Player Discussion Artem Zub (D) Part 2 [Extended 4 years @ $4.6M]

[IranCondraAffair]

That tool is worse than useless.

Probably user error.

 

[SpezDispenser]

I think he's easilyba 5.5 million x 6 year player, maybe even a 6 million dollar player. He's hugely important, so let's get it done please.

 

[aragorn]

The supposed plyer we’re looking for is closer to Zub than Chychrun. We’re not a better team with that swap.

Agree, I think JBD is closer to Zub & probably exactly what Sanderson will need as a partner next season. If they were to go after another RD I would like to see them get a big tough mobile 3rd pairing RD like Scott Mayfield to patrol our blueline & pair him with Kleven in future.

 

[GCK]

Agree, I think JBD is closer to Zub & probably exactly what Sanderson will need as a partner next season. If they were to go after another RD I would like to see them get a big tough mobile 3rd pairing RD like Scott Mayfield to patrol our blueline & pair him with Kleven in future.

Mayfield is going to get paid like a 2nd pairing guy. Id steer clear.

 

[PatrickEaves]

Mayfield is going to get paid like a 2nd pairing guy. Id steer clear.

He's a top 4 defenseman.

 

[Wondercarrot]

On one hand that could be good news knowing he hasn't refused a serious offer. On the other hand, I'm not entirely sure how high Dorion is on Zub. He even said (who knows how much is lip service) that Zub was given a two-year deal because they expect JBD/Thomson to eventually be ready. Letting Zub walk would undo a lot of good Dorion has done.

Even if we get Chychrun and Zub walks, I'm not exactly thrilled.

Trading assets for Chychrun while let Zub walk as a UFA would be astoundingly stupid.

 

[guyzeur]

The supposed plyer we’re looking for is closer to Zub than Chychrun. We’re not a better team with that swap.

Can you imagine Chychrun blocking Ovi's shot with his hand???

 

[GCK]

He's a top 4 defenseman.

Maybe, maybe not

 

[aragorn]

Mayfield is going to get paid like a 2nd pairing guy. Id steer clear.

Not as much as Chychrun will cost & Mayfield can play more roles.

 

[GCK]

Not as much as Chychrun will cost & Mayfield can play more roles.

Mayfield is going to cash in this summer on a deal similar to Zub IMO. He would fit on our 3rd pair behind Zub and JBD.

 

[aragorn]

Mayfield is going to cash in this summer on a deal similar to Zub IMO.

Maybe, we'll see, he's a good player so good for him if he does. He's exactly the kind of player we need on our backend IMO.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Zub must be retained.

Another stellar performance against Dallas. Bullied Seguin on one shift and stymied Robertson in another you can literally see his momentum deflate.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Must re-sign.

 

[armani]

6 games in, Zub has been the best defenceman on the team. He looks better than he ever did, I like how confident he looks turning forecheckers away upon zone entry. Re-signing him is a priority.

 

[Salva Mea]

5.5- 6m will be good... maybe 4.5 -5

that type D cost 4-5 m in past 1-2 year.. now will be 5- 6.5 max...

hi is 27 , short contract about max 4-5 year and 5.5-6.

or large 6-7 year and 4.5-5..

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Must re-sign.

Pay the man. Get him locked up.

 

[God Says No]

5.5- 6m will be good... maybe 4.5 -5

that type D cost 4-5 m in past 1-2 year.. now will be 5- 6.5 max...

hi is 27 , short contract about max 4-5 year and 5.5-6.

or large 6-7 year and 4.5-5..

6M seems too much.

You think he'll take 5x5?

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I didn't know he would be this good. His impact out there is incredible. Really hope we can get him locked up.

 

[GCK]

6M seems too much.

You think he'll take 5x5?

I’d go 4.5 x 6. 27M vs 25M. Every 500K in cap space is important moving forward.

 

[milkbag]

I really REALLY want to see Zub re-signed, he's a beast and an absolute fan favorite... gonna be tight though.
I think he is going to test free agency and get paid top dollar (he deserves that shot), so my hopes aren't very high.

 

[God Says No]

I’d go 4.5 x 6. 27M vs 25M. Every 500K in cap space is important moving forward.

Yeah, I'd do that too. I don't think we would regret the 6th year.

 

[GCK]

Yeah, I'd do that too. I don't think we would regret the 6th year.

He would turn 33 right before the final season.

 

[OD99]

He would turn 33 right before the final season.

So you are saying we should sign him for 8 years?

He is the type of player that will age gracefully. He is so smart and smooth that even if his skating slows a bit he would be a strong defender and if he is pushed down the line-up that $4.5 won't look bad in 5 more years.

Doubt we get him that low but I have no issues with having him be a core player for a long time.

 

[GCK]

So you are saying we should sign him for 8 years?

He is the type of player that will age gracefully. He is so smart and smooth that even if his skating slows a bit he would be a strong defender and if he is pushed down the line-up that $4.5 won't look bad in 5 more years.

Doubt we get him that low but I have no issues with having him be a core player for a long time.

I don’t like 8 year term for good not great players. 6 is my max.

 

[OD99]

I don’t like 8 year term for good not great players. 6 is my max.

Ya, was being cheeky there but personally, after this much time watching his game I wouldn't have a problem with it (at that number or slightly higher).

Put it this way - if I am going to worry about him regressing 6 or 7 years from now and having to deal with that over losing and having to replace him next year I choose the extra years of a contract without hesitation.