Should of taken the contract Phil, esti de cave.
It's a tough call... especially if you're projecting where you want and expect Suzuki/Danault/Kotkaniemi to be in 2-3yrs.Look, Danault at 5.5 mil isn't the end of the world he's playing top 2C minutes.
Thing is...he's slipping down the depth chart and it won't be worthwhile for us.
I have nothing against the guy. If he wanted less money, say 4 mil or so I'd even keep him on 3rd line/2nd line replacement and be thrilled.
He will get more on the FA marketShould of taken the contract Phil, esti de cave.
Not a chance if you think we're good enough to compete for the Cup, or even make the playoffs for that matter.Add Columbus to Seattle in the list of teams that need centers badly enough to offer Phil 6M. Just like Philly was desperate enough to offer Hayes 7M AAV.
I think we have to move Phil by the deadline if we don't want to lose him for nothing or give him what he's asking for.
split the difference BUT don't give him the NMC - can then deal him within 2-3 yearsLook, Danault at 5.5 mil isn't the end of the world he's playing top 2C minutes.
Thing is...he's slipping down the depth chart and it won't be worthwhile for us.
I have nothing against the guy. If he wanted less money, say 4 mil or so I'd even keep him on 3rd line/2nd line replacement and be thrilled.
Not a chance if you think we're good enough to compete for the Cup, or even make the playoffs for that matter.
They might just play it out with him and i'm okay with that. After this year he has maybe 2 years left of good play. we're not losing a great player.
He will get more on the FA market
virtually zero chance of a trade. His line depends on he chemistry they have.Re-signing him is also a huge risk. His game is largely based on speed and higher compete level. If he slows down, it will affect his effectiveness.
Evand is showing good things, may be able to be a 3c one day.
For me it depends on what we could get for Danault.
He will get more on the FA market
I’m not so sure about that. This upcoming free agent period will be just as bad or maybe worse for the players than the last one. Revenue is down and the cap isn’t going up substantially for probably at least 5 years.
Not a lot of teams were giving decent contracts with lots of term in October/November of 2020, I think it will be more of the same in the summer of 2021.
I wouldn't label it as high risk. Very smart player, he's only about to turn 28 and it's not like he's about to fall off a cliff physically. 6 years is too long, but 4-5 shouldn't be an issueRe-signing him is also a huge risk. His game is largely based on speed and higher compete level. If he slows down, it will affect his effectiveness.
Evand is showing good things, may be able to be a 3c one day.
For me it depends on what we could get for Danault.
More then 30 million?? Really lol? with the covid market now? id like to see that.
Toffoli didnt even get 20 million
Hoffman got 4 million at the VERY last second
And Taylor Hall signed for 1 year
Those were the TOP free agents this year.
People arent just gonna line up and chuck 30 million dollars at THIS type of player, and frankly im BLOWN away we even did
virtually zero chance of a trade. His line depends on he chemistry they have.
I'm okay with him leaving at year's end. They'll be plenty of players to resign in upcoming years. You dont want to give too many long terms to fading players.
Danault is a more valuable piece for a GM then Toffoli
Hoffman there is many reason why he didn’t had a big contract and he wouldn’t probably have it without Covid either
Hall bet on himself having a better season and he still have 8m
Danault would be the best C on the FA market and there is team that badly need one so if there is a bidding war between Minny, Columbus and other teams he could easily get his 6 years 36m contract.
Brodie/Pietrangelo/Krug/Markstrom all had the contract they wanted even with Covid
Add Columbus to Seattle in the list of teams that need centers badly enough to offer Phil 6M. Just like Philly was desperate enough to offer Hayes 7M AAV.
I think we have to move Phil by the deadline if we don't want to lose him for nothing or give him what he's asking for.