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Looks like Arber has dropped some pounds judging by his face. That would be great for his mobility and defensive game.
QO have fixed value based on the previous contract AAV. They are used to retains a RFA player rights pass July 1st (they become UFA otherwise). They are not often signed.I guess he didn't like the QA they sent.
I guess he didn't like the QA they sent.
QO (qualifying offers) have fixed value based on the previous contract and are used to extend rights pass the deadline so the player doesn't turn UFA. They rarely get signed and expire by July 15th. It's just a negotiation delay mechanism.95 NHL games but probably thinks he deserves more. We used him on our waivers exempt to start the season last year where he started AHL. Probably didn't like it but sucked it up.
Liljegren just got 2x $3M.
* 196 NHL games with 65 pts and 14 goals (0.33/game).
Xhekaj is just existing his ELC. I believe both Barron and Xhekaj got qualifying offers around $1.75M. Call it the Harris bridge but a bit of inflation due to a higher cap.
Won't be surprised if both Barron and Xhekaj got 2 year deals at $2M.
QO (qualifying offers) have fixed value based on the previous contract and are used to extend rights pass the deadline so the player doesn't turn UFA. They rarely get signed and expire by July 15th. It's just a negotiation delay mechanism.
All it tells us is that negotiation with Barron/Xhekaj wasn't a priority before July 1st.
Its true ,besides Kovacevic, Harris is the guy everybody is trading. Thing is, MSL is giving him decent ice time and clearly has a level of trust in him. So I dont think the Habs have him as a guy they are definitely moving. Sure he is fairly vanilla in his play but that shows up as a fairly safe game and teams are happy to be able to put a guy on the ice that will safely eat some minutes. And it isnt as if he doesnt have ability, he is a nice skater and is able to get the puck moving out. On top of this, Harris is very community oriented and seems like a real decent human being, and while you may say so what does that have to do with hockey, to me I see a high character person.Yes, those guys would obviously play above him.. but the thing is that you need a bottom pair, a bottom pair that can be cheap, give you around 13 minutes a night and feel good about that.
Harris is that type of defenseman. The Stars couldn't trust their 6th defenseman and it hurt them as they burnt out after two big series and a third tough test against Edmonton.
They didn't trade him yet. Keep my boy Kent, don't do something you will regret.
They didn't trade him yet. Keep my boy Kent, don't do something you will regret.
They drafted his brother probably because of what they like about him and added more of it with Florian. I am old school and like the hard-nosed players, always loved them come playoff time which is where they really shine.They are pretty high on the kid and recognize organizationally that he brings elements needed to win the cup.
I doubt he is going anywhere.
They are pretty high on the kid and recognize organizationally that he brings elements needed to win the cup.
I doubt he is going anywhere.
I can see us giving Arber 2 1/4 His numbers are actually pretty decent for a team that struggles to score and to keep pucks out of our net.95 NHL games but probably thinks he deserves more. We used him on our waivers exempt to start the season last year where he started AHL. Probably didn't like it but sucked it up.
Liljegren just got 2x $3M.
* 196 NHL games with 65 pts and 14 goals (0.33/game).
Xhekaj is just existing his ELC. I believe both Barron and Xhekaj got qualifying offers around $1.75M. Call it the Harris bridge but a bit of inflation due to a higher cap.
Won't be surprised if both Barron and Xhekaj got 2 year deals at $2M.
I can see us giving Arber 2 1/4 His numbers are actually pretty decent for a team that struggles to score and to keep pucks out of our net.
For all the running around he did earlier in his career it's obvious how much he settled down towards the end of last season.
I'm not sure if everyone will agree but he showed signs of being a reliable 2nd pairing guy some nights.
Everyone hankering to sign Guhle this is the guy I want sewn up for a bit this year. Guhle can wait.
Its doesn’t matter what other team wants. He’s a RFA and Xhekaj rights are owned by MTL. So, he can only deal with Montreal for now. He’s not worth 4m$/year at the moment.Other teams want him, min 4 mil x 3
Thats not how RFA works.Its doesn’t matter what other team wants. He’s a RFA and Xhekaj rights are owned by MTL. So, he can only deal with Montreal for now. He’s not worth 4m$/year at the moment.
Exactly! After 1 July an NHL team can offer an RFA a contract.Thats not how RFA works.
True . We have 20m$ unused. Cant see a team risking to sign Xhekaj to an offer while we have plenty of money to match. We saw the consequence with Aho/KK.Exactly! After 1 July an NHL team can offer an RFA a contract.