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.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

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.

Really good point. Though the NBA has a soft cap though vs. the NHL's hard cap. If that's the tradeoff I could see it--but otherwise you're going to have to make a concession for earning potential/security

 

[All The Kings Men]

Really good point. Though the NBA has a soft cap though vs. the NHL's hard cap. If that's the tradeoff I could see it--but otherwise you're going to have to make a concession for earning potential/security

the NBA salary cap is wild

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-offseason-what-is-the-cbas-second-apron-and-how-does-it-limit-high-spending-teams-215607328.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIDugHX5yYG2IsE9xM2eJ4MLIDM5xT474x6qZchp9k3poeq2qVOBIQ61l-JI9AfSgC8_eC-0RgfmUmdVVrHWy0fC4T38LE8nE64mjsTkWyufoBPE8h94BzTaDmKD7XkSlJmuUc9TCjqJqzKff95GKeEVej2NDPQUMYXltXQvyTk5

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Really good point. Though the NBA has a soft cap though vs. the NHL's hard cap. If that's the tradeoff I could see it--but otherwise you're going to have to make a concession for earning potential/security

This is a bit of a hot take, but I actually really like the NBA system. It makes every offseason exciting with a lot of player movement.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I am a little surprised that I odn't think ive ever seen anyone suggest a soft cap/luxury tax for the nhl

 

[King'sPawn]

I am a little surprised that I odn't think ive ever seen anyone suggest a soft cap/luxury tax for the nhl

Are you being sarcastic? Sorry, I literally showed my incapacity to pick up on sarcasm

Plenty of fans of big market teams, especially Toronto and New York Rangers, have suggested a soft cap as a "compromise". You know, the teams who can afford to go over the cap.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Are you being sarcastic? Sorry, I literally showed my incapacity to pick up on sarcasm

Plenty of fans of big market teams, especially Toronto and New York Rangers, have suggested a soft cap as a "compromise". You know, the teams who can afford to go over the cap.

Haha sorry, I guess I meant I haven't seen any legitimate sources write up anything serious about it, not just fan musing that would give their teams advantages. But that could also just be a me problem since I haven't really been looking for it either.

 

[tigermask48]

Haha sorry, I guess I meant I haven't seen any legitimate sources write up anything serious about it, not just fan musing that would give their teams advantages. But that could also just be a me problem since I haven't really been looking for it either.

I may be wrong because it was 20 years ago, but a luxury tax system was part of an initial proposal in 2004 by the NHLPA. I remember it mostly because it was the same proposal that had the hilarious one time 5% rollback of player salaries in it.

 

[lumbergh]

Note to Anze Kopitar: don’t push your teammate with your stick from behind. Nothing good comes of it.

Maple Leafs' Nylander suffers apparent head injury

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander exited his team's third game of the preseason after hitting his head on Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak's leg in the first period.Nylander immediately went to the dressing room and wasn't on the bench to start the second frame. The Leafs then...

thescore.com

 

[AbsentMojo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839362294683431342

 

[King'sPawn]