Confirmed with Link: Scandella Extended, 5 years, 20 Million.

[Lapa]

Excellent deal.

 

[Keke]

Super happy that our rock star Scandy got his contract!!

 

[Puhis]

5 years x 4 million? That's an excellent deal.

Now, Spurgeon.

 

[BigT2002]

5 years x 4 million? That's an excellent deal.

Now, Spurgeon.

Spurgeon and Granlund will be later this year I think. They'll want to get a better sampling if both players have fully made that turn around the corner. I would imagine both would hover around 4.5-5 though in their contracts.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Spurgeon still has another year left on his deal, so we can't extend him until next season/the offseason. Unless that changed in the new CBA.

 

[J22*]

Spurgeon still has another year left on his deal, so we can't extend him until next season/the offseason. Unless that changed in the new CBA.

This July is the soonest they can talk contract with Spurgeon.

 

[57special]

Spurgeon and Granlund will be later this year I think. They'll want to get a better sampling if both players have fully made that turn around the corner. I would imagine both would hover around 4.5-5 though in their contracts.

Granlund will be the trickiest one to establish value on, IMO.

 

[Engebretson]

Awesome. I remember when Scandella was one of our top prospects around the time he was drafted. Glad DR decided to leave us something decent.

Wanted to make sure this was posted. Well done.

 

[Avder]

Spurgeon I imagine they'll be looking at long term and really good money.

Him and Scandella have both grown up so much the past couple years. If you'd have told me we'd be singing their praises like this a few years ago, I'd have done a spit take all over you and laughed my ass off.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

The Scandella/Spurgeon pairing might be my favorite part about the Wild, they are just both so likeable and easy to root for and have to overcome quite a bit so the fact that they are being rewarded with these long contracts, and the fact that they are signing them for relatively cheap is just so refreshing.

I ****ing love the attitude that Scandella brings to the game, cocky, but yet you can tell he's having fun.


Keep it up Fletch!


It's great that we are watching guys that are going to continue to grow for the next 5-6 years at minimum together!

I could see Granlund, Haula, Zucker, Niedderriter, Coyle, Parise, Koivu, Brodin, Suter, Scandella, Spurgeon, Kuemper, Dumba, Folin all being on the team still in 5 years. it's just awesome.

 

[Jarick]

Was really excited to hear about this, great timing. I think this could be a solid deal for both sides. Three of our top four D are locked down for 5+ years and the other has a couple years left.

 

[W75]

I think that Spurgeon's negotiations will be tough. I've heard that Spurgeon's new agent (they call him Puhis) has threatened to keep Jared locked in his basement until he sees enough dollars on the table.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Spurgeon will get $5m+ this summer.

 

[DeuceMN]

Spurgeon will get $5m+ this summer.

While Spurgeon has been growing on me, especially this year, I disagree that he is worth that much. I can see 4, but that's it.

I know I'm going to get beat up by a mob now, but that's my opinion on it.

He has not yet shown the production necessary of a d man for $5 mil. And I know, he's little but amazing and all that. He is pretty good. But his size does hurt his overall utility. Every time he gets manhandled it's painfully obvious.

He had a great takeaway from Benn in the last Dallas game. Then he was shoved around like a rag doll a few other times.

It's just is what it is.

And no I'm not a hater, I just don't believe he's the defensive version of Martin St. Louis.

 

[Jarick]

Yeah...I'm thinking it will be in the 4-4.5m range. Similar to Scandella, a bit more due to fewer UFA years, a bit less because he doesn't bring the size element.

 

[Nharris31]

Yeah...I'm thinking it will be in the 4-4.5m range. Similar to Scandella, a bit more due to fewer UFA years, a bit less because he doesn't bring the size element.

He may not have size but he was still second in hits after stoner last year. I think it's funny when he beats out player that's bigger than him.

 

[Nharris31]

While Spurgeon has been growing on me, especially this year, I disagree that he is worth that much. I can see 4, but that's it.

I know I'm going to get beat up by a mob now, but that's my opinion on it.

He has not yet shown the production necessary of a d man for $5 mil. And I know, he's little but amazing and all that. He is pretty good. But his size does hurt his overall utility. Every time he gets manhandled it's painfully obvious.

He had a great takeaway from Benn in the last Dallas game. Then he was shoved around like a rag doll a few other times.

It's just is what it is.

And no I'm not a hater, I just don't believe he's the defensive version of Martin St. Louis.

You know stoner was the only one who had more hits than him last year right?

 

[Jarick]

I'm just saying the size element will be held against him always. He's clearly a really good defenseman. Stats are pretty similar to Scandy this year. I would argue Scandy brings more from the ability to lead the rush but Spurgeon is always blocking lots of shots. Both awesome defensemen.

 

[MN_Gopher]

You know stoner was the only one who had more hits than him last year right?

That stat might almost work against him.

Scandella does everyting Spurgeon does AND plays more games. So right around 4 mil is about right for Spurgeon.

Spurgeon has not sperated himself from Brodin or Scandella is the oldest of the bunch too, only a few months though. Why would you throw more money at him.

Going back to Spurgeon's WHL days. I dont think he has played a full season of hockey.

 

[TheTimeKnife]

Spurgeon is a better defensemen then Scanner, but I don't think he will be payed by one. Spurg is faster, has a better shot, and more on ice awareness then Scanner. His ability to drive possession in the long term is also better. Luckily Scanner is playing lights out and signed for this, which likely means Spurg is going to get something similar.

 

[Bookman]

Spurgeon is a better defensemen then Scanner, but I don't think he will be payed by one. Spurg is faster, has a better shot, and more on ice awareness then Scanner. His ability to drive possession in the long term is also better. Luckily Scanner is playing lights out and signed for this, which likely means Spurg is going to get something similar.

Not sure about either of those.


I think Scandella's game has as much depth to it as that of Spurgeon, although in different areas. Spurgeon has gotten better at keeping the puck in the zone, and playing with some physical element. Scandella has upped his offensive game, pinching in and shooting more, and picking his spots quite well.

I would be happy is Spurgeon got a similar deal to Scandella. He definitely has rare vision and hockey smarts. But I think Scandella is becoming an impact player like a Burns, maybe with out the superlatives BB has in his arsenal, but still above average.

 

[DeuceMN]

You know stoner was the only one who had more hits than him last year right?

And?

I mean, hits can be useful. Still doesn't change anything.

Him having a high number of hits, IMO, just shows it's all he can do to try and separate a forward from the puck. Suter just pushes them off it.

I like that he tries. He doesn't take himself out of position doing it, so that's cool.

His high amount of hits still doesn't make him a physical force. I've seen him hit guys, it's not intimidating.

 

[Slick Willy*]

How many of those years will he be an all-star?

 

[Loopy0ne]

if only we had burns too... and i absolutely love scandy

 

[Randy BoBandy]

He has turned into one hell of a player. Great deal. I want to see him get more opportunities on the powerplay. Scandy adds a different element we are missing with Suter. Let Scandy and Spurgeon anchor the number one powerplay, they have been playing well all year 5v5.