Player Discussion Phillip Danault's next contract

[cujo1117]

not more then 3.5 millions...

 

[Scriptor]

A comparable player might be Calle Jarnkrok from the Predators. The Swedish center preferred to get more term than money: he has inked a 6 years- 12 millions deal last summer.

I guess Danault could opt for something like that if he doesn't care about money...

Thanks for the laugh. 12M and he doesn't care about money? Guess he wouldn't after getting 12M!

Seriously, after an injury, life takes center stage and security becomes a target above yearly payouts. Pacioretty is a prime example. Term and what eventually amounted to a bargain deal for Bergevin. There are numerous examples of this in the league.

 

[Scriptor]

Yes prime Pleks.
maybe I’m just biased. Just not a Danault fan and don’t think he should make more than Eller is making in Washington
3.5 is the maximum for Danault

I agree, but I don't think that Eller should have any incidence on what Danault gets paid. IMO, Eller was grossly overpaid for what he gave the Habs, but his resurgence in WASH warrants his salary.

 

[Zorba]

I agree, but I don't think that Eller should have any incidence on what Danault gets paid. IMO, Eller was grossly overpaid for what he gave the Habs, but his resurgence in WASH warrants his salary.

I just think there pretty much the same player talent wise and Eller signed his contract for his UFA years
If Danault gets 1 penny more than Eller it’s an overpayment. They’re both 3rd line centres

 

[Scriptor]

I just think there pretty much the same player talent wise and Eller signed his contract for his UFA years
If Danault gets 1 penny more than Eller it’s an overpayment. They’re both 3rd line centres

I agree that 3.5M is pretty much maximum that should be spent on a 3rd line C -- and a good one at that.

 

[DXStriker]

They are stuck and Danault knows it . He is their best natural center . if MB trades him away the French Media will tear him apart piece by piece.

I am scared of a 4.5 5 or 6 year deal aince Danault has all the power even though he is an rfa .

Hopefully it resolves and we get a 2.8-3.5 caphit .

We cant overpay for a 3rd line Center .

 

[417]

I just think there pretty much the same player talent wise and Eller signed his contract for his UFA years
If Danault gets 1 penny more than Eller it’s an overpayment. They’re both 3rd line centres

You should focus less on the amount he gets compared to Eller...and more on the %'age on the cap.

Depending on what the cap will be this summer, it could be as high as 80M which is what? 10-12M higher than when Eller signed.

That figures into the contract.

There are alot of factors at play here...you can't just look at a contract signed almost 4yrs ago and use it as a template for today.

3rd liners as a whole are making more money today than they were when Eller signed.

 

[angry pirate]

You should focus less on the amount he gets compared to Eller...and more on the %'age on the cap.

Depending on what the cap will be this summer, it could be as high as 80M which is what? 10-12M higher than when Eller signed.

That figures into the contract.

There are alot of factors at play here...you can't just look at a contract signed almost 4yrs ago and use it as a template for today.

3rd liners as a whole are making more money today than they were when Eller signed.

Eller just signed with Washington for 5 years at 3.5 per.

Given that it's all UFA years, I would think that Danault will get something similar for a few hairs less. 3.25 hopefully over 4 or 5 years. It's a movable total should somebody better and cheaper come along and gives us the possibility of a bargain deal should Danault late bloom into a legit top 6 center.

 

[417]

Eller just signed with Washington for 5 years at 3.5 per.

Given that it's all UFA years, I would think that Danault will get something similar for a few hairs less. 3.25 hopefully over 4 or 5 years. It's a movable total should somebody better and cheaper come along and gives us the possibility of a bargain deal should Danault late bloom into a legit top 6 center.

Wow I totally forgot be just signed an extension...I thought he was still playing under the deal the Habs gave him.

That's my bad.

Thanks for clearing that up

 

[waffledave]

We have to overpay! We simply cannot afford to lose this once in a lifetime player. Don't even risk it. Players like Danault are very rare in this league.

 

[MXD]

We have to overpay! We simply cannot afford to lose this once in a lifetime player. Don't even risk it. Players like Danault are very rare in this league.

So, in other words, not a penny above 2.5M. Amirite?

