Confirmed Signing with Link: [BOS] Bruins sign Charlie McAvoy to extension (8 years, $9.5M AAV)

[danpantz]

The kid has talent and potential but not sure if he has show $9.5M worth of potential.

He’s been the #1 defenseman on one of the top defensive teams in the league for years.

 

[Deen]

Sounds legit crazy, but it's earned in full the way things are now.

 

[Patagonia]

Wait, you’re using 3 years younger as a negative?

Also you lost any credibility you have by saying Jones is better. He’s not even close and almost no one will agree with you.

Beyond Bruin fans, most of the comments are negative. He's far overpaid and will only get worse in time. Jones and Werenski played on a terrible team and their numbers were suppressed, but they still outscored McAvoy and played more games each season.

If you want to get technical, compare salaries based on age consider 24 and under DMen:

• Werenski - $9.58M (starts 2022/23);
• McAvoy - $9.5M ;
• Makar - $9.0M;
• Heiskanen - $8.45M
• Chabot - $8.0M;
• QHughes - $7.85M;
• Provorov - $6.75M;
• Dahlin - $6.0M.

There is no justification for this salary for an often injured player.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Definitely no discount.

 

[CDJ]

Beyond Bruin fans, most of the comments are negative. He's far overpaid and will only get worse in time. Jones and Werenski played on a terrible team and their numbers were suppressed, but they still outscored McAvoy and played more games each season.

If you want to get technical, compare salaries based on age consider 24 and under DMen:

• Werenski - $9.58M 9starts next year);
• McAvoy - $9.5M ;
• Makar - $9.0M;
• Heiskanen - $8.45M
• Chabot - $8.0M;
• QHughes - $7.85M;
• Provorov - $6.75M;
• Dahlin - $6.0M.

There is no justification for this salary for an often injured player.

yeah there is, he’s better than all of them

 

[danpantz]

Beyond Bruin fans, most of the comments are negative. He's far overpaid and will only get worse in time. Jones and Werenski played on a terrible team and their numbers were suppressed, but they still outscored McAvoy and played more games each season.

If you want to get technical, compare salaries based on age consider 24 and under DMen:

• Werenski - $9.58M;
• McAvoy - $9.5M ;
• Makar - $9.0M;
• Heiskanen - $8.45M
• Chabot - $8.0M;
• QHughes - $7.85M;
• Provorov - $6.75M;
• Dahlin - $6.0M.

There is no justification for this salary for an often injured player.

Love how you simultaneously point out that he’s under 24 but his contract will also get worse with time like he’s already peaked or something.

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

The kid has talent and potential but not sure if he has show $9.5M worth of potential.

Potential? Ok clearly don't watch him play. He's very clearly achieved his potential, while still having room for growth.

 

[Sheppy]

Beyond Bruin fans, most of the comments are negative. He's far overpaid and will only get worse in time. Jones and Werenski played on a terrible team and their numbers were suppressed, but they still outscored McAvoy and played more games each season.

If you want to get technical, compare salaries based on age consider 24 and under DMen:

• Werenski - $9.58M (starts 2022/23);
• McAvoy - $9.5M ;
• Makar - $9.0M;
• Heiskanen - $8.45M
• Chabot - $8.0M;
• QHughes - $7.85M;
• Provorov - $6.75M;
• Dahlin - $6.0M.

There is no justification for this salary for an often injured player.

What? He's 23...

 

[BruinsFan37]

Feels expensive now, especially in comparison to the "Bergeron Cap", but should be fine in a couple years as the cap goes up.

 

[Shocker]

Looks like a totally fair deal, people crying about overpayment are living 10 years in the past.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I'm always used to seeing Bruins players take way less than market value, so strange to see a player take what seems to be about fair value when using comparisons lol

Weird to see but good for McAvoy cashing in and getting what he deserves!!

Seems about fair for both sides

 

[Nucklehead Supreme]

Hockey fans are going to have to wrap their heads around the fact its not 2011 anymore. I dont know why people are always suprised by these cap hits as if first liners are still supposed to be paid 7 million dollars

 

[McGarnagle]

Franchise defenseman, perennial Norris candidate, you've gotta lock that down. He wouldn't give the discount that Bergeron/Marchand did, but you just have to admit he's worth it to anchor your defense.

