Confirmed with Link: Werenski Signs 6 year 9.5 Million AAV Extension

[Nanabijou]

His new agent just got PAID.

 

[Socks]

Z signs
Us: yes! It’s slightly high but we don’t mind we’re just glad he’s staying
The mains: this is the worst contract ever! You should be ashamed of yourselves!
Us: no, I mean yeah it’s a little more than we expected but honestly we’re totally good with it
The main: Worst! Contract! Ever! We hope you dieeeee!!!
Us: ok you need to chill
The mains: Dieeeeeee!!!!!1!!!1!
Us: …

 

[Halfboard]

Not only are his balls bigger than the building, his wallet is too.

See my previous post……great minds

 

[LJ7]

If the mains think this is the worst contract ever they should see the one Chicago signed for their new defenseman!

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh.

That’s a lot of cheddar.

 

[CalBuckeyeRob]

Columbus may have paid a small premium and I am all for it. Until you have real success to sell the cost for pending free agents will be higher. Just spend premium dollars to keep your legit players, not for interchangeable parts.

 

[We Want Ten]

Too much money, but I’m so glad Jarmo paid the man. I’ve always liked Z more than Jones and thought he’d end up better. Now he just has to get there.

I feel like Jarmo had to make a statement here, and if you're going to make a statement, Z is as good as anyone to do it with.

 

[TheOllieC]

I had zero expectations for him to be staying here. It’s a lot but it’s ultimately a good thing for the team.

Sometimes you have to overpay to keep talent. Sometimes you take the Carolina and Hamilton route, sometimes you take this one.

 

[db2011]

I like what this does to "the narrative". I'm not convinced of Zach's performance, honestly, but I know he's still young. IMO this deal has the potential to hurt us but it's helping us right now and I'm not going to criticize it. Glad to have a premier player believe in this team.

 

[The Jones Zone]

He better start the season with an A on his Jersey

 

[5th Line Fanatic]

Tell Seth, Z got his money!

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Damn. Next lunch with Larkin gonna be awkward.

 

[violaswallet]

Congrats Cbus fans for getting him to sign long-term: no fans deserve this more!

Big contract, but he'll grow into it like Ekblad for Florida. Plus you're mainly buying UFA years which is big. If Canadian fans give you poop, remind that the Laffs are paying Matthews and Marner >10.9 for essentially their RFA years/

 

[CBJ goalie]

Just came from the main boards....my brain hurts, and my eyes hate me now.

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Just came from the main boards....my brain hurts, and my eyes hate me now.
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Sometimes I get reminded that HF is mostly composed of 14 year olds and I’m here as a grown ass man. Tonight was one of those nights.

 

[Monk]

Sometimes I get reminded that HF is mostly composed of 14 year olds and I’m here as a grown ass man. Tonight was one of those nights.

I was thinking the same exact thing just now

 

[Cowumbus]

Kind of wish it was longer lol

 

[JacketLife]

I feel like Jarmo had to make a statement here, and if you're going to make a statement, Z is as good as anyone to do it with.

Definitely agree.

 

[JacketLife]

Everywhere I’ve looked where CBJ fans chat - HF, Facebook (the worst), and Twitter, everyone is so relieved and not even thinking about the money. Jarmo has managed to do something that stops the “debates” and unites most Jackets fans.

 

[DJA]

I think the mains have a fetish for watching players leave CBJ/bashing Columbus in general so they can continue to troll our fan base, but this flipped the script and they’re big mad.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I knew all along that the deal would be done. I was just trolling with the Detroit stuff.

Too much pay but great term.

 

[Monk]

I think the mains have a fetish for watching players leave CBJ/bashing Columbus in general so they can continue to troll our fan base, but this flipped the script and they’re big mad.

If you need a pick me up check out the "dream is dead" thread on the wings board

 

[DJA]

I can’t tell you how much joy this brings me to see the AAV so obviously slightly higher than Seth’s.

 

[Toe Pick]

Nice troll if indeed intentional.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Maybe we should trade for Larkin. I hear he and Zach are very close and would like to play together again one day.