Value of: Robin Lehner next contract and where does he get it?

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

whats he get? Does he stay in Vegas or explore the market? or both? he could explore the market and end up staying.

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[NyQuil]

Given his age and years of experience, I have to think he'll go for the longest contract at the best price.

This next contract will likely have to pay for the rest of his life.

 

[Vitto79]

LOOking like VEGAS and trading Fluery

 

[CupInSIX]

Stays. 6m.

 

[Flyer lurker]

After Holtby's meh year and ok playoffs have to think Lehner gets the most cash on the goalie market. 6yr 7m if he leaves Vegas, 6yr 6.5m if he stays in Vegas (no state taxes playing for VGK)

 

[Mickey Marner]

He's the most desirable goalie on the market (assuming Markstrom re-signs) and should get 5 x 6 AVV or thereabouts.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Probably Vegas in the 5 x 6 AVV range

 

[Ryan Michaels]

After Holtby's meh year and ok playoffs have to think Lehner gets the most cash on the goalie market. 6yr 7m if he leaves Vegas, 6yr 6.5m if he stays in Vegas (no state taxes playing for VGK)

I'm really curious about this, I think Holtby might still get more for name recognition but that would be silly. Lehner should be the hottest ticket in the goalie market easily.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I say he goes back to the Leafs to add to his “Leafs legend” status and Andersen gets traded to the Hawks.

 

[613Leafer]

It's a weird year, with a flat cap, some owners wanting to spend even less due to covid impacts on $$, and more goalies available than normal.

In a normal year, I think he'd get ~5-6 years X 6.5-7M. This year? I wouldn't be surprised to see ~3-4 years X 5-5.5M.

 

[GM Armchair]

He will chase money. He stole the spot from a 7m/yr goalie. He won’t sign in Vegas for less than what fleury is making.

 

[Legion34]

LOOking like VEGAS and trading Fluery

where? He’s 35 and making 7 mill. Would they retain?

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

Vegas or Seattle, he will find a contract.

 

[Crosscrease14]

I doubt Vegas can move Fleury, if they do it will cost A LOT.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

He will chase money. He stole the spot from a 7m/yr goalie. He won’t sign in Vegas for less than what fleury is making.

Chasing money doesn't necessarily mean chasing the highest AAV. A player can come out ahead trading a discount for term. An environment in which many teams are hurting for short-term cap space is ripe for that type of trade off. The Bishop deal that saw him sign for a number in the 4s in exchange for a 6 year term as a soon to be 31 year old offers some precedent.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I'm not sold that the interest in Lehner is going to be as strong as people in here think he is. It's unfair to him, but I think teams will be really hesitant to commit big money and term to him with his sobriety concerns. I could see a 3 or 4 year deal, but I don't really see a longer deal than that.

My guess is 2-4 years at $5-$6 million a year.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Friedman thinks the Leafs will be a major bidder for him, I disagree only because I don't think he leaves Vegss

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

5x5.5 in Detroit

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

where? He’s 35 and making 7 mill. Would they retain?

Somebody will take Fluery

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Vegas or Seattle, he will find a contract.

I don't think he can sign in Seattle aren't they coming in next off season?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

LOOking like VEGAS and trading Fluery

Accurate.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Probably not Buffalo.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

I think he's a good fit in Vegas, but I believe he's implied at least once that he's going to be signing with the team that offers the most money as he's taken 'prove it' contracts the past two offseasons. Can Vegas afford to outbid the competition?

Also please no metro teams or Leafs.

 

[SI90]

With the Fluery drama I’d say he’s probably the favorite to stay in Vegas.

If not Vegas, my guess is Carolina

 

[LePenseur]

Maybe Vegas is impressed by Montreal and is on the bandwagon of masked man combos in 13m$+.