Rumor: Voynov Close to Re-Signing

[Ziggy Stardust]

Straight from the horse's mouth.
http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/05/30/regehrs-extension-affects-roster-decisions/#more-34031

“You’ve got to be careful at times getting too bogged down so the player can focus on playing right now,†Lombardi said in March in regards to Voynov’s contract negotiations. “But it’s safe to say I wouldn’t anticipate going to July 1st on this.â€

So what do you guys think it will be? A short term contract or a long term extension?

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[Reclamation Project]

I'm expecting a 5-6 year deal; 5.5 - 6 per.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Oh this news is music to my ears

 

[Whiskeypete]

i think he gets a 2-3 so he gets a cap friendly bump for now. with the intent of a long-term and higher amount to follow

 

[Captain Mittens*]

I want 2-3 year second contract, but I smell a Jack Johnson like contract.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

i smell a jack johnson like contract.

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[DryIslandBartender]

Great news! Slava is a stud!

 

[Shellz]

ill say 2 or 3 years.. maybe 4 but nothing over.

Can't wait.

 

[KingLB]

"said in March"


Why is it just coming out now?


(I did not read the article....)

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

"said in March"


Why is it just coming out now?

I guess it was an interview being saved for another piece? I have no clue, but I'm glad to hear that discussions of an extension were ongoing at that time and hoping that negotiations have progressed since then.

 

[Andrew Knoll]

They have been talking to Slava's camp about it for most of the season from what I gather. They do not seem like super aggressive negotiations and why would they be for either side?

I take the quote to mean exactly what it says, that Lombardi intends to extend Voynov before the start of free agency. Given that the interview took place 2-3 months ago (likely used as the most recent comment to address Voynov's deal), I would not say this is an indicator of anything imminent or even a significant development in the talks.

Now that I said that, they will probably sign a deal tomorrow!

 

[deeshamrock]

Great news but not a surprise. Dean clearly wants to form a solid nucleus and adding Slava to Doughty as your top 2 D for the foreseeable future would be just another way to cement that foundation.
I'd guess about 5 years and 5.5 or north.
He's a stud, only going to get better.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Drew Doughty and Slava Voynov for the foreseeable future. Think about that.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

Love it. Blue line set for years....

 

[no name]

I'm expecting a 5-6 year deal; 5.5 - 6 per.

That won't happen under Dean's watch. That's over priced and long term. Player gets one or the other

 

[Reclamation Project]

That won't happen under Dean's watch. That's over priced and long term. Player gets one or the other

I don't think it's either in the long run. Everyone expects a placeholder contract though. Wouldn't shock me.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Hoping it's like the deal Subban got earlier this season, but wouldn't be upset if it's 5/25 or 6/30.

 

[damacles1156]

2-3 years at 3-4 mill.

It will be a short term contract to get Slava passed this drop in cap space.

Lombardi is going to pull out all his charts ETC, explain to Slava his payday will come when the cap goes back up.

 

[no name]

I don't think it's either in the long run. Everyone expects a placeholder contract though. Wouldn't shock me.

I think Phoenix changed things in their crazy contract to their young dman. With that said, DL is rarely skewed by what goes on around him.

 

[Martyros]

Jack Johnson type of deal?

 

[funky]

With DL needing to lock up Brown the year after with limited funds I would guess a 2 year 6 to 7 mil total bridge contract. In 2 years RR's going to be a 6th Dman and we won't need 3 mil a year to replace him so DL can give VV a proper contract then using part of that savings

 

[Reclamation Project]

Jack Johnson type of deal?

Minus Dean being a liar and trading him

 

[HYORI 1963]

4M-4.5M sounds reasonable.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

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Domo arigato Mr. Roboto

 

[Vic Vinegar]

How many years until Voynov is UFA eligible?