Around the League 2018-2019 Part 3

[johnjm22]

8 years at 5.9M for Karlsson sounds like a pretty great deal to me. He's only 26 years old.

 

[deeshamrock]

William Karlsson got an 8-year deal at just under $6M.

So many buyouts in their future.

Good deal for the Knights
I'd rather have him at 6M , a true top 6 forward then being stuck with Hayes at 7M, for a 2nd line wannabee.

 

[deeshamrock]

Anders Lee is going to explore all his options. Apparently, he isn't happy with the term the Isles offerred. I see both sides of this. he's a good forward, great leader, wears the C well. But he's 28 and I'm not giving anything longer than 5 yr, 6 max.
Players want the money, I get it, but at some point, you have to be realistic. Going forward, those days are over, for the most part when you're over 25 yrs old. Too risky.
And is getting those 2 to 3 yrs worth him signing with a team that isn't as good? I'm not even sure, given the 81.5 CAP, if many teams would offer an LTC.

He's on a good team, on the rise. Do the right thing, take a shorter length.

 

[tny760]

shocked karlsson signed for less than $6M after the contracts we've seen in the past week or two

probably some brown paper bag money involved there cause he really could have taken them to the woodshed..

he may turn out to be a bit of a bargain towards the end of that contract with how salaries are inflating

 

[Kings man 4 life]

shocked karlsson signed for less than $6M after the contracts we've seen in the past week or two

probably some brown paper bag money involved there cause he really could have taken them to the woodshed..

he may turn out to be a bit of a bargain towards the end of that contract with how salaries are inflating

Considering it's Vegas they probably threw in some guaranteed advertising revenue from another company to sweeten the pot, for a lower contract rate. He would be the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future. In a city like Vegas his mug could move merchandise.

 

[The Tikkanen]

Considering it's Vegas they probably threw in some guaranteed advertising revenue from another company to sweeten the pot, for a lower contract rate. He would be the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future. In a city like Vegas his mug could move merchandise.

No taxes and sunshine go a long way too.

 

[KINGS17]

Out of all the players who should be better off with a competent NHL coach it's Kovalchuk. TMAc isn't going to play him on the 4th line or struggle with "how to use him". As soon as the Kings signed Kovalchuk they should have fired Stevens. And they should have never hired WD40 who shockingly got another gig.

I think we should see a much improved power play out of the Kings this season. Brown is the guy to put in front of the net, not Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk needs to be the offside wing, opposite the lazy guy glued to the half wall, or at the point.

Hopefully, McLellan gets Kopitar to quit being so predictable on the half wall, or removes him from the #1 power play unit.

 

[KINGS17]

No taxes and sunshine go a long way too.

Yeah, if you're a professional hockey player in his 20's, and get to go somewhere else in the summer, there are a lot worse places to live than Las Vegas October - June.

 

[RocketKing]

shocked karlsson signed for less than $6M after the contracts we've seen in the past week or two

probably some brown paper bag money involved there cause he really could have taken them to the woodshed..

he may turn out to be a bit of a bargain towards the end of that contract with how salaries are inflating

Its a fantastic deal for the team as far as a player contract goes, but they are WAY over the cap and are going to have to trade 1 or 2 guys for very cheap or futures. I'd guess that Marchessault at 5M per year is one guy they'd be looking to deal and/or maybe Colin Miller? I can't image that they are going to get back a huge amount for whoever they dump.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Its a fantastic deal for the team as far as a player contract goes, but they are WAY over the cap and are going to have to trade 1 or 2 guys for very cheap or futures. I'd guess that Marchessault at 5M per year is one guy they'd be looking to deal and/or maybe Colin Miller? I can't image that they are going to get back a huge amount for whoever they dump.

Colin Miller has been blowing in the trade winds ever since they were eliminated in the 1st round.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

No taxes and sunshine go a long way too.

 

[The Tikkanen]

Yah, property is cheaper and you can go anywhere and never be bothered by Vegas fans who I don't think know one player from the next. And if you're a single man there is a steady stream of women every weekend. What's not to like?

 

[KINGS17]

If you have a choice, such as a business you can work virtually from any location, there is no reason to live in states with high local and state taxes.

