Confirmed with Link: Ryan “Norris” Pulock 2 x 2

[KrisBeKreame]

I didn’t actually know that, but it appears you are correct because Toews’ AAV is not on Capfriendly (it’s 700K btw).

Thanks.

was there this morning

Devon Toews - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[Bexlyspeed]

I'm a little disappointed in the term, because now NYI is going to have to re-sign both Barzal and Pulock in one offseason.

these guys aren't dumb, they know they are the top skill guys on the team now, they are going to get paid accordingly to carry an organization of grinders.

 

[Seph]

I'm probably a little paranoid after johnny pajamas, but I'd rather not let my four main guys get even that close.

This isn't at all close to being UFA. To sign with another team, he'd either have to hold out for two years after this contract is up or sign an offer sheet which the Islanders could simply match. Worst case realistic scenario is that after this contract is up, he is only willing to agree to another 2 year contract, but that's still 4 years of play that we get, which is the same as signing him to a 4 year deal now. This gives us a better chance of getting more total years of play from him than a 4 or 5 year deal would, since we can negotiate a longterm contract with him as an RFA in two years rather than him being a UFA in 4-5 years.

I'm a little disappointed in the term, because now NYI is going to have to re-sign both Barzal and Pulock in one offseason.

Fair point, but we have tons of cap space now, so it won't be difficult to manage the cap with their raises in mind. We'll also have Martin and Greiss coming off the books, which is nearly 6 mil of dead space being freed up, so that'll help too.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Even if Staple was there, I doubt we would be getting AAVs. Not releasing financials is one of new things that falls under Lamoriello's "cone of silence".

Eventually they will be leaked, but it's going to take a bit I think.

Speaking of Staple, I have not been impressed with the amount of articles he’s produced at the Athletic. I know he’s been uncensored, and I appreciate that, but he’s writing 1 every 5 days. I know it’s the offseason, but tell us about prospects’ training regimen or something.

 

[Le Grec]

 

[NewYorkIsles]

Steal of a deal

 

[SI]

Would guess close to 3 mil AAV for Pulock. His entry level deal was about 1.4 mil per year.

I guess we split it in the middle.

1.4 year 1
2.6 year 2

 

[seafoam]

I can see him playing with Hickey.

Leddy-Boychuk
Hickey-Pulock
Toews-Pelech
Mayfield

Three balanced pairs, one puck mover and one stay at home guy.

 

[BelovedIsles]

I expected about 2.75 per. Not bad.

 

[PWJunior]

I can see him playing with Hickey.

Leddy-Boychuk
Hickey-Pulock
Toews-Pelech
Mayfield

Three balanced pairs, one puck mover and one stay at home guy.

Hickey playing top-4 minutes again would be a mistake.

 

[JohnLennon]

Excellent bridge. He'll be a steal this year, let alone the one after.

 

[YearlyLottery]

Hickey playing top-4 minutes again would be a mistake.

In order for this season to be a success two of Pulock, Toews, and Pelech need be quality top four defenseman while the remaining one is a solid bottom pairing guy who can slot up top four if needed.

Basically, we are about to see just how much our coaching has sucked the past decade.

 

[crasherino]

Steal of a deal

Does the AAV really matter? We are nowhere near the cap now and probably won't be next year either. He got what he basically should have on a bridge deal but if he ended up getting & AAV, would it really matter?

 

[seafoam]

Hickey playing top-4 minutes again would be a mistake.

I’d looking at it as all three pairings are equal.

 

[NewYorkIsles]

Does the AAV really matter? We are nowhere near the cap now and probably won't be next year either. He got what he basically should have on a bridge deal but if he ended up getting & AAV, would it really matter?

If we get someone substantial enough to put us near the cap ceiling and because of Pulock's 2 million AAV we were able to do it

 

[Medvescak]

Great!
Now let's get him on that #1PP unit please and thanks

 

[duster19]

Hickey playing top-4 minutes again would be a mistake.

If/when Boychuk goes down they are looking at Hickey - Pelech as a top 4 pairing.

Need a trade to stabilize the backend badly. I get Trotz fixig the system and that helping overall, but if this team goes into the season with this D there is going to be period where the D really struggles. They need to be 100% healthy to be average.

I’m not even convinced our top pairing is up to par.

 

[duster19]

Does the AAV really matter? We are nowhere near the cap now and probably won't be next year either. He got what he basically should have on a bridge deal but if he ended up getting & AAV, would it really matter?

My take to. I mean I guess you take a good deal when you get it but overall, no real benefits to the cap. Would have rather taken a chance longer term and save that way. Maybe Pulock wasn’t having it.