Idk why people would be mad. As long as it's not some overpay. Assuming his production drops he's still a very useful player. Veteran, tough, good scorer. Fills the Bert void in the short term while Elmer or Mazur develop.
He's a mid-30s all-purpose middle 6 cup winner hitting the open market for the first time. An overpay is pretty much guaranteed.
The guy had over 60 points. I get he's old but he's worth more than that. 3x5.5 is what I'd look for. And I'd be OK with 3x6.
What's your opinion on Larkin's deal?
Perron had just as strong a season in '22 and signed 2x4.7.
So, you've changed your stance. Got it.
Yes but Perron isn't the jack of all trades player Killorn is. No shade to Perron.
But you sure we're making your opinions regarding his comparables and projected contract known before he did. Pretty sure you disagreed with Barzal and Horvat even as comparables... I could be wrong. There were more than a few skeptics.
I don't think Stevie is building around Larkin, I think he's trying to avoid being a bottom 5 team. Without Larkin, this team is probably 3rd from the bottom next season.
welcome to the life we live with norrisnick lol.
I would be more than happy to do sign him to 5-6 mil for a 1st + 3rd next year, as long as we have made or are going to make moves to increase offense. We get our RD, we have offensive weapon(s) and our 1st next year would be a late first in this case.
lol...his literal exact words in the press conference.
Well obvious he's gonna say that after re-signing him, but the rebuild will look a lot like Stevie's career. By the time the team contends for the Cup, Larkin isn't going to be the 1C, much like Stevie wasn't at the end of his career.
