Confirmed with Link: Travis Sanheim signs for 2 years, $3.25 million annually

[DancingPanther]

Well at least Niskanen comes off in 2 years.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Maybe Travis didn't want a long term deal.

 

[FlyerNutter]

You can't force a player to sign long-term. He can choose to bet on himself and try to earn the bigger contract on his 3rd deal. If Sanheim plays well enough the next 2 years to earn that big extension, that bodes really well for the Flyers.

That’s very true. The hope is that Harvard did all he could to try and get a long term deal.

It’s funny, I think I’ve grown to like Sanheim more than Provorov. Hopefully he knocks it it out of the park, but there is definite risk with short term.

If he plays well, being up against the cap is going to possibly make for some tough decisions.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Yeah he was the worst guy to bridge.

I am disappointed, but hey we got him signed so whatever I guess. Damage is done.

 

[flyersfan187]

Smart move by Sanheim.

 

[pit]

What is the implication now with Sanheim being RFA going into the Seattle expansion draft? Don't remember what the rules were for RFAs for the Vegas draft.

No implications.

 

[tade]

I like the bridge for Sanheim here, we are all in for next 2 seasons. Good stuff. No need to rush and sign all our young players to massive long-term deals. I would prefer 3 years deal though.

 

[TCTC]

Guaranteed financial security in case he has a career-ending injury?

I mean sure, but if he really is the player people on this board think he is, he'll get so much more money in two years. He and his agent know that.
He had a fine season, but it's not like he was competing for the Norris trophy.

 

[Stizzle]

 

[FlyerNutter]

Smart move by Sanheim.

He’s the biggest winner of this deal. Not the Flyers. Good for him.

I really do get a vibe Fletcher just loves to throw that money around. Hopefully he proves me wrong as more and more deals are made.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Bridge deals are what’s in. No problem with it.

 

[captainpaxil]

I love ghosts deal but if your sanheim why take a longterm deal when you could double His salary. happy to have him in the fold

 

[DancingPanther]

 

[Ghosts Beer]

The worst possible guy to bridge. Reward is low, risk is through the roof.

PROTIP: He has an agent.

 

[hatcher]

Great deal. Gotta show more and if he does Fletcher will give him what he deserves.

 

[TCTC]

It’s pretty hard to believe that Sanheim wouldn’t take say $30m guaranteed right now if he was offered it. That’s a ton for someone that hasn’t made anything yet

Marner hasn't made anything yet either and look at his demands. Not like Sanheim is even close to Marner level, but these young players want to get paid.

 

[Deadpool8812]

Would have preferred a longer deal, but it is what it is. Perhaps Sanheim didn't want a long-term deal right now.

Instead of blaming Fletcher and acting like we know how these negotiations went, just be happy that they got him signed to a reasonable deal

 

[dingbathero]

I expected this sort of deal.

I am hoping he is here for another 7 afterward.

 

[hatcher]

I mean sure, but if he really is the player people on this board think he is, he'll get so much more money in two years. He and his agent know that.
He had a fine season, but it's not like he was competing for the Norris trophy.

Exactly. He got what he deserved and now is playing for more.

 

[deadhead]

If I'm a player I want a 2-3 year bridge deal because I'll be 24-26 for my next contract and have a shot at a high priced 7-8 year deal through age 31-32. Teams probably feel the same, if players are asking for money close to UFAs, why not wait to give it to them if you're not saving much signing them early.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Marner hasn't made anything yet either and look at his demands. Not like Sanheim is even close to Marner level, but these young players want to get paid.

Of course Marner's done more, but I would caution comparing anyone to the Marner situation. Paul Marner is a complete lunatic. He changes circumstances the same was LaVar Ball does. Maybe more.

 

[Jtown]

If one of of provy or konecny are bridged as well I am worried that this team is taking a two year approach with this new regime. That will leave more cap space and I am sure we will pursue some free agents, which isn't a good thing. The prudent thing is to sign these guys to long term contracts now.

This team is starting to make unnecessary sacrifices to compete now. 1. If this is the intended goal its the wrong one. 2. It's the wrong window to shoot for . 3. if this is the just beginning of the moves being made to have a 2 year window just wait for the bad moves we make down the line .


Teams need to stop forcing competitiveness and instead allow their talent to dictate where they are in the process. WHen you force yourself to be competitive you turn into Buffalo and Edmonton.

 

[Tripod]

Not a good move. Good cap hit, but man... this is a risk management nightmare.

We had potential to make a 5X5 move which I think Sanheim would've accepted or even 5X5.5 which would be great.

Hmmmm. I really want to see what TK and Provy get

And then he is a UFA at age 28 and want a 7-8 year retirement deal.

I think you will actually start seeing MORE bridge deals....because that seems to be the only time to get good deals with the way the market is changing.

The long term 2nd deal is looking less and less like bargain deals that you used to get...they are getting UFA money now. So now the bridge deal is almost replacing that once "cheap 2nd deal for RFA years".

Whatever...we have Travis for 2 years....then potentially 8 more after that. In fact, next summer I would be talking to Trav's agent and trying to go long term and tell him with the CBA up in the air, the 8 year deals could be no longer an option. Hmmm......plus they could push the "bonus money" option as I am sure the idea of getting no money if there is a strike doesn't look like a good option for Travis.

 

[Jtown]

Of course Marner's done more, but I would caution comparing anyone to the Marner situation. Paul Marner is a complete lunatic. He changes circumstances the same was LaVar Ball does. Maybe more.

Marner's mom is named Bonnie. The deathblow to any up and coming organization.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Terrible but predictable.