Confirmed with Link: Penguins re-sign Teddy Blueger (2 years, $750k AAV)

[Durden Tyler]

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Teddy Blueger to a Two-Year Contract

Can't expect for him to get less than that, should easily be the 4c for thoses 2 year and fill in for 3c in case of injury

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[Malkinstheman]

750k. Good contract.

 

[deakka]

Its 50k over league minimum this season. But in the 2nd season I think league minimum actually increase to 750k. So the 2nd year he will make the minimum

 

[gdsmack267]

Good deal, hopefully he can prove himself as a full time regular on that 4th line. Could see him being a 15 goal 15 assist type of player.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Not surprising. He had very little leverage. Good deal for us.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Glad it's done. I probably would have preferred 1 year so we could see what's what and extend him during the season. But this gives us certainty next offseason, when we're in a cap crunch, and we can still extend him July 1 if he's willing.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Tough to complain about that.

Though, I mean... I can figure out a way to if you guys want. Maybe give someone an excuse to go on a five paragraph rant about why we're all a bunch of shitty ingrates and what a cesspool of thought this place is? There's a handful here that seem to enjoy that very much.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Really hope he gets a nice look this year at 4C. None of this "oh he didn't light the world on fire playing 9 minutes a night for 3 games, so put him in the press box" crap.

 

[froods]

Glad it's done. I probably would have preferred 1 year so we could see what's what and extend him during the season. But this gives us certainty next offseason, when we're in a cap crunch, and we can still extend him July 1 if he's willing.

Tough crowd. I get your aren’t saying this is bad, but to find any sort of downside is impressive! Lol

 

[Shady Machine]

Glad it's done. Good deal for team and good opportunity for Teddy to make an impact at the NHL level.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Tough crowd. I get your aren’t saying this is bad, but to find any sort of downside is impressive! Lol

There isn't necessarily a downside. It's just a personal thing. I just really like the player and I'm dreading guys like him pricing themselves out of town in s few years.

 

[ownal]

I was afraid that the KHL was going to poach TB. Really good deal. He played amazing at Worlds. If he can take the defensive FO load and score 30 points I'd be happy.

 

[SEALBound]

Ramble ramble ramble TERM!!! ramble ramble ramble ramble TERM!!! ramble ramble ramble! JR!!!

He is one that we need to pan out. I think he has the skill set. We can also give him some good wingers this year. Looking forward to watching him grow.

 

[Pancakes]

This could be a nice contract. He has shown some ability to score.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Was never afraid of him leaving for the KHL. Glad to have him signed.

 

[Son Goku]

Future star

 

[froods]

Future star

That’s a stretch. Good 3rd liner is probably his ceiling.

 

[GX]

I was afraid that the KHL was going to poach TB. Really good deal. He played amazing at Worlds. If he can take the defensive FO load and score 30 points I'd be happy.

It would have been extremely hard. He has worked 7 years to reach the NHL and clearly still has an opportunity to grow and further prove himself. So, why waste it for playing in Russia?

 

[Andy99]

I mean the contract was expected....it's similar to what Simon and Sprong got last year...a $50k raise. It's fine. I'm more interested to see what happens with ZAR and Pettersson

 

[wej20]

4th line centre who might have some upside for $750k for the next 2 seasons, sounds solid to me.

 

[ColePens]

Love it!

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I mean the contract was expected....it's similar to what Simon and Sprong got last year...a $50k raise. It's fine. I'm more interested to see what happens with ZAR and Pettersson

ZAR has no leverage either. So expect a one-year deal around 1M.

Pettersson is the trickier case.

 

[Andy99]

ZAR has no leverage either. So expect a one-year deal around 1M.

Pettersson is the trickier case.

yeah, but ZAR has arbitration...a lot of similar players have been getting 2-year, $1.5 per and we can't afford that...even if the team chooses one year, I think he's getting more like $1.2...as I've said before, hopefully they can talk him down to $1 mil...I don't think he would have filed for arbitration if he and the team were close

 

[froods]

yeah, but ZAR has arbitration...a lot of similar players have been getting 2-year, $1.5 per and we can't afford that...even if the team chooses one year, I think he's getting more like $1.2...as I've said before, hopefully they can talk him down to $1 mil...I don't think he would have filed for arbitration if he and the team were close

They would have to walk away. It would be nice to keep him, but not for anything over 1 million.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

I mean the contract was expected....it's similar to what Simon and Sprong got last year...a $50k raise. It's fine. I'm more interested to see what happens with ZAR and Pettersson

Yeah, it's actually exactly what I expected. I penciled him in at 800k for 2y but that was with a little extra cushion when doing the cap numbers. It's going to be a steal for the next 2 years, IMO.

This also makes me think that ZAR could price himself out of town. He and Teddy were both on 30 pt paces last season and Teddy plays C and doesn't appear to be injury prone. I can't see them paying ZAR much more. Maybe a 1 year prove it deal to see if he can stay healthy.