Around the League 2024-25 season

[Raccoon Jesus]

It really wouldn’t surprise me if the max contract term comes down in the next CBA.

It would surprise me, the PA would want some SWEET concessions to make up for that

in a cap world that cuts into earning power, term is one of the only tools they can use to boost it

 

[tigermask48]

Are there any of these max length contracts that haven't aged like milk at some point over the course of the deal?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Are there any of these max length contracts that haven't aged like milk at some point over the course of the deal?

A lot of the current ones are younger players rather than older players and those typically age much better, think Doughty's first contract.

The bigtime UFA contracts though typically end up rancid halfway....but different purpose on those ones probably.

 

[johnjm22]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837644718081003551

I'm a closeted Sabres' fan. I'm looking forward to this season for them. I think JJ could be poised for a breakout. He had 25 even strength goals last year.

 

[KingsFan7824]

The bigtime UFA contracts though typically end up rancid halfway....but different purpose on those ones probably.

Yet we act like the Kings are the only idiots. Every team has done, is doing, or will do this. It's part of the business. Is TB winning anything again any time soon? No. Did they go full rebuild? No. They let Stamkos walk, which is the smart move(although trading him at the deadline in non-contender year would've been smarter), but then turned right around and gave Guentzel a $9m hit for 7 years when he's going to be 30 next month.

 

[Steve Zissou]

This just looks... off.

 

[Faterson]

This just looks... off.

Brutal Photoshop vibes.

 

[johnjm22]

Tobi with a rough pre season game.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Tobi with a rough pre season game.

Pretty cool of Florida to ice a roster of harry potter spells

 

[raswilliam]

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Tough for Edmonton to counter that when you have Darnell Nurse standing right there.

 

[Lt Dan]

Tough for Edmonton to counter that when you have Darnell Nurse standing right there.

that Nurse contract is the gift that keeps on giving

 

[AbsentMojo]

The oilers next season (assuming EB gets 11mil per) will have 46 mil in cap tied up in just 4 players..That is the sound of a window slamming shut.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

It would surprise me, the PA would want some SWEET concessions to make up for that

in a cap world that cuts into earning power, term is one of the only tools they can use to boost it

The NBA PA love their 4-5 contract years because players are always on the move and maximizing their earnings. Basketball carries a high risk of injury these days, too.

Hockey, like football, tends to be more of a team sport than a player’s sport, but it’s still something worth considering for the NHLPA.

 

[raswilliam]

Just saw that Alec Martinez plays for the Blackhawks now. that signing was off my radar. Would have been nice to have him back if we had room for him. You know for old time sake.