New York Islanders: Ross Johnston agreed to terms on a four-year contract ($1.1M AAV)

[Kevin27NYI]

Was this filed with the league though?

 

[crasherino]

not my money Good job Ross the boss. Now set up your family please and protect that eye big man .

That's exactly right - the only issue here is real life cash that ownership is committing. If they're cool with it, so be it.

We don't have the luxury of committing real money to him, but all things equal, I'd rather have Ross here than somewhere else. Having a tough guy like him who can play the game is an asset.

I hope Barry gives him every 4th or 5th game, at minimum this year. 82 games is tough sledding and having your guys get an occasional day off is a big help.

 

[Islesfan22]

I would mind, Clutter is one of our better PKers.

I always wonder why Barry does not use Barzal as a penalty killer. With his speed he would score a few and keep teams on there heels as one mistake and he’s gone

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

I would mind, Clutter is one of our better PKers.

I guess I've just been less fond of him as years has gone on and his physical play has gone down.

 

[Tres Peleches]

I guess I've just been less fond of him as years has gone on and his physical play has gone down.

He also brings a wicked shot to that fourth line. Love Martin and Zeeker, but neither of them have a terribly good shot

 

[eoin92]

Wow, I thought this thread was a bump when I saw the 4 year deal. I like it. Ross has made a good career for himself. Even if he spends 90% of the time, he’s still making loot. He’s a good player to have. I’d rather see him here than anywhere else.

 

[MarsTBOW]

Now go re-sign Leo. Get it done Lou!

 

[BrockLobster]

Ryan Reynolds "but why" gif

 

[crashthenet]

He's an Islander! Good for him. Easy guy to root for.

 

[scott99]

I’m guessing he is set to be Martin’s replacement in a year or two.

 

[doublechili]

Lou must think fighting will still be allowed for 4 more years.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I’m guessing he is set to be Martin’s replacement in a year or two.

A post from 2018

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

All I can say is this is mind boggling. With Matt Martin signed for another 2 years, why would we need to commit 4 years to this guy who does not even play. Absurd deal.

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

Now go re-sign Leo. Get it done Lou!

OMG, please no, I will lose my mind.

 

[doublechili]

All I can say is this is mind boggling. With Matt Martin signed for another 2 years, why would we need to commit 4 years to this guy who does not even play. Absurd deal.

I'm trying to decide whether to trust you or Lou Lams and Trotz. Let me think about it a while and I'll get back to you nevermindobviouslyit'slouandtrotz.

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

I'm trying to decide whether to trust you or Lou Lams and Trotz. Let me think about it a while and I'll get back to you nevermindobviouslyit'slouandtrotz.

Name one other team in the league that commits to 4 year deals regularly with guys the likes of Ross Johnston and Leo Komarov?

 

[PK Cronin]

Can’t wait for the overreaction to this

All I can say is this is mind boggling. With Matt Martin signed for another 2 years, why would we need to commit 4 years to this guy who does not even play. Absurd deal.

There it is.

 

[doublechili]

Name one other team in the league that commits to 4 year deals regularly with guys the likes of Ross Johnston and Leo Komarov?

There are no others like them. They are, as Butch would say, "unique individuals". A bargain at any price.

 

[13th Floor]

All I can say is this is mind boggling. With Matt Martin signed for another 2 years, why would we need to commit 4 years to this guy who does not even play. Absurd deal.

Yes! Waited all summer for this. Man, when will they finally just GIVE you the GM job?

 

[JKP]

Love Ross. Happy for him. Another Maritimer on my fav team for a while more. Anyone complaining about this can’t do math. As said above, not your money, has minimal impact on the cap (zero in the minors). Love the cash being invested by ownership. This is what real franchises do - invest in depth.

 

[Duanesutter12]

It’s like having a wife who can cook. You get married weighing 190lbs, then she fattens you up and makes you unattractive to all other women.

This is one of the best analogies I've seen in a very long time!

 

[Duanesutter12]

Now go re-sign Leo. Get it done Lou!

You're on fire today my friend!!

 

[PK Cronin]

All I can say is this is mind boggling. With Matt Martin signed for another 2 years, why would we need to commit 4 years to this guy who does not even play. Absurd deal.

What's your issue with the deal? What does it prevent the team from doing?

You realize that the entire salary can be buried in the minors and has zero cap implications, just like his current deal. It also means a team is much less likely to claim him off waivers if they want to send him down. So again, what's the problem?

 

[Seph]

What's your issue with the deal? What does it prevent the team from doing?

You realize that the entire salary can be buried in the minors and has zero cap implications, just like his current deal. It also means a team is much less likely to claim him off waivers if they want to send him down. So again, what's the problem?

Someone has to watch out for the bank accounts of those poor billionaires.

 

[Beacon Isles]

What's your issue with the deal? What does it prevent the team from doing?

You realize that the entire salary can be buried in the minors and has zero cap implications, just like his current deal. It also means a team is much less likely to claim him off waivers if they want to send him down. So again, what's the problem?

I posted this on the main board - its like Lou is basically creating a waivers-proof "taxi squad" of bottom six guys that can be buried in part or in whole as needed, but who do have some particular set of skills they value.

Im not going to lose sleep over Ross playing here until 31 making $400K a year over the minimum salary.