Confirmed Signing with Link: [WPG] Patrik Laine re-signs with the Jets (2 years, $6.75M AAV)

[Bedards Dad]

Pretty damn high considering Point got 6.75 over 3 years. They had ot do it, but stil a bit high for a 2 year deal.

 

[MMC]

 

[M2Beezy]

Good. At least the stupid trade rumors can stop now!!

Sign and trade

 

[Curufinwe]

If Laine wants the BIG money (like 6 Mil isnt lol) he better prove it in the next 2 years...

That's how the sport works, yeah.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Winnipeg is going to bleed on the next deal

And that's fine. As long as we know what we're getting from him, then he's worth the money.

No way was I comfortable with an 8 year deal after last season.

 

[BatVader]

 

[Patty Ice]

HF at the start off the offseason: Bridge deals are dead.

Every GM in the league not named Dubas: Hold my beer.

 

[bobholly39]

I actually like it for both sides. IMO this puts alot of pressure on Laine to excel so he can cash in on a big contract after this.

Let's see what hes got!!.. bettin' on himself.. I like it

I figure he caved a bit because he figured the optics weren't really good for him.

1. His last season was really, really bad. I mean - it was catastrophically bad even after December. So PR isn't exactly high on his side with most fans disappointed with him last season.

2. His comments that came out in the media lately likely also caused a lot of drama/bad feelings around team and city, and weren't helping matters.

I don't think he left a ton of money on the table. Even if a team offer sheeted him, because of the above 2 points there was a bit of risk (less so with guys like Marner, Point, etc), so getting a very high value deal was probably harder. 2 year is super short term - he has all the talent in the world. Bounce back, and cash in hard after.

I really like it from his POV.

 

[Channelcat]

That's crazy high for 2 years.

 

[MardyBum]

Finally, lets get Connor done and move on.

 

[Whileee]

The breakdown per year hasn't been reported for Laine

6m and 7.5m.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Its fair and a prove it deal.

 

[Whileee]

That's crazy high for 2 years.

It's a bit high, but balance against his "down" year. If he signed this after his 36 and 44 goal seasons, it would look fine.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Overpaid

Nope.

 

[HighLifeMan]

Rather qualify laine at 6.75 then tkachuk at 9.00

7.5M and regardless of that Laine is not signing long term for that AAV anyways so the point is moot.

 

[bobholly39]

His is AAV exactly one million more than James Neal. Great deal for Winnipeg.

Sure - flipside is, he's making 450K$ more than Nathan MacKinnon.

 

[jetsforever]

Awesome! That's cheap enough IMO, and if he's good in 2 years we can sign him long-term

 

[Gurilla]

LET'S GOOO

 

[irunthepeg]

Ehlers is overpaid.

 

[pictman]

Winnipeg is going to bleed on the next deal

As a Jets fan I hope you are right. It would mean we have an elite hockey player. Cause right now it can be argued either way.

 

[King Woodballs]

Perfect
Connor 8 year deal incoming

 

[Hidden]

Disappointing. Money is bit too high, so guess that comforts Laine for next two wasted years under subpar coach and mangy org.

 

[Sota Popinski]

Gets to re-up after the new TV deal gets signed. Good for Laine if he can take advantage

 

[MardyBum]

Because Coloardo wants to be smart with their cap?

They're going long term, you need to get the number right for 7-8 years. For a 2 year bridge when you're both in the same ballpark? Just get the f***ing thing done.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Lmao. 2 years at that price???

It isnt bad.

2yrs is better than 3....which sounds odd. But true