P.K. Subban Thread 10.0 : 'Is today the day?' Edition

[Lafleurs Guy]

I don't want just a net positive. I want the net positive to be maximized. It is not as much as it could be if he reduces the penalties taken. If he only had 40 PIMs, the benefit would be even greater.

If he didn't play that style, he wouldn't draw the penalties he does. And we get the benefit of more PPs.

I'm sure his PMs will decrease as he gets older but it's not really that bad man.

 

[Kriss E]

I don't want just a net positive. I want the net positive to be maximized. It is not as much as it could be if he reduces the penalties taken. If he only had 40 PIMs, the benefit would be even greater.

You said the guy is undisciplined. Well, despite that ''issue'' he still draws more penalties than he takes. So his discipline ''issue'' isn't a big thing. Something to work on, but not really an issue.
Also, maybe if you didn't have to play him up to 30min a night versus top opponents, he wouldn't have to take those penalties.

 

[Dr Gonzo]

Listen I'm not going to argue figures because quite frankly no one really knows what they are and the exercise is futile. My original point was the Phaneuf-Subban comparison, and how taking the bridge route can be seen as not only fair but prudent.

Sure, if you let the case of 1 random player dictate your decision, but as I pointed out there are probably more instances of it working out. (Skinner, Bolland, Hall, Eberle, Doughty, Karlsson, Hjalmarsson, Toews, Kane & Kane, Hedman, Carlsson, etc)

Either way, neither cases as common or rare as they are, should really influence this particular decision. If you think the talent is there, you should probably take a chance and lock it up. I know I would.

 

[yianik]

Just got home, a local Halifax radio station, 95.7, is talking about a Pĸ to Flyers for Braydon Schenn and Talbot, anybody hear this, sorry if its someplace else.

 

[Alexdaman]

Just got home, a local radio station, 95.7, is talking about a Pĸ to Flyers for Braydon Schenn and Talbot, anybody hear this, sorry if its someplace else.

Just a rumor.

 

[disturbedraven]

Just a rumor.

well good to see that that rumor changed from Luke to Brayden.

 

[Le depisteur]

Just got home, a local Halifax radio station, 95.7, is talking about a Pĸ to Flyers for Braydon Schenn and Talbot, anybody hear this, sorry if its someplace else.

Schenn + Talbot IN
Galchenyuk + Gallagher OUT

 

[Habskrieg]

I'm of the belief MB is NOT going to let PK go. And any offer will be matched unless it's an offer that that yields us multiple 1sts.

We're playing a season, and there's always room for improvement. If there's no progress being made between the two and it's made official. I don't see MB keeping PK around for nothing when he can try to improve the team.

And if we do get multiple 1st, great. But that doesn't guarantee we'll be able to replace Subban with them. People say that Beaulieu is a comparable player to PK. But we don't know if he'll ever make it here, and if he does, how he'll be compared to PK. Meanwhile, you've got a proven #1-2 D that you could lock up. I'd rather keep PK over picks. That's way safer.

 

[Dr Gonzo]

well good to see that that rumor changed from Luke to Brayden.

Agreed. That's the best rumour upgrade today.

And if we do get multiple 1st, great. But that doesn't guarantee we'll be able to replace Subban with them. People say that Beaulieu is a comparable player to PK. But we don't know if he'll ever make it here, and if he does, how he'll be compared to PK. Meanwhile, you've got a proven #1-2 D that you could lock up. I'd rather keep PK over picks. That's way safer.

Yes but...what about the mystery box?

What's in the mystery box?!?!?!

 

[Et le But]

I don't want just a net positive. I want the net positive to be maximized. It is not as much as it could be if he reduces the penalties taken. If he only had 40 PIMs, the benefit would be even greater.

The problem is, a lot of the penalties he takes come from the same style that's also drawing penalties. It's something he can improve, and hopefully he learns to pick his battles as he gets older.

 

[nyhabsfan]

If MB is truly offering 2 years at roughly $2.5 million a season, that is a LOW offer!

Subban is going to be a elite talent, he's played like a #1 Dman since Markov was out!

I hope that MB comes to his senses at gives him at LEAST 3 years at 3 million per.

His market value is a lot higher that $2.5 per year. Dear lord that is CRAZY!

If he is forced to take this deal and continues to develop; I would HATE to lose him when he becomes a UFA because it leaves a bad taste in his mouth!

