Value of: Tomas Tatar at 50%

[The Great Weal]

What would you give for Tatar at 2.4? I'm assuming the Habs will keep him for now, but they are loaded with wingers right now.

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[TGWL]

Why would the Habs retain 50%?

 

[Baksfamous112]

Why would the Habs retain 50%?

I’m wondering the same thing. If he’s having an ok season (20/20), I could see a team biting for a late first and B prospect at 4.8M.

 

[Randy Randerson]

this is a god idea for the Habs, he's overpaid for sure but the retention would make him a value contract and I don't think the money matters at all to the Habs for the term he has left. I'm not sure if Vegas just overpaid for him, but his own prior trade might be a good comparable to what you might get, which would make the net Pacioretty trade proceeds a steal

 

[ottawa]

this is a god idea for the Habs, he's overpaid for sure but the retention would make him a value contract and I don't think the money matters at all to the Habs for the term he has left. I'm not sure if Vegas just overpaid for him, but his own prior trade might be a good comparable to what you might get, which would make the net Pacioretty trade proceeds a steal

His cap hit is 4.8m, if he can return his former self (45+ pts & 20+ goals) then the habs should be able to move him without retention.

 

[Randy Randerson]

His cap hit is 4.8m, if he can return his former self (45+ pts & 20+ goals) then the habs should be able to move him without retention.

sure, if. He's more valuable with the retention either way, if the Leafs were in the same position (not going to be good for the next couple of years, cap space to spare) I'd be wanting to flex the financial muscle and get the best return

keep in mind I'm the opposite of a Habs fan, I'm happy for you to not get the best return

 

[funky]

Tatar to L.A for Martinez

 

[ManofSteel55]

Tatar has too long on his deal for retention to make any sense at all.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Not a big playoff performer and performance has been dwindling down the last couple of years.

Having said that at 50% there would definitely be a lot of interest, at that price he can be on your third line and doesn't even have to produce much.

Probably a first and decent prospect.

 

[beowulf]

Tatar to L.A for Martinez

How does this make sense for a rebuilding Habs team? Give up the younger player adding a 31 year old dman?

 

[780il]

Lucic + for Tatar

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

I’d do Devin Shore and a first for him. Maybe another prospect. Bad end of the year but still a consistent 20+ goal scorer.

 

[sansabri]

I’d do Devin Shore and a first for him. Maybe another prospect. Bad end of the year but still a consistent 20+ goal scorer.

Would do this in an instant.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Would do this in an instant.

Alright I’ll have my people call yours

 

[Jumptheshark]

What would you give for Tatar at 2.4? I'm assuming the Habs will keep him for now, but they are loaded with wingers right now.

why would they eat 50% on a guy who has scored 20/25/21/29 goals the last 4 seasons?

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

He returned a 1st, 2nd and 3rd when he was having a down year.

If he rebounds, he should get at least something like that

 

[The Great Weal]

why would they eat 50% on a guy who has scored 20/25/21/29 goals the last 4 seasons?

To get even more value? Habs can afford it.

 

[sandysan]

What would you give for Tatar at 2.4? I'm assuming the Habs will keep him for now, but they are loaded with wingers right now.

well that didn't take long now did it ?

not that I am opposed but I'm pretty sure we are going to give him a chance to see how it plays out in montreal. If he pots 15-20, that would be pretty good.

 

[beowulf]

To get even more value? Habs can afford it.

It's still useless and won't be done especially with the number of years left on his contract.

 

[The Great Weal]

It's still useless and won't be done especially with the number of years left on his contract.

It's useless to get more value? 20 goalscorers with term are good players. Please tell me what else the habs will spend their cap space on.

 

[Treb]

Tatar has too long on his deal for retention to make any sense at all.

It's still useless and won't be done especially with the number of years left on his contract.

The Habs don't need the cap space for the next 3 years anyway. A back to form Tatar 50% retained is very very attractive to contenders.

 

[Icebreakers]

I highly doubt he can return a first + if he goes back to being just a 20 goal 40-45 point player. I think everyone knew that was an over payment and Tatar isnt a "missing" piece for a contending team. Second + B prospect is probably the highest he will get if he isnt on pace to break 50.

 

[ManofSteel55]

The Habs don't need the cap space for the next 3 years anyway. A back to form Tatar 50% retained is very very attractive to contenders.

It's not about cap space, it's about the Habs paying nearly 8 million bucks over that time for Tatar to play for someone else. Business owners don't often appreciate or like giving millions away like that.

 

[Starat327]

It's useless to get more value? 20 goalscorers with term are good players. Please tell me what else the habs will spend their cap space on.

Tava...oh.

If its a sticking point/you can get more out of the deal, sure, retain. Habs should be loaded with ELCs for the next 4 years that would easily offset the retention.

 

[Treb]

It's not about cap space, it's about the Habs paying nearly 8 million bucks over that time for Tatar to play for someone else. Business owners don't often appreciate or like giving millions away like that.

If it helps their team win, they should want it, but yes I know it probably won't happen.