Confirmed with Link: Zuccarello Re-Signs (1 year/3.5 AAV)

[Raspewtin]

Let him go to arbitration.

I don't think Brassard has done anything to warrant what he wants. Or a long term deal.

 

[PromNite]

Strong feeling that Slats takes him to arbitration. He'll get an affordable 1 year contract and bolt next year.

 

[Thirty One]

I don't see why Brassard would get $4.5M in arbitration. Bryan Little got $4 million on his RFA season. The cap has gone up only 7% since then.

 

[Cake or Death]

What's the risk in letting MZA prove it rather than just give it to him after one good year? 1 Million a season.

What people want
4 Years 4.5 M per year

What happened
1 Year 3.5 M per

What's likely to happen if he does well next year
4 Years 5.5 M per

Relax everyone, it's a good gamble and gives us another 1M to play with this year to win a cup

You don't seem to grasp this, but the real risk is him having another good season and then completely walking. The fact you keep mentioning Zuccarello and Brassard in the same wavelength further indicates you don't get it. Zuccarello's 40 assists last seasons are 7 points shy of Brassard's career best points in a season. Add in that Zucc is the better checker, the harder worker, the superior defensive player, and these two aren't too close.

If Zucc puts up similar numbers to last season, he isn't getting the $4.5 you mentioned, it's more like $5.5. But the real risk isn't the funds, it's him having a good season, which he likely will, and then walking altogether.

 

[Zil]

Giving Brassard a multi-year deal for more than $4.5 million AAV is lunacy. His point production hasn't gone up since 2010-11, he's not good in his own zone, he does nothing to drive the play, his even strength production is underwhelming, and he's not good on faceoffs. He's a powerplay specialist and that's it. If Brassard gets a $5 million+ AAV, then Stepan is worth a $7 million+ AAV.

 

[Wolfy*]

If Zucc puts up similar numbers to last season, he isn't getting the $4.5 you mentioned, it's more like $5.5. But the real risk isn't the funds, it's him having a good season, which he likely will, and then walking altogether.

Yeah, if Zucc once again becomes Rangers best forward, the Oilers will offer him five years at 6-7M per

That's an offer he just can't turn down...

 

[Off Sides]

I don't see why Brassard would get $4.5M in arbitration. Bryan Little got $4 million on his RFA season. The cap has gone up only 7% since then.

Edit: Never mind just realized Little had the 7 years he needed prior to turning 27, so yes that comparison would be apt.

 

[AHB*]

I think Zucc will be here long term. He loves NYC and has taken discounts already on relatively low salaries the past two years. I'm not worried about him.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Much like the last 15-20 years, the Rangers have serious issues at center that won't be easily fixed.

However, Im confident they won't overpay Brassard because hes one of the only guys they have. Nail him in arbitration and then reassess.

 

[Zil]

Much like the last 15-20 years, the Rangers have serious issues at center that won't be easily fixed.

However, Im confident they won't overpay Brassard because hes one of the only guys they have. Nail him in arbitration and then reassess.

You think Brooks' information about a $5.2 million+ AAV is wrong?

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

You think Brooks' information about a $5.2 million+ AAV is wrong?

Id imagine thats what Brassard is asking for, and the Rangers are mulling it over.

I dont see why they'd give it to him, however.

 

[Thirty One]

If things go poorly with Brassard, there is at least one center on the 2015 free agent market who happens to really love playing in New York....
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[Zil]

Personally, I'd look to get Brassard on a two-year deal. It gives you immediate security and also enough time to find a replacement or for someone like Miller to step up. And if O'Reilly (let alone Stamkos or Kopitar) reaches UFA status, then so much the better.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

If we give Brassard 5.2-5.5 whats stopping Stepan next year from wanting 6.5-7? he's considerably better than brassard is.

 

[Tawnos]

If things go poorly with Brassard, there is at least one center on the 2015 free agent market who happens to really love playing in New York....
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Believe me, the Instagram crowd would love to see Richards back based on their comments.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

If we give Brassard 5.2-5.5 whats stopping Stepan next year from wanting 6.5-7? he's considerably better than brassard is.

