Iron Balls McGinty
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If I was Bob's agent I'd say:
"So you're willing to have 5.8 million of your cap tied up in a goalie are you..."
If that's the case, just sign the guy and get it over with.
If I was Bob's agent I'd say:
"So you're willing to have 5.8 million of your cap tied up in a goalie are you..."
If I was Bob's agent I'd say:
"So you're willing to have 5.8 million of your cap tied up in a goalie are you..."
This leads me to believe they might do a one year deal with Bob.
I'd be all for a one year deal. Pay the man what he's earned, but make him earn it again. I hate long term deals for goalies, they almost never earn the contract. Luongo is a great example.
Maybe I'm being naive by making this comment, but asking for permission to talk with Kipper and actually talking to Kipper makes all the difference in the world to me. Asking for permission is due diligence to me from GMJK's perspective, talking with Kipper is grounds for concern. The news we've gotten doesn't go far enough.
If I was Bob's agent I'd say:
"So you're willing to have 5.8 million of your cap tied up in a goalie are you..."
AP suggested in his chat today the CBJ also kicked the tires on Bernier recently.
He thinks $5.5m x2 would get Bob signed. I'd do that deal for two reasons. 1. he's earned $5.5 2. we'd only be on the hook for two years if he comes back down to earth.
I would not do a 4 year deal under any circumstances. Further, if someone signs him to an ungodly offer sheet, I'd take the 4 first rounders and laugh all the way to the bank.
If they really want to get in Bob's head, the CBJ should "let it be known" they are talking to Bryzgalov.
Not to plan for the worst but any thoughts on Ray Emery or Nabokov? I don't know if they're looking to resign Nabby (probably) but with Raanta coming in I can see them letting Emery walk possibly. 2 back-ups don't make a starter but at least the experience is there.