Sign Hemmer

[TruSensCoach]

After tonights tape to tape pass's I think its obvious we need to sign this guy, Hemsky and spezza have obviously had chemistry and it came instantly. Hopefully Hemmers the next Heater and we can erase the plugs 50 in 07 achievment and change it to Hemmers 50 in 15 but only if we sign him....what do u think?

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[Vesa Awesaka]

If he scores two goal i say we sign him.

 

[BonkTastic]

I've wanted Hemsky on this team for like the past 3 years.

So yes: let's get this guy inked to an extension, ASAP.

 

[ErikNorrisson]

He's producing at an unsustainable rate. I say his value evens out by the end of the season. Sign him before he thinks about testing the market.

 

[Proust*]

"Hemmer" is the stupidest nick-name in the world.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

He's not going to keep producing like this

Wait for the end of the season and then evaluate

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

They should add a ski at the end of his shortened last name for his nickname. Hemski.

 

[Qward]

"Hemmer" is the stupidest nick-name in the world.

It is what the players call him.

Karlsson = Karl
Phillips = Philly
Methot = Meth.

I think Methot has the worst nick name.

 

[TheSenator]

What about the Hemmeroid? That could be better.

 

[Proust*]

Just call him Alice and be done with it.

 

[83DIZ65]

sign him. do not let him hit the open market.
we will end up losing a bidding war....

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

I think it is very realistic that we sign him in the off-season before UFA, or even before the end of the year. It's not like he is the hottest commodity out there (although we are all aware even decent UFA players get big paydays). If he likes playing with Spezz, and enjoys being part of one of the team's "go to" offensive lines, then I don't see why he wouldn't want to re-sign here. He has been put on a line and found instant chemistry with our best offensive forward, so instead of bouncing around to another team, maybe he will just want to settle in for the next few years.

 

[PierresGabriels]

Dat tinted visor...

Lock up both him and Milo for a couple years! Lezgo!

 

[McManked]

I think the question is what is his worth?

If he asks for 3 years @ 4 million per, what do we say?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I think the question is what is his worth?

If he asks for 3 years @ 4 million per, what do we say?

Done as far as fairness goes

But I'd wait until the end of the season but prior to FA season

 

[Clamshells]

Should be calling him Assistsky now.

 

[Othello*]

Yes sign him and get rid of Phillips,Greening and Michalek

 

[BonkTastic]

I think the question is what is his worth?

If he asks for 3 years @ 4 million per, what do we say?

I say "Deal. Where do we sign?"

 

[StefanW]

Considering Hemsky is currently making 5.5 per year I seriously doubt he would sign at 3 X 4. If that is our offer he would probably hit free agency, unless there is something I'm missing here.

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

I think the question is what is his worth?

If he asks for 3 years @ 4 million per, what do we say?

4M per year I'd definitely sign him. I think he could fetch 5M in the open market, but hoping he's having fun again playing hockey with Ottawa and decides to take under market value to play with Spezza some more.

 

[BigBush*]

Gotta think Ottawa would have to offer him something like a 3 year $5 mill per year for him to sign here. I'd do it

 

[derriko]

Ales is going to get 5 mil per bare minimum. He's a better player than Clarkson ever was, and the cap is going up.

He will get at least what he's making right now on the open market and 3+ years.

We may be able to sign him for 5 per if he respects that we have faith in him, traded for him, and he likes his teammates / chemistry here, and we establish something contract parameters before free agency. If he gets to FA, he's going to get 6 mil from a desperate team. I just know it.

Honestly, if he would still sign here at 5 per even if we let Milan go, then the Sens should give him it. Maybe even 5.5.

He's a proven top 6 forward that has a couple 60 point seasons left in him, maybe even more if this Spezza Hemsky thing is the real deal IMO.

If Hoffman doesn't establish himself as an NHLer, then we should sign Milan...if not, let's put Stone in Milan's spot and use some extra cash on a defenseman.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Anyone else find it sad how rare it is in this league to find a guy who can make tape to tape passes? For the best league in the world, you'd think everyone in the NHL should be able to do it on a fairly regular basis.

As for the original question, it simply makes sense to wait until the regular season is over. The combo is looking good so far, but they've also been playing a couple teams that have given them a lot of ice to play with.

 

[starling]

Hemsky sens

 

[Pringles]

Should be calling him Assistsky now.

how about John Biebe