Player Discussion Brad Marchand IV - CONFIRMED signed 8 years @ 6.125/yr

[JEM28]

Harry, is that you?

Haha...no, not at all.

Just a realistic Don Sweeney.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Paying Brad anything over Bergeron is a huge mistake. Sweeney better be careful on this one.

Not necessarily.

Bergy signed his deal 3 years ago. The market, salary cap, etc have all changed significantly since then. You can't look at it the same way you would if they were both signing deals at the same time. Lesser players than Bergy have signed and will continue to sign for more $ than Bergy simply because of timing. Same in any other sport. The best don't always make the most.

 

[Greek_physique]

Agreed.

I don't think Bergeron would be upset if Marchand made more then him because the salary cap system has changed in 3 years.

Crosby right now makes 8.7 yet Gino makes 9.5.

It is what it is.

 

[TMac21]

Not necessarily.

Bergy signed his deal 3 years ago. The market, salary cap, etc have all changed significantly since then. You can't look at it the same way you would if they were both signing deals at the same time. Lesser players than Bergy have signed and will continue to sign for more $ than Bergy simply because of timing. Same in any other sport. The best don't always make the most.

I get that, but still think Brad is not a 7 million dollar player.

8 x 6.5 would be ideal.

 

[kdog82]

If he doesn't accept 6.5 per year I'd trade him.

Marchand + Lauzon for Trouba + Stafford + 2nd round pick

This is all contingent if Vesey signs.

 

[BruinDust]

I get that, but still think Brad is not a 7 million dollar player.

8 x 6.5 would be ideal.

In 2014 maybe.

Cap has risen, salaries have risen, marketplace has changed.

Not sure they can justify paying Marchand 31% less than Benn.

 

[b in vancouver]

Paying Brad anything over Bergeron is a huge mistake. Sweeney better be careful on this one.

I don't know about huge mistake, but it would definitely be weird.

 

[JEM28]

I get that, but still think Brad is not a 7 million dollar player.

8 x 6.5 would be ideal.

For who...Brad?

I don't want Marchand signed for 8 years. I hardly want anyone for 8 years at this point...maybe Doughty or Karlsson. But a 36 year old Marchand would scare me at $6.5m.

 

[chizzler]

For who...Brad?

I don't want Marchand signed for 8 years. I hardly want anyone for 8 years at this point...maybe Doughty or Karlsson. But a 36 year old Marchand would scare me at $6.5m.

I don't want anything over five years anymore.

 

[Absurdity]

I say get it done.

 

[bobbyorr04]

In 2014 maybe.

Cap has risen, salaries have risen, marketplace has changed.

Not sure they can justify paying Marchand 31% less than Benn.

Exactly.

Pay the man.

I want Marchand to be a Bruin for a long time.

 

[Flannelman]

I say get it done.

Genuinely thought the initial ask would be higher. That'd be a good deal.

 

[BruinLVGA]

I say get it done.

Go for it ASAP.

 

[bp13]

I much prefer 6 years, and I think $6.5/yr is ideal.

 

[Ladyfan]

Genuinely thought the initial ask would be higher. That'd be a good deal.

I agree

do it.

 

[Bruinaura]

Sign him today, it can be the team's birthday present to Bergeron.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I say get it done.

I would be perfectly fine with this.

 

[Fierce1]

That's a good number for Marchand, I don't know why it's not done yet.

 

[Over the volcano]

I say get it done.

Not bad.

Work a deal and lock him up.

27 mil on 4 core forwards for the next 5 years is going to require a lot of kids stepping up (and maybe out if their turn to strike a deal comes too quick).

Krejci
Bergeron
Marchand
Backes

A lot to like in that group

 

[don]

Not bad.

Work a deal and lock him up.

27 mil on 4 core forwards for the next 5 years is going to require a lot of kids stepping up (and maybe out if their turn to strike a deal comes too quick).

Krejci
Bergeron
Marchand
Backes

A lot to like in that group

To much, IMO.

 

[DKH]

7/49 is what I ask for if Marchand

 

[ProdigalFan]

LOCK HIM UP! LOCK HIM UP! LOCK HIM UP!

 

[Seidenbergy]

I much prefer 6 years, and I think $6.5/yr is ideal.

Ideal perhaps, but not realistic.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Pay the man

 

[Gee Wally]

Pretty much the going rate.

7x7.

I dont like it because Im cheap and hate term over 5 years. But thats not NHL reality today.

It is what it is.

Sign him.