 

[cujo1117]

if he wants more then 3,5 millions he can get the f out... he has higher value in montreal then anywhere else in the league because of our center line situation. hes a decent player and works hard and can be a good option to be 2c for 10 games if somebody in the top 6 goes down like every decent 3rd liner should be....heck even torrey mitchell looked ok has 2c for a brief stint. FOr people saying that he has offencive potencial...well he barely cracked 40 points with 2 of the best wingers in game...and looked lost in the playoffs. He loves montreal and were the team that gave him his chance and believed in him....well take the home discount.... if not , groom JDR to the 3c position

 

[Sorinth]

if he wants more then 3,5 millions he can get the f out... he has higher value in montreal then anywhere else in the league because of our center line situation. hes a decent player and works hard and can be a good option to be 2c for 10 games if somebody in the top 6 goes down like every decent 3rd liner should be....heck even torrey mitchell looked ok has 2c for a brief stint. FOr people saying that he has offencive potencial...well he barely cracked 40 points with 2 of the best wingers in game...and looked lost in the playoffs. He loves montreal and were the team that gave him his chance and believed in him....well take the home discount.... if not , groom JDR to the 3c position

Well last season he had a 39 point pace and he certainly wasn't doing it playing with 2 of the best wingers in the game.

The big question mark is did he improve and his pace only stayed the same because his wingers were much crappier, or does the quality of his wingers have little impact on his production and he'll get you those 40 points whether he plays on the top line or not.

 

[Price is Wright]

You should focus less on the amount he gets compared to Eller...and more on the %'age on the cap.

Depending on what the cap will be this summer, it could be as high as 80M which is what? 10-12M higher than when Eller signed.

That figures into the contract.

There are alot of factors at play here...you can't just look at a contract signed almost 4yrs ago and use it as a template for today.

3rd liners as a whole are making more money today than they were when Eller signed.

Also if he makes $3.5M, it's technically less than when Eller made $3.5M due to how much of the cap it takes up. Eller in 15-16 took up 4.9% of a max cap. If the cap stays at $76M, which it will probably go up not down, Danault at $3.5M would only be 4.6% of the max cap.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Hes getting more than 3.5 in my opinion

 

[Belial]

lets just get rid of this guy who cares..

 

[Laurentide]

You can't put a price on attitude. Bergevin got Danault because he knew him from his time in Chicago. Players that Bergevin knows and likes = good attitude.

 

[ECWHSWI]

You should focus less on the amount he gets compared to Eller...and more on the %'age on the cap.

Depending on what the cap will be this summer, it could be as high as 80M which is what? 10-12M higher than when Eller signed.

That figures into the contract.

There are alot of factors at play here...you can't just look at a contract signed almost 4yrs ago and use it as a template for today.

3rd liners as a whole are making more money today than they were when Eller signed.

re-signed in Washington for the same cap hit...

 

[ECWHSWI]

lets just get rid of this guy who cares..

#attitude man, #attitude!!!!

thinking of all the buffoons with bad attitude who'll play in the 3rd round...

 

[waffledave]

lets just get rid of this guy who cares..

Maybe we should sign him for 8 years eh? Sounds like something you'd praise.

 

[sheed36]

Hes getting more than 3.5 in my opinion

I think he might get more than 3.5M as well. I expect 3.75M - 4M per on a 4-5 year deal. I wouldn't blame him at all if he asked for what Shaw is making or even more since IMO he's a better player than Shaw and he plays a position the Habs are very weak at.

I'm hoping for 3-3.5M on a 4-5 year deal but don't think that will get it done and expect closer to the amount I posted above.

 

[admiralcadillac]

They are stuck and Danault knows it . He is their best natural center . if MB trades him away the French Media will tear him apart piece by piece.

I am scared of a 4.5 5 or 6 year deal aince Danault has all the power even though he is an rfa .

Hopefully it resolves and we get a 2.8-3.5 caphit .

We cant overpay for a 3rd line Center .

The french media isn't anymore vicious than you guys and the english media. It's just not as comfortable for you maybe?

 

[ECWHSWI]

The french media isn't anymore vicious than you guys and the english media. It's just not as comfortable for you maybe?

true, they're pretty much kissing ass to the Org.

 

[Cobra Commander]

The french media isn't anymore vicious than you guys and the english media. It's just not as comfortable for you maybe?

The French media is a very special breed, you won't find a bigger bunch of homers in all of North America. What a joke.

 

[admiralcadillac]

The French media is a very special breed, you won't find a bigger bunch of homers in all of North America. What a joke.

Are you surprised? The nordiques need to come back