Confirmed Signing with Link: [SEA] F Jordan Eberle signs extension with the Kraken (2 years, $4.75M AAV)

[5cotland]

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[RangersFan1994]

Another one I wanted off the market. Hope the Rangers don’t overpay last minute

 

[SI90]

That’s awesome for Ebs. Seems to found a home there.

 

[hamzarocks]

Shouldn't Seattle be selling?

They are not a playoff team why keep a mid 30s vet?

 

[CanMerc]

They must have threatened to send him back to EDM

 

[Drury_Sakic]

Shouldn't Seattle be selling?

They are not a playoff team why keep a mid 30s vet?

Because with a smart summer and a bit of luck they are a playoff team next year.

The west is wide open for the last 3-4 spots next year.

 

[MMC]

 

[CanMerc]

Damn… that was fast.
Must have already had a framework in place and just needed to finish it off

 

[Neutrinos]

Is he asking for an 8-year extension?

He should be traded, and if Seattle believes he can be a contributing piece in the years to come, they can re-sign him as a UFA this summer

 

[hurdemz]

He's been a consistent guy his whole career. Not the star everyone thought he would be in the early oiler days, but has had a very respectable career. Good signing.

 

[PG Canuck]

Happy for Ebs.

 

[SI90]

Good for Ebs and Seattle

 

[hefsbeaver]

Seems like a pretty fair deal for both sides. Length is about right.

 

[doomscroll]

Is he asking for an 8-year extension?

He should be traded, and if Seattle believes he can be a contributing piece in the years to come, they can re-sign him as a UFA this summer

He’s got two young kids, It’s possible he wants to set some roots for the next couple years rather than shuttle off for the next few months.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Seattle is trying to buy time while they fill up the prospect ranks some more and allow those prospects to grow at their own pace. I don't see the issue with this.

 

[Neutrinos]

He’s got two young kids, It’s possible he wants to set some roots for the next couple years rather than shuttle off for the next few months.

It's a business... the Kraken should be focused on asset management, not securing Eberle's nomination for Father Of The Year

I'm sure his family can travel with him to his new team, or survive just fine for a few months while he's gone

 

[KingsHockey24]

Big boy money for a 50 year old.

 

[sxvnert]

Ron francis is a train wreck

They must have threatened to send him back to EDM

"You'd better take this massive overpayment or else!"

 

[doomscroll]

It's a business... the Kraken should be focused on asset management, not securing Eberle's nomination for Father Of The Year

I'm sure his family can travel with him to his new team, or survive just fine for a few months while he's gone

The business side of hockey put a 16-team NTC in his contract, if he was set on staying put and extending then it’s possible he nixed the option for a trade.

 

[Mr Kot]

This means hes being traded to edm

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Awww I was hoping he was available.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

Seattle is trying to buy time while they fill up the prospect ranks some more and allow those prospects to grow at their own pace. I don't see the issue with this.

Agreed

 

[MMC]

 

[Neutrinos]

If Eberle is worth a 2-year extension at 4.75 million per, he should've been able to return a 1st rd pick on the trade market

Could've traded him for that 1st, and then re-signed him to the same 2 year deal this summer

Terrible asset management by the Kraken

 

[Scomerica]

Shouldn't Seattle be selling?

They are not a playoff team why keep a mid 30s vet?

They see him as a leader in the locker room. From what i've heard he's been mentoring Shane Wright, Beniers etc in the off season. So probably a bridge until more prospects come through.