The Great Weal
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Why is this even a risk? We have a ton of cap space. Not to mention that offersheets aren't successful anymore.
Player Discussion Arber Xhekaj: The Sheriff
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teamfirst
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BLONG7
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Your buddy needs to watch hockey other than Leafs TV.............................man some leaf fans are void of a brain at times. He may have forgotten to take his meds that day.........
No they really don't. Go back and read what was said about him last year which was spot on.
Many of us felt it was impossible to gauge what his ceiling was going to be given his progression curve.
I watched Arber play a near perfect game earlier this season against Boston so it was obviously always in him...
He couldn't replicate it until after his recall and it became very evident he was playing like a 4D on our recent road trip.
There is nothing more satisfying than watching players refuse to take on a defender along the boards.
Unless it's watching a forward shy away from picking up a puck in the corner they'd won a race to.
Mark my words Florian will be exactly the same in terms of unexpected progression.
He's starting to show that now and some of us saw it's beginnings in camp.
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That Borje Salming character was pretty good.
I can't wait for the first game Arber and Florian suit up for the Habs at the Bell Center.
I'll be the one in the crowd holding up the sign that says...
"Every Day is Kosovo Independence Day"
I'll be the one in the crowd holding up the sign that says...
"Every Day is Kosovo Independence Day"
Yes they really do. I invite you to scroll this thread which shows you most posters sees Xhekaj as a third pairing defenseman. For sure they are exceptions but they aren't the norm. I'm glad if there is posters that sees Xhekaj otherwise.
Speculation: - What do we do with the D-core? Something's gotta give
- Matheson/Savard/Kovacevic (vet D) - Guhle/Xhekaj/Struble/Harris/Barron (young NHL D) - Hutson/Reinbacher/Mailloux/Engstrom/Konyushkov (D prospects with high NHL potential) - Trudeau etc. (solid D prospect that can become NHL'ers) That's just a crazy list of D-men, obviously having all these...
And that was last month and not last year.
Not the posts/posters I listen to or pay much attention to.Yes they really do. I invite you to scroll this thread which shows you most posters sees Xhekaj as a third pairing defenseman. For sure they are exceptions but they aren't the norm. I'm glad if there is posters that sees Xhekaj otherwise.
Speculation: - What do we do with the D-core? Something's gotta give
- Matheson/Savard/Kovacevic (vet D) - Guhle/Xhekaj/Struble/Harris/Barron (young NHL D) - Hutson/Reinbacher/Mailloux/Engstrom/Konyushkov (D prospects with high NHL potential) - Trudeau etc. (solid D prospect that can become NHL'ers) That's just a crazy list of D-men, obviously having all these...forums.hfboards.com
And that was last month and not last year.
What can I tell you.
I would offer Xhekaj a 8 year 2.5M AAV contract right now if he would accept it. Banking on his upside.
That would be beyond insulting
Never know. His blue color nature might take the money for the security.
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Sorinth
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I can't see that as being realistic, if you want to go 8 years it would minimum be 4 or 4.5. And even that is Arber taking the security of a long term deal over maximizing his potential earnings.
Now we should definitely see what he would want in terms of a long term deal since he's such a unique player that there will always be a spot for him. But chances are they will have a bridge deal that brings him to his last RFA year. It's also worth noting that whatever number he comes in at will kind of set the tone for the Guhle contract as well.
You never know though.
I think Hughes will try to tie up every core piece he believes in long term if he can.
That was the whole idea of trying to set a bar with Suzuki it sets a tone for those who want to be a part of it.
This of course provided he thinks the player can be moved easily at any point during the term of said contract.
I think he'll also avoid NTC NMC like the plague being on the other side of it now.
viceroy
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I'd be willing to move the Rocket from Laval to Kirkland.
I'm down for a 3.125 per for 8yrs to anything under a 4 million AAV.
I've personally given up on figuring out Pronman's player evaluations.
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viceroy
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"You're gonna take it and you're gonna like it!"
p.s. Yes I know that's from a different movie.
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Abner is already playing in our top four defence pairings and is quickly becoming a team leader. He’s only going to get better and more impactful. If you can lock up that type of player for under $4 million per year, you are doing well. Very well.
Habs Halifax
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With the looming cap increase to come, doubt he takes $3M for 6 years. This smells bridge deal big time. 2 or 3 years at $2M-$3M or they try a 1 year deal. If it's a 5+ year contract, I think his agent will push for $4M+
My gut tells me it will be 2 year bridge. Hard to predict the AAV but something around $2M or just north of that. A prove it contract where he comes out of that as a legit top 4D and then goes after the $5M+ long term deal.
Doubt his agent will advise him to take the team friendly 6-8 year extension with a looming cap increase to come.
OldCraig71
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Habs Halifax
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If he wants the security because he is a blue color type, he don't have to take the 8 year term. He can easily get the 5 year deal at $3M. That still sets himself up for life if there is a career injury or he fades in development.
These are likely the types of contracts Hughes and his agent will discuss.
1 year at $1.75M
2 years at $2.25M
3 years at $2.5M
4 years at $2.75M
5 years at $3M
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Pompeius Magnus
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The thief, that's a fun one ! With Ray Milland, if memory serves, the angriest actor ever. Haven't watched it in ages. I'm a bit of a fiilm noir buff, I've seen a million of them, so I'm always happy to catch a reference around here
Hughes has to try to lock him up longterm. These are the types of opportunities you cash in on. Xhekaj may want the security of a longterm deal over the risk of a short term one. Especially given the risks he faces as a pugilistic specialist.
