Confirmed with Link: Tucker Poolman signed (3 years, 775K AAV)

[kittiecarlyle]

They are just willing to pay him or Morrow this season a lot of money to play for the Moose.

Which is absolutely fine if either plays there. Good on the organization.

 

[Stej]

What in the actual f***? This is unreal. Not much risk that he can't AT LEAST be a good 7/8 guy and he's barely making over league minimum. I love this deal.

 

[cneill4]

Im sure he likes the idea of being locked in for 3 years on a cup contender, that is only 2 hours from his home town. So he probably could have made more money over the 3 years by betting on himself and just doing a 1 year deal but probably has different priorities with this signing.

 

[Trinity]

I don't see it looks that way at all.

Chiarot also gives side versatility and he has improved each year, for bottom end guy you could do worse.

Chiarot is a UFA after this season and I don't see Chevy willing to pay him what Chiarot will want.

 

[Trinity]

Im sure he likes the idea of being locked in for 3 years on a cup contender, that is only 2 hours from his home town. So he probably could have made more money over the 3 years by betting on himself and just doing a 1 year deal but probably has different priorities with this signing.

Poolman is now essentially set for life with this contract at close to $2.5 million over the 3 years.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

All the fretting and gnashing ... really good, no excellent small signing that could be a real key for the length of this deal.

If he just is a 6/7 this balances some high salaries and he may be a solid 6. That would be tremendous.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Well this guarantees him 2.3 Million in Salary regardless of how he plays. Signing 1 year deals might net you more money long term but that is only if you perform and if you don't get injured

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Its a 1 way deal. I like him. Good smart player.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

Chiarot is a UFA after this season and I don't see Chevy willing to pay him what Chiarot will want.

That comment could be said for almost every player, situation though.

If there is no common ground, so be it but if Chiarot's play warrants a fair increase then that a positive for the Jets.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

Well this guarantees him 2.3 Million in Salary regardless of how he plays. Signing 1 year deals might net you more money long term but that is only if you perform and if you don't get injured

The proverbial other side of the fence.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

They are just willing to pay him or Morrow this season a lot of money to play for the Moose.

Its a 1 way.

 

[blues10]

Looks like this spells the end of Ben Chiarot after this season, and maybe even to start this season.

I'm not seeing this. Defensive depth is required. Signing/acquiring guys with some upside is a vast improvement over some of the depth of past years such as Jones, Ellerby, Pardy, Strait etc..

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Very team friendly deal. I guess Poolman wanted the stability of a three year deal after his surgery, and the Jets were happy to oblige.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

Its a 1 way.

Which means there is just one salary amount regardless of where a player plays.

Sent down? Still make the same salary. as opposed to the standard or normal 2 way for players on the bubble.

 

[JetsUK]

Poolman -- the Trouba Tonic.

Nice deal and I think he'll outperform it. Solid tools and smart player.

 

[bustamente]

As in the past years there will be injuries with these group of d men, always good to have capable 7-9 d men that can step in for a few weeks, I don't know what Poolman's ceiling will be but this is a very good signing.

 

[puck stoppa]

They are just willing to pay him or Morrow this season a lot of money to play for the Moose.

Why?
Jmo Trouba
Kuli buff
Morrow Myers
Chiarot Poolman
They will keep 8 d and 13 forwards is my guess, with Dano being the only extra forward.
Nice to see my fave former prospect locked up! He's ready for third pair now. Play the kid!

 

[Guerzy]

He gets to play the next 3 seasons on a contender who is in the midst/headed towards a cap crunch. A nice "prove yourself" contract with security and an AAV that makes him so affordable so long as he carries his weight he'll be a bargain and have a role, likely an elevated role at some point due to injuries, contracts, etc. My bet is he outplays this contract by the end of it, proves his worth and could set himself up for a nice pay day July 1st, 2021 as a 28 year old UFA. Good for him, good for the Jets.

 

[Daximus]

As in the past years there will be injuries with these group of d men, always good to have capable 7-9 d men that can step in for a few weeks, I don't know what Poolman's ceiling will be but this is a very good signing.

I think he's pretty close to topping out. Likely 6/7. Could surprise but a good depth signing.

 

[jetdiehard]

We will be in good shape Sami Niku available now and in the near future will be Dylan Samberg, Jacob Cederholm and Logan Stanley.
Defence is not a problem.

 

[puck stoppa]

I bet Petan and Dano get similar money and that will leave 5-6 million for Jmo long term deal.

 

[Daximus]

We will be in good shape Sami Niku available now and in the near future will be Dylan Samberg, Jacob Cederholm and Logan Stanley.
Defence is not a problem.

Don't forget about Luke Green, doesn't get as much love as he should around here.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

$775k for 3 years. Guessing he sees himself in roughly the same role next year?

And for the next 2 years. Surprised he would take so little for so long.

 

[puck stoppa]

Don't forget about Luke Green, doesn't get as much love as he should around here.

Well he had a bad year two years ago and was injured last year. This year should be fun to watch him play as he's had a rough few years and should only get better.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

I bet Petan and Dano get similar money and that will leave 5-6 million for Jmo long term deal.

I think the Jets want some cushion and I think that makes sense. If Morrissey is amenable to good fair long term deal then I think the Jets move on from someone and still think 85 is a likely option for that.