In 8 years, $9.5 million will be nothing anyway.

 

[Patagonia]

What? He's 23...

What? He's 23...

24 in 2 months.

 

[Sheppy]

24 in 2 months.

Oh, look out.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Obviously there’s some sticker shock at 9.5 AAV but McAvoy is assuredly worth that. I’d take him before every other dman except Makar that signed this summer

 

[Son of Donegal]

24 in 2 months.

Your avatar says it all.

 

[BadBruins]

The kid has talent and potential but not sure if he has show $9.5M worth of potential.

I honestly don't think it's a signing based on "potential". If this is what he is for the next 9 seasons, there is no complaints from me. He's an all situations #1 defenseman who's been remarkably consistent for a young player. The alpha on the blueline. I just don't think many people realize just how much has been put on his shoulders since day 1. He basically took the reigns from Chara as a rookie 4 years ago and hasn't looked back. The Bruins have statistically been the best defensive team in the league since that point.... They were in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals with him has their #1 D at the age of 21...

All of the important boxes have already been checked IMO. The only two legitimate questions are can he produce on the top PP (if given time) and can he stay healthy. I'm not even sure the latter is even a concern given how little he's missed the past couple seasons. Most people expected his PP numbers to take a spike last year with Krug departing, but for much of the season Grzelyck and other LH options were forced down our throats. He did have 8 PP points in 11 playoff games as a top option though. Again, he's likely going to the that guy with Pastrnak, Hall, Marchand, and Bergeron this season.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Beyond Bruin fans, most of the comments are negative. He's far overpaid and will only get worse in time. Jones and Werenski played on a terrible team and their numbers were suppressed, but they still outscored McAvoy and played more games each season.

If you want to get technical, compare salaries based on age consider 24 and under DMen:

• Werenski - $9.58M (starts 2022/23);
• McAvoy - $9.5M ;
• Makar - $9.0M;
• Heiskanen - $8.45M
• Chabot - $8.0M;
• QHughes - $7.85M;
• Provorov - $6.75M;
• Dahlin - $6.0M.

There is no justification for this salary for an often injured player.

Oof

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

How is he only 23 lol... I swear he's been in the league waaaaaay longer.

Obviously if I really thought about it I'd realize he's still so young but honesty it's just like I assumed he was around the 27/28 years old mark... feels like he's been in the league forever

 

[TheHelmet]

I've seen the word "discount" mentioned.
this contract is not even close to a discount.

 

[izzy]

I think he’s technically worth this amount, but this could be a killer when building a roster going forward. They’ve been lucky with the discounts on that top line, but if that sort of value isn’t continuing, they may be screwed

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Can't wait to see Charlie get top line PP minutes this year and everyone who thinks he's overpaid eat crow. Guys a beast.

 

[Blitzkrug]

The one time Sweeney doesn't get something resembling a discount. Weird.

Also gotta love all the smooth brains claiming "reee not worth it!" when the dude is absolutely money at both ends of the ice at even strength. His power play production has been lackluster but that's also because he never got to play on the first unit. Cassidy loved running a top heavy first unit (Bergeron line/Krejci and Gryz at point) leaving him to play with a bunch of jabronis on the second unit.

With Krejci gone, he should be the guy who gets a chance to play with the big guns and could see an uptick in production.



Man is a monster at 5v5 alone should be enough to justify this

 

[Horton Hears A Woo]

The one time Sweeney doesn't get something resembling a discount. Weird.

Also gotta love all the smooth brains claiming "reee not worth it!" when the dude is absolutely money at both ends of the ice at even strength. His power play production has been lackluster but that's also because he never got to play on the first unit. Cassidy loved running a top heavy first unit (Bergeron line/Krejci and Gryz at point) leaving him to play with a bunch of jabronis on the second unit.

With Krejci gone, he should be the guy who gets a chance to play with the big guns and could see an uptick in production.



Man is a monster at 5v5 alone should be enough to justify this

people would rather say he is overrated before looking at stats that prove them wrong. You can’t fix stupid. This is a great day to be a bruins fan .