The only reason California gets away with it at this time is the cap gains generated by the millionaires in Silicon Valley. One day, that will stop and California will be hurting.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think we should see a much improved power play out of the Kings this season. Brown is the guy to put in front of the net, not Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk needs to be the offside wing, opposite the lazy guy glued to the half wall, or at the point.

Hopefully, McLellan gets Kopitar to quit being so predictable on the half wall, or removes him from the #1 power play unit.

Lmao it was such a long, awful season I nearly forgot the "we're just trying to confuse them" of putting Kovalchuk in front of the net.

Confuse for Hughes almost worked, though. Almost. If it weren't for those pesky lottery balls.

 

[AKAY47]

Any interest in bringing Colin Miller back to LA? Vegas will have to trade some players to get under the cap. Thoughts?

 

[kingsfan28]

WD40 is back in junior hockey, where he belongs. He sure isn’t an NHL-caliber coach, which really showed last year.

If there ever was a case for a coach being a fraud, it was him! Who rolls 4 lines in OT? Oh... WD40 does.

 

[yankeeking]

Something should be done about that in the new cba that gives them the chance to add a couple better players/ vets while the taxed teams have to run with more ELC types . California heavily taxes higher incomes and it's only going to get worse with the super majority in the states government they don't have to ask us raise taxes anymore and have new programs rolling out constantly

 

[kilowatt]

Lmao it was such a long, awful season I nearly forgot the "we're just trying to confuse them" of putting Kovalchuk in front of the net.

Confuse for Hughes almost worked, though. Almost. If it weren't for those pesky lottery balls.

delete this

what a god damn nightmare

 

[jfont]

Something should be done about that in the new cba that gives them the chance to add a couple better players/ vets while the taxed teams have to run with more ELC types . California heavily taxes higher incomes and it's only going to get worse with the super majority in the states government they don't have to ask us raise taxes anymore and have new programs rolling out constantly

I don't think you know this but in order to raise taxes in California, you need a 2/3 majority from voters

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Lmao it was such a long, awful season I nearly forgot the "we're just trying to confuse them" of putting Kovalchuk in front of the net.

Confuse for Hughes almost worked, though. Almost. If it weren't for those pesky lottery balls.

And that was BEFORE Willie D became attached to this catasrof***.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Lmao it was such a long, awful season I nearly forgot the "we're just trying to confuse them" of putting Kovalchuk in front of the net.

Confuse for Hughes almost worked, though. Almost. If it weren't for those pesky lottery balls.

And that was BEFORE Willie D became attached to this catasrof***.

 

[kovacro]

Any interest in bringing Colin Miller back to LA? Vegas will have to trade some players to get under the cap. Thoughts?

He's under a pretty good deal at sub $4 million for the next 3 years. He will turn 27 in October.

Wouldn't object to it but, depends on what the price is. Vegas is cap strapped so unlikely they would ask for much in return (maybe pick(s)?) if they are looking to clear space.

I was also thinking Brenden Dillon who has one more year left on his deal. Same type of deal with SJ, they are still looking for cap space and if the Kings are looking for short term help on the backend, it might be an idea. Has some familiarity with TM as well.

Maybe a pick gets it done.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

I don't think you know this but in order to raise taxes in California, you need a 2/3 majority from voters

It might be complicated, but I feel the cap should be based on player salaries after state or province taxes. So, a $5M post-tax salary in FL or MTL or CA would be the same cap hit. (The actual salaries would be different, but the post-tax hit are the same.) This would eliminate the inequity among the teams with no state income taxes and ones with high ones.

 

[LAKings88]

Vegas has some kind of advantage, you don’t say.

 

[KINGS17]

He's under a pretty good deal at sub $4 million for the next 3 years. He will turn 27 in October.

Wouldn't object to it but, depends on what the price is. Vegas is cap strapped so unlikely they would ask for much in return (maybe pick(s)?) if they are looking to clear space.

I was also thinking Brenden Dillon who has one more year left on his deal. Same type of deal with SJ, they are still looking for cap space and if the Kings are looking for short term help on the backend, it might be an idea. Has some familiarity with TM as well.

Maybe a pick gets it done.

Wouldn't mind seeing the Kings trade for Dillon, then selling him at the deadline.