News Article: Yes, It’s Time to Trade Jean-Gabriel Pageau (This time, it’s different.)

[Sweatred]

I don’t want to see us match the realistic ceiling of Pager’s potential contract. If that is what he wants I’d wish him well and trade him.

 

[tardigrade81]

Double dipping by trading him for picks and then re-signing him is the dream scenario. But in real life, it can't always work that way.

Montreal did that a few years back with Plekanec. That sort of things works better with players like Plekanec who aren't going to be super hot free agents.

If we really want to keep Pageau, and something under 5M is on the table now, if we trade him and let him talk to other teams the price could be driven way up July 1st. He could end up being offered 6 or 7 million. People are going to say that's absurd, but who would have thought Hayes would get 7, or that Skinner would get 9?

So if we evaluate that Pageau really wants to stay in Ottawa and is willing to leave money on the table to do it, then dealing him and double dipping might be viable. But if we really want to keep Pageau, there are risks in doing that.

Has Pageau said he would stay in Ottawa? Would be nice if he took a discount or something to stay. But doubt that will happen. I would like to keep him just because he’s been so good this year and it’s nice to have a player like that to build around. Depending what the price is....

 

[otown]

Pager's stock is as high as it is going to get in terms of consistent point production.
Explore what offers are out there and move forward, because the return may never be this good!

 

[coladin]

I am starting to slowly come around to trading him. Someone on Twitter made a good point that by the time his playoff prowess and style of game can really help the team , it may be three years from now.

Starting to realize that maybe it is time he leaves the nest as well, but then there will be no veterans upfront . That is the part that draws me back the other way

 

[Matsens15]

Pager's stock is as high as it is going to get in terms of consistent point production.
Explore what offers are out there and move forward, because the return may never be this good!

exactly

 

[guyzeur]

Pager's stock is as high as it is going to get in terms of consistent point production.
Explore what offers are out there and move forward, because the return may never be this good!

So who will be leading the team by example like Alfie? Pageau is doing it now IMO, we're not in the room but I would think that JGP is that guy for the Sens.

 

[StutzlingAway]

I've met Pageau and he was really cool. He was very appreciative of the support shown towards him and the team at the time. Just seems like a great guy who never gets too high or too low. I would not like to have him resigned especially if the right contact is provided.

 

[Sweatred]

The Pager decision should be based off his demand and what the offers look like for him.

If he demands a lot and PD receives excellent trade offers it is an easy decision, likewise if he takes a team friendly deal and the trade offers are weak.

The difficult decisions comes if he doesn’t generate trade interest but demands term and salary. We risk losing him for nothing or the optics of a weak trade. Say he wants $5.75 x 6 and the best offer on the table is a 45th overall type pick.

 

[TheDebater]

The Pager decision should be based off his demand and what the offers look like for him.

If he demands a lot and PD receives excellent trade offers it is an easy decision, likewise if he takes a team friendly deal and the trade offers are weak.

The difficult decisions comes if he doesn’t generate trade interest but demands term and salary. We risk losing him for nothing or the optics of a weak trade. Say he wants $5.75 x 6 and the best offer on the table is a 45th overall type pick.

Then you sign him.

 

[guyzeur]

The Pager decision should be based off his demand and what the offers look like for him.

If he demands a lot and PD receives excellent trade offers it is an easy decision, likewise if he takes a team friendly deal and the trade offers are weak.

The difficult decisions comes if he doesn’t generate trade interest but demands term and salary. We risk losing him for nothing or the optics of a weak trade. Say he wants $5.75 x 6 and the best offer on the table is a 45th overall type pick.

I thought all 3 were quite easy to decide.

Difficult decision: he's willing to take a discount and you get a good return if he was to be traded.

 

[Sweatred]

I thought all 3 were quite easy to decide.

Difficult decision: he's willing to take a discount and you get a good return if he was to be traded.

We’re you trading him for a second rd pick at $5.75 x 6?

 

[guyzeur]

We’re you trading him for a second rd pick at $5.75 x 6?

you're right but you also have to admit mine being opposite as yours would have to be included as a difficult decision.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

6 x $5.75mil for Pageau!?!?!

You guys are insane. No f***ing thank you.

 

[Sweatred]

you're right but you also have to admit mine being opposite as yours would have to be included as a difficult decision.

For sure. I was going to add it myself. I’d probably trade him for a good offer (mid first or late first and promising prospect. I’d like to flip Pager for a Smith or Lavoie type prospect who is ready or a year away from the NHL.

 

[Sweatred]

6 x $5.75mil for Pageau!?!?!

You guys are insane. No ****ing thank you.

It’s only $1/year more than White’s contract. I’d prefer a trade but I think that is the floor of his TDL ask.

 

[Salva Mea]

more 4.5 million = meh max 5 million...



anyway.. seattle expansion we must protect : 1. batherson 2. tkachuk 3. balcers 4. colin white

have only 3 option .. 1. duclair 2. pageau 3 c. brown 4. l. brwon and also 5. tierney


need trade 2 players. ... tienrey 100% and second i dont know :d...

duclair i think no chance...

left only pageau and two browns.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

It’s only $1/year more than White’s contract. I’d prefer a trade but I think that is the floor of his TDL ask.

White's contract value for me was always on the premise he would get better to justify it. That hasn't happened and could end up a mistake.

 

[Sweatred]

White's contract value for me was always on the premise he would get better to justify it. That hasn't happened and could end up a mistake.

Agreed - but at the high end ($6.25) I don’t think anyone would ever thought White would be a top defender and 15th in the league in scoring .

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Agreed - but at the high end ($6.25) I don’t think anyone would ever thought White would be a top defender and 15th in the league in scoring .

Likely not, but the backloading contract structure is imo probably due to kicking the can down the road financially again moreso than them actually valuing him at $6.25 at his peak.

 

[GCK]

The Pager decision should be based off his demand and what the offers look like for him.

If he demands a lot and PD receives excellent trade offers it is an easy decision, likewise if he takes a team friendly deal and the trade offers are weak.

The difficult decisions comes if he doesn’t generate trade interest but demands term and salary. We risk losing him for nothing or the optics of a weak trade. Say he wants $5.75 x 6 and the best offer on the table is a 45th overall type pick.

Then you move him in a heartbeats

 

[TheDebater]

6 x $5.75mil for Pageau!?!?!

You guys are insane. No ****ing thank you.

Remember the context of that comment; 5.75 or a 2nd round pick. I know what I am choosing.

 

[Crosside]

It s not because we sign him for 6 years, we can trade him in 4 years

 

[Sweatred]

Remember the context of that comment; 5.75 or a 2nd round pick. I know what I am choosing.

Sure - but structured without bonuses makes the buy out realistic.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Remember the context of that comment; 5.75 or a 2nd round pick. I know what I am choosing.

Fair enough. Ill take the pick hands down.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

I heard Pageau likes off roading in a 4x4