2017 Offseason Thread 3.0

[Bandit]

If it were to be a 3-year deal, pay him $5M in year 1, $2.5M in year 2, and $1M in year 3, that would bring the AAV to $2.833M.

I believe at his age, Thornton could sign an incentive laden contract, so make him earn it.

I don't think that structure is allowed under the CBA is it? I thought the lowest year can't be less than half of the highest?

 

[kings11]

I can't believe you forgot about Mikko Eloranta!

I think we all forgot about Mikko.....

 

[Peter James Bond II]

I think we all forgot about Mikko.....

I didn't...everytime I see a Hyundi Elantra, I think of him. Serious, unfortunately.
Have no idea why an auto manufacturer in South Korea no less, would name a car after him....

 

[KingsFan7824]

About $1.1m more on the cap for 4 seasons, to gain $5.9m of cap space 5 years from now. If there was a buy out of Phaneuf next year, it's actually sort of worse than Brown. There's a $5m dead cap hit in there.

Spend $6m on a winger that hasn't been scoring, or spend $7m on a defenseman that isn't a lead dog. Is there a good option?

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Played with Joe in Boston, still friends.

yep! quote:

On top of these relationships, Thornton also remains very close with Glen Murray, a figure in Los Angeles’ player development, and I’m told the two, who played together with the Bruins for three and a half seasons, regularly communicate.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Brown was solid last season and I expect him to be a bit better this year now that Sutter is gone. I'd never make that trade. 7 million for Phaneuf is GROSS.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Yeah I'd keep it simple. Try for Thornton if the price is right and maybe take a chance on a guy like Grigorenko for the bottom 6.

 

[kingsboy11]

Brown was solid last season and I expect him to be a bit better this year now that Sutter is gone. I'd never make that trade. 7 million for Phaneuf is GROSS.

Agreed. 1 less year does not make up for an extra 1.2 million.

 

[Reclamation Project]

LOL at the trade thread on it. Watch the ****ing games losers!

 

[Bandit]

But panoof is GREAT as a number 3... getting paid #1 money.

 

[Reclamation Project]

I really think he can hit 20 goals/30 assists next season, or somewhere close.

 

[Little Psycho]

But panoof is GREAT as a number 3... getting paid #1 money.

What happened to Karlzzon?! Oh yah, he switched to forward.

Ottawa can keep him and his nasty contract.

 

[kings11]

I really think he can hit 20 goals/30 assists next season, or somewhere close.

Are we talking about Dustin Brown??

 

[Reaper45]

I'm one of the few who'd take Phaneuf, but they'd have to retain, and take Gaborik, Clifford plus.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I'm one of the few who'd take Phaneuf, but they'd have to retain, and take Gaborik, Clifford plus.

Why would they have to retain? Gaborik and Clifford combined cost close to $6.5M. That doesn't make any sense for them to retain, especially when they're getting a far worse return.

 

[kovacro]

I really think he can hit 20 goals/30 assists next season, or somewhere close.

I don't think a point total in the low 40's is unreasonable. Interested to see how Stevens and Co. deploy him in the lineup.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I'm one of the few who'd take Phaneuf, but they'd have to retain, and take Gaborik, Clifford plus.

Sounds more like not wanting him.

 

[Reaper45]

Why would they have to retain? Gaborik and Clifford combined cost close to $6.5M. That doesn't make any sense for them to retain, especially when they're getting a far worse return.

You're right, it wouldn't make sense for them to retain. But it's all fantasy anyways and if I was the Kings GM that's the only way I'd make that trade.

 

[kovacro]

I doubt Ottawa is on Brown's list of teams he would waive to go to anyhow.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Are we talking about Dustin Brown??

14 goals and 22 assists last year. I think he'll be better under Stevens. I don't see 50 being impossible.

 

[Reaper45]

Sounds more like not wanting him.

Kinda, but if you had him at the cost of Gaborik+, it gives you the option of moving Muzzin or Martinez if that is what you're looking for. The idea of moving a top 4 for spare parts and then moving a top 4 for needed piece(s) is ideal albeit fantasy.

 

[kings11]

14 goals and 22 assists last year. I think he'll be better under Stevens. I don't see 50 being impossible.

He and Carter showed good chemistry last season, I'm thinking he hits 45pts with 20 goals

 

[Reclamation Project]

Either way, he belongs in the Top 6 out of the gate. I'd probably put him next to Kopitar.

 

[johnjm22]

14 goals and 22 assists last year. I think he'll be better under Stevens. I don't see 50 being impossible.

It depends on how much power play time he gets also.

 

[Reclamation Project]

True, I'm also expecting a rebound season from Kopitar that will elevate Brown's assist totals.