 

[Habsawce]

It would be insanity to not sign Subban, absolute insanity.

 

[Davebo*]

Yeah - trade him to the flyers. Then watch PK cripple Markov with a big hit.

We need PK for insurance in case Markov goes down. Trading him would be foolish - certainly don't trade him to an eastern team ffs....

 

[onebighockeyfan]

Why would you take that when you've seen Hedman and Carlson get more for longer?

What if you tear your ACL? What if you have concussion issues? What if, what if, what if?

It's either big money over 2 years (4.5-5 per), or slightly less on the long-term if I'm PK. And if I'm negotiating it, I'm asking for even more. The position of Bergevin in this is just mind blowing and self-destructively hard-lined.

Probably whittling away all of the good graces PK had for Montreal.

You take a lower deal because you are not in a position of power when you are RFA. If you get offered something big long term, than you take it. Simple. PK got 7 goals last year. Big deal. If he scored 20 things would be different. He also lead one of the worst power plays in the league. He's a great young player but he did not accomplish that much. The issue is that he believes he did.

 

[hoockeyrocks]

If we trade PK, he shouldn't be going to the eastern division!

 

[Gobias Industries]

Listen I'm not going to argue figures because quite frankly no one really knows what they are and the exercise is futile. My original point was the Phaneuf-Subban comparison, and how taking the bridge route can be seen as not only fair but prudent. Granted of course the figure is around 3.5 to 4M

Anyone would take Phaneuf at 4 year, 4 mil per, just like anyone SHOULD take PK at that money.

The Phaneuf comparison is useless, that wasn't a long term RFA deal, that was stupid money.

Good teams get value by ignoring the bridge and locking up RFAs, like MB should do now.

6 year, 24 mil, done.

 

[Habskrieg]

Yes but...what about the mystery box?

What's in the mystery box?!?!?!

Killer rabbit! We could unleash it on the Bruins. Just look at the bones!

 

[onebighockeyfan]

If MB is truly offering 2 years at roughly $2.5 million a season, that is a LOW offer!

Subban is going to be a elite talent, he's played like a #1 Dman since Markov was out!

I hope that MB comes to his senses at gives him at LEAST 3 years at 3 million per.

His market value is a lot higher that $2.5 per year. Dear lord that is CRAZY!

If he is forced to take this deal and continues to develop; I would HATE to lose him when he becomes a UFA because it leaves a bad taste in his mouth!

He'll get more than 2.5M a year if he's willing to take a bridge contract.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Anyone would take Phaneuf at 4 year, 4 mil per, just like anyone SHOULD take PK at that money.

The Phaneuf comparison is useless, that wasn't a long term RFA deal, that was stupid money.

Good teams get value by ignoring the bridge and locking up RFAs, like MB should do now.

6 year, 24 mil, done.

If PK would take that, it would be awesome. I don't think he would but...

 

[BobbyFischer*]

Brayden Schenn and Talbot would be nice additions.

I know Therrien loved Talbot in Pittsburgh.

 

[onebighockeyfan]

Anyone would take Phaneuf at 4 year, 4 mil per, just like anyone SHOULD take PK at that money.

The Phaneuf comparison is useless, that wasn't a long term RFA deal, that was stupid money.

Good teams get value by ignoring the bridge and locking up RFAs, like MB should do now.

6 year, 24 mil, done.

6 Years 24M would be great. Doubt this happens though.

 

[PricePkPatch*]

Killer rabbit! We could unleash it on the Bruins. Just look at the bones!

So... a Diminutive being who rushes at you before you notice and attack at the throat?

Gallagher is already in our lineup guys...

 

[Habsawce]

Brayden Schenn and Talbot would be nice additions.

I know Therrien loved Talbot in Pittsburgh.

Big pass

 

[Cole Caulifield]

Brayden Schenn and Talbot would be nice additions.

I know Therrien loved Talbot in Pittsburgh.

You're such a troll !

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Anyone would take Phaneuf at 4 year, 4 mil per, just like anyone SHOULD take PK at that money.

The Phaneuf comparison is useless, that wasn't a long term RFA deal, that was stupid money.

Good teams get value by ignoring the bridge and locking up RFAs, like MB should do now.

6 year, 24 mil, done.

As in gobias some coffee