Post-Game Talk: The Artist Paints a Bear FLA 4, BOS 2

[I am not exposed]

He wont be even in the top 20 in annual value for Dmen by the end of the deal. Former #1 overall, Calder winner, what did you expect him to get?

Comparable to defensemen such as Jones, Lindholm etc.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Comparable to defensemen such as Jones, Lindholm etc.

Without the pedigree or the hardware, no way either of those guys signs their next contract for less than Ekblad, and before his current deal is expired.

And neither gave up the UFA years that Ekblad did.

 

[vendetta]

The young inexperienced d was a huge factor to start the season. A lot
Of mental lapses leading to easy goals against. Also reguarding Vegas. Players themselves have told me going into Vegas for the first game or two was a joke. No routine, partying, new City to play in all factored into it. Teams will figure it out and Vegas will fall back to earth. Just a perfect combo of
Lightning in a bottle this year. See what happens in playoffs when their intensity will be matched every game. And see if they can sustain next year. I have my doubts

 

[Chaos2k7]

The young inexperienced d was a huge factor to start the season. A lot
Of mental lapses leading to easy goals against. Also reguarding Vegas. Players themselves have told me going into Vegas for the first game or two was a joke. No routine, partying, new City to play in all factored into it. Teams will figure it out and Vegas will fall back to earth. Just a perfect combo of
Lightning in a bottle this year. See what happens in playoffs when their intensity will be matched every game. And see if they can sustain next year. I have my doubts

Lots of moving parts in VGK over the next couple years.

It was nice to watch however as an outsider and former expansion team fan, how could anyone not enjoy it?

 

[I am not exposed]

Without the pedigree or the hardware, no way either of those guys signs their next contract for less than Ekblad, and before his current deal is expired.

And neither gave up the UFA years that Ekblad did.

Ekblad signed a similar contract to Hedman's recent contract. Hedman, a far more proven player.

We held most of the cards in the negotiations for the Ekblad contract. It seems like there wasn't much negotiation. lol

Those Jones and Lindholm deals would have made more sense with Ekblad. Why rush giving him 8 years? It is high risk/high reward. He did improve this year. But he still has some way to go before he is worth his contract imo.

Anyway, this has been beaten to death on these boards. The hope is that he becomes as good as Hedman in order to justify the contract. We certainly didn't get a deal on it!

 

[Chaos2k7]

Ekblad signed a similar contract to Hedman's recent contract. Hedman, a far more proven player.

We held most of the cards in the negotiations for the Ekblad contract. It seems like there wasn't much negotiation. lol

Those Jones and Lindholm deals would have made more sense with Ekblad. Why rush giving him 8 years? It is high risk/high reward. He did improve this year. But he still has some way to go before he is worth his contract imo.

Anyway, this has been beaten to death on these boards. The hope is that he becomes as good as Hedman in order to justify the contract. We certainly didn't get a deal on it!

Market bears the price.

 

[Pragmatic Panther]

I think the "disappointment" in Ekblad around here is completely unfounded. He may look like a grown man with that beard, but he is 22 years old. He has scored 10+ goals every season he has been on the Panthers. His skating is vastly improving, and Coach Boog is even implementing some sandpaper into his game.

 

[I am not exposed]

Market bears the price.

Um, what? You do realise he was a RFA right? The contracts the defensemen of his ilk signed were more in line with how much he should have signed for.

We were paying for his potential mostly. That his progression would be linear. That he would hit Hedman levels, and thus his contract could be a bargain. For more complex than 'market bears the price'.

 

[Breaking Dadonov]

I think the "disappointment" in Ekblad around here is completely unfounded. He may look like a grown man with that beard, but he is 22 years old. He has scored 10+ goals every season he has been on the Panthers. His skating is vastly improving, and Coach Boog is even implementing some sandpaper into his game.

I was a big detractor of his, but he won me over with his second half of the season.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Um, what? You do realise he was a RFA right? The contracts the defensemen of his ilk signed were more in line with how much he should have signed for.

We were paying for his potential mostly. That his progression would be linear. That he would hit Hedman levels, and thus his contract could be a bargain. For more complex than 'market bears the price'.

Just like Connor McDavid was worth 30% more than his counterparts. I mean that is not the sole reason, but it definently got him extra cash.

 

[I am not exposed]

I was a big detractor of his, but he won me over with his second half of the season.

Yeah, his improvement was very noticeable. Coincided with the new skating coach. Hopefully he continues working on it in the offseason, and becomes the number 1Dman we want him to be!