Value of: Paul Stastny's Next Contract

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

Everyone knows when Stastny signs his next deal, he doesn't also take Laine and Ehlers with him; he goes back to being Stastny without Laine and Ehlers.

I can't think of any ones 2nd line centre other than Little that wouldn't be a great match up. Jets don't have to over pay Stastny, he knows this and so do the Jets.

It all comes down to, does he want to do well and win; or just be a nobody money player after his career is over.

 

[67Blues]

Everyone knows when Stastny signs his next deal, he doesn't also take Laine and Ehlers with him; he goes back to being Stastny without Laine and Ehlers.

I can't think of any ones 2nd line centre other than Little that wouldn't be a great match up. Jets don't have to over pay Stastny, he knows this and so do the Jets.

It all comes down to, does he want to do well and win; or just be a nobody money player after his career is over.

Again with the fallacy that if he signs with the Jets for cheap, he will be rewarded with multiple Cups, but if he goes elsewhere he will be a nobody loser. If what you say is true, then any center who isn't an ankle bender could perform at the same levels thanks to Laine and Ehlers, so why pay a premium?

 

[milehigh11]

I'd love this. Stastny and MacKinnon were magic together in Nate's rookie year. Would add a 5th year if that's what it took, but ideally we would find a taker for Soderberg in this scenario.

No. I hope Joe has learned his lesson on Soderberg. No more 5 year deals for guys in their mid 30s.

 

[justafan22]

habs will give him the soderberg special

 

[carter333167]

I don’t see Stas signing a one year deal. His stint with Laine has probably increased his value a smidge though I have a feeling he would prefer to play in Winnipeg, Colorado or St. Louis if all other factors are equal.