Well slats Jedi mind tricks only works on American players so I guess we're good

 

[Idlerlee]

Believe me, the Instagram crowd would love to see Richards back based on their comments.

If Richards manages to produce 50+ in Chicago I wouldnt be one bit surprised to see him back

 

[Emptyvoid]

Personally, I'd look to get Brassard on a two-year deal. It gives you immediate security and also enough time to find a replacement or for someone like Miller to step up. And if O'Reilly (let alone Stamkos or Kopitar) reaches UFA status, then so much the better.

This might actually be the best scenario...

 

[Off Sides]

Personally, I'd look to get Brassard on a two-year deal. It gives you immediate security and also enough time to find a replacement or for someone like Miller to step up. And if O'Reilly (let alone Stamkos or Kopitar) reaches UFA status, then so much the better.

For Brassard to go that route, I'd think the 2nd year would have to be pretty expensive.

Would have to have enough guaranteed money in it to trade off not just waiting and going full fledged UFA next off-season, when he'll probably be one of the most productive centers available.

 

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

You don't seem to grasp this, but the real risk is him having another good season and then completely walking. The fact you keep mentioning Zuccarello and Brassard in the same wavelength further indicates you don't get it. Zuccarello's 40 assists last seasons are 7 points shy of Brassard's career best points in a season. Add in that Zucc is the better checker, the harder worker, the superior defensive player, and these two aren't too close.

If Zucc puts up similar numbers to last season, he isn't getting the $4.5 you mentioned, it's more like $5.5. But the real risk isn't the funds, it's him having a good season, which he likely will, and then walking altogether.

You're wrong.

Zuccarello wants to be in NY.

He could've signed with another NHL team after his first stint in NY. He only wanted to come here.

He's already said they will negotiate an extension in January.

There's zero risk of him walking. The only risk is having to pay him a higher cap-hit on a long term deal next year rather than a lower one if he had signed a long term deal this year.

This was a smart move by Sather, and I wouldn't be surprised if they already have a handshake deal that he'll be extended in January.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

If things go poorly with Brassard, there is at least one center on the 2015 free agent market who happens to really love playing in New York....
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Wheres the line between a good long-term deal for what Brassard brings and panic because hes 1 of 2 good centers you've got?

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

You're wrong.

Zuccarello wants to be in NY.

He could've signed with another NHL team after his first stint in NY. He only wanted to come here.

He's already said they will negotiate an extension in January.

There's zero risk of him walking. The only risk is having to pay him a higher cap-hit on a long term deal next year rather than a lower one if he had signed a long term deal this year.

This was a smart move by Sather, and I wouldn't be surprised if they already have a handshake deal that he'll be extended in January.

You should be surprised, because this sort of stuff almost never happens.

 

[Off Sides]

You're wrong.

Zuccarello wants to be in NY.

He could've signed with another NHL team after his first stint in NY. He only wanted to come here.

He's already said they will negotiate an extension in January.

There's zero risk of him walking. The only risk is having to pay him a higher cap-hit on a long term deal next year rather than a lower one if he had signed a long term deal this year.

This was a smart move by Sather, and I wouldn't be surprised if they already have a handshake deal that he'll be extended in January.

So your speculation trumps the fact that Zucc is slated to become a UFA?

Where did he say he would negotiate an extension? Or are you speculating based on his quotes

Zuccarello said shortly after that it was “brilliant†to sign for one-year and worked out for both sides right now. Zuccarello also said that he was happy to avoid arbitration for the second straight summer.

He added that with the Rangers cap situation where it is, it was best to sign for one year. He adds that it makes him a free agent next summer but he is happy to be with the Rangers and feels that it’s “my club.â€

 

[Tawnos]

You should be surprised, because this sort of stuff almost never happens.

Not to mention being a CBA violation.

 

[Wolfy*]

Just one thing. Zucc can wait until he becomes a UFA if he has success next season. Then he might receive a crazy offer, look at the Pouliot deal.

I'm not so sure he'll leave one or two million on the table just to stay here.