and Canada as he took a ridiculous team friendly deal in Chicago literally giving up millions of dollars.
It is the best value NHL contract in the modern era .
He could expand his personal and financial goals and grow his foundations in a new enviorment which could also provide newfound energy and focus in his product on the ice.
Keith Relief
He could be a vital cog on the left side of the Jets D while taking some of the heavy lifting off Josh Morrisey and stabilize an already excellent blueline.
Keith is taking fewer DZ starts this year and could take even fewer in Winnipeg with the glut of defensively sound guys on the back end which would keep him fresh for the most pivotal parts of the games.
A resurgence in his play joining that deep and talented blueline is more likely than it would be carrying a larger load with less support that he faced in Chicago.
He is a good soldier and has nothing left to prove to the Hawks. You have to believe they would consider any reasonable request.
He is still an elite conditioned top 4 defender who should be able to perform the duties of his contract and increase the Jets chances to go deep numerous times.
I'm a Hawks supporter by the way.
It's better to start looking to the future instead of riding out the remaining value on players like Keith when youth and development should be at or near the top of the list for the Hawks in terms of priority.
With the current roster and cap implications connected to rewarding cup success it may hinder moves in the now and future.
Im not saying these contracts are undeserved you can't argue with 3 Cup wins.
My personal opinion is that managements blueprint of the organization moving foward should be getting return on older highly valuble contributors that could be solid depth or important adds for teams on the cusp and maximize on the demand for capable playoff performers.
This version of the Hawks is trying to hang on.... the time for duct tape and patchwork has passed.
I've seen too many teams try to hang on to a leaky ship and end up losing value by not being decisive and bold. Meanwhile struggling with mediocrity and wasting development years which could have been avoided with common sense and foresight in the front office.
Taking into consideration the risk associated with his contract and father time which may not effect him in the next 4 seasons, I think Winnipeg carries to much risk for someone as high end as Vesalainen to be included... same for Niku who looks to be an offensive force as early as next year and recently won top defenceman in the AHL.
Winnipeg has no history giving out top picks or prospects easily so it has to benefit them and be fair.
If you were patient enough to make it this far thank you for that as I felt it was important to see my aspect of the value and where I'm coming from. I attempted to make it clear and paint as detailed as picture as I could .
Now the TRADE
Duncan Keith $5.5M prorated 18-19
Full Cap till 21-22
To the WINNIPEG JETS
@ or Prior to the 18-19 Deadline
Negative Value:
-- Dmitry Kulikov LHD who currently is an extra or # 7/8 D he has negative value and the rest of the proposal will consider that in regards to Chicago taking on his contract.
$4.333M prorated from the time of the trade and full hit for the 19-20 season . Unless a Buy-Out can be arranged or LTIR. He is the only dump that is to be considered in this scenario.
Positive Value:
+ Jack Roslovic- C/RW/ RHS /6-1/187
$1.1M through 2019-20- RFA Entry Level Slide
21 years of age /Columbus -Ohio-USA
1rst RD /25th Overall /2015
NCAA All Rookie Team 2015-16
2016 IIHF U20 WJC Gold
AHL All Star
3rd Pro Season
Currently on Jets Active Roster
+ Logan Stanley-LD(plays both sides)/LHS /6-7/227
ELC currently first Pro Season in AHL
20 years of age/Kitchener-Ontario -Canada
1rst RD/18th Overall/2016
2017 CHL Memorial Cup Champion Windsor OHL
+ Dylan Samburg-LD(plays both sides)/LHS/6-3/190
NHL Rights/Winnipeg Jets /Unsigned/ NCAA 2nd year
19 years of age/Hermantown -MN-USA
2nd Rd/43 Overall/2017
2017-18 NCAA National Champion University of Minnesota-Duluth (Rookie)
2018 IIHF U20 WJC Bronze
+ Mason Appleton-C/RW/RHS/6-2/194
2nd Pro Season in AHL
22 years of age/Green Bay-WI-USA
6th RD/168th Overall/2015
2017-18 AHL Rookie Of Year (Red Garrett Memorial Award)
+PICK or PICKS I'm open to discussion and feedback as I can't quite Gauge it definitively...... obviously not a 1rst RD from Winnipeg .
Not certain on the contract limits but Chicago can add AHL bodies to even things out in that regard.
FINI
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