He's only valuable at 50% retention, and theres no point of NJ doing that. Might aswell wait for a bounce back season and trade him then, there is no way he gets worse then how hes been playing this year.
You don't think Seattle would take him? I'm sure they would.Wait till Seattle comes in, PK gets compliance bought out, and give him a 1 year show me deal.
Before we get started I am aware of PK's year in NJ, and I am aware of what he makes but here is the thing, I don't believe we are seeing the real PK in NJ, even in his last year in Nashville he was on pace for 40 points had he played 82 games and yet he had a "down" year.
You then take him and put him on one of the worst teams in hockey and then act surprised when he doesn't produce at his normal.
It's not like he's 36 he's only 30 he's not done.
I think if you take him nd you put him on a team with as much talent as the Leafs have you'd see what PK REALLY has left.
If the Devils are embracing the rbuildd and they appear to be he should be available.
The catch is I don't think any team takes on the whole 9 million.
And yes Leafs CAN fit him in, they have the LTIR space with Ceci on LTIR with no core pieces to sign.
Did the NHL get rid of the cap?I would imagine the deal would look something like Kerfoot + Ceci + 2nd rd pick for Subban
The problem with retention is that the devils would be the ones keeping half his salary for this season and the next two.
thats a lot of money to eat for picks and prospects...
You don't think Seattle would take him? I'm sure they would.
I think Seattle would take him depending on what else would be available from the Devils. He would put people in the seats in the short term and that does have value to the hockey business side of things.
Subban really got screwed over on his NMC that would have kicked in if the Habs didn't trade him before July that year. Because he was traded before July, Preds were able to decline the NMC and Subban lost that in his deal. Something the players might want changed in the new CBA I am sure
By talking french? Hopefully you get suspended indefinitely without pay.I know...so was I.
He is absolutely what Toronto does not need moving forward. I agree with you I wouldn't give a darn thing for him.Starts with NJ retaining 50% and wanting nothing substantial in return.
So unlikely
Does Subban really put fans in their seats anymore?
At one time he was the most interesting player on the ice, but these days...not so much.
Free agency is such a joy to watch, as long as your favorite team doesn't engage in it.Canucks offer Myers+Juolevi+3rd for Subban
His name does bring attention and pretty sure the Devils expected the ticket sales to grow but yeah, he's been a disappointment. Fleury was also spared by the Pens and pre Vegas, he was not considered one of the best goalies. Pens choose Murray over Fleury remember... some of it had to do with cap reasons but most of the reason was they felt Murray could replace him due to how Fleury was trending.
I think Subban can rebound if he is in the right situation. At the very least, he is someone fans would connect with in Seattle. Play on the ice is meh these days but I do think his name would help ticket sales in the 1st year at least.
Is "connecting with the fans" worth icing a 4 million dollar player for 9 million cap hit, though?
Winning endears fans a lot more than a character like Subban. I don't really think he has the marketability to overcome his poor play.
I'd like to see him try to rebuild his career on a contender, in a depth position. It's obvious he's not suited to be "the guy" on a struggling team.
Just sharing my worldly views.By talking french? Hopefully you get suspended indefinitely without pay.
Did the NHL get rid of the cap?
Ceci is gone next year, i doubt they are looking to spend his cap on Subban.Kerfoot and Ceci make 8 million, Subban makes 9
I just assumed the Leafs had additional cap space because Rielly's on LTIR
Ceci is gone next year, i doubt they are looking to spend his cap on Subban.
And i still wouldn't want Subban. Barrie is probably gone, i think they re-sign Muzzin. But there isn't a scenario in which i would take Subban at his full contract, not even with only a 7th rounder in 2032 heading back.Muzzin and Barrie could be gone too
And i still wouldn't want Subban. Barrie is probably gone, i think they re-sign Muzzin. But there isn't a scenario in which i would take Subban at his full contract, not even with only a 7th rounder in 2032 heading back.