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Confirmed with Link: Brassard re-signed (5 years, $5M per)

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Fitzy said:
I'm going to go on record here as not a fan of this contract.

I get that centers are scarce, but this isn't a good situation. That's not a far cry from what Richards was making over the next 6 years.

It's just too much for a player of his resume and caliber.
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It's not really close to the Richards contract. Richards would come out to 7.15M today and that's artificially lowered by the last 3 "retirement years" where without those the cap hit would be 10.2 in todays NHL or Kane/Toews level.

nikzherdev said:
Why are people solely looking at Brassard's regular season numbers to decide that this contract is terrible? He has been one of our best playoff performers in the two years he has been here, I'd say that holds just a little bit of weight.
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No such thing as clutch being skill and predictive.
 
RangerBoy said:
Florida gave Dave Bolland $5.5M per for 5 years as a group III.

Who are the Rangers getting to replace Brassard? The free agent market stinks. The trade market is impossible.



https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/493488584154816513
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They aren't replacing him with anyone this offseason, but that doesn't mean they couldn't replace him next offseason... or one of the following 4.

If any other NYR center develops at all, they may well have to cut them loose.
 
Brassard ranked 47th in points by a center last season, I think people here are downplaying the guy for some reason I am still not sure of?? He is 27 years old and is hitting his prime...I think this contract at worst will end up being fine value for him in a few years
 
nikzherdev said:
Why are people solely looking at Brassard's regular season numbers to decide that this contract is terrible? He has been one of our best playoff performers in the two years he has been here, I'd say that holds just a little bit of weight.
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I wouldn't say this deal is good, but it is not terrible. Between the scarcity of centers, the ability for him to perform in the playoffs, and how the market is shaping up...It's an acceptable deal.
 
JeffMangum said:
Seriously. Brassard is sheltered. Little is more comparable to Stepan.
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Yeah that's the truth. We Ll know posters here like to sit on one side of the fence and argue, but little isn't a comparison. Sam unwanted Gagner is. Tyler Ennis is. Matheiu Perrault is. They play a similar role to Brass and produced similar numbers. 15-18G 45Pt. Doesn't play a defensive role, doesn't produced offensively at a top 6 rate that warrants a high contract given their contributions.
 
BlueshirtBlitz said:
3 years would've been good. No good centers on the market right now, but Brassard for 2 years (or 1 year) would be a solid trade chip when there might be equivalent centers to be had for cheaper.
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They are only going to get more expensive as the cap continues to rise - percentage wise they'll remain around the same.
 
Mint said:
Re-sign Brassard 1 yr. Then you have players like Spezza, Krejci, Stoll, Vermette Richards available in FA the next yr.

All who are better players than Brassard.
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Can you guarantee that? Also, what are the lottery numbers? Thanks.
 
He is capable of being our #2 C with Zucc and Kreider/MSL on the wings. He had a strong first "year" as a ranger (11 in 13 regular season and then 12 in 12 in the playoffs). He's been quite the playoff performer for us and has found chemistry with Zucc. I like that he's tied up long term, but I do find the AAV a tad high for what he is. Hopefully the cap will continue to rise..
 
Jim Ramsay said:
Brassard ranked 47th in points by a center last season, I think people here are downplaying the guy for some reason I am still not sure of?? He is 27 years old and is hitting his prime...I think this contract at worst will end up being fine value for him in a few years
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The problem is that his prime is an (offensive) 2nd line center who doesn't kill penalties and isn't good in the faceoff circle.

5 million for a 1-way center who has never hit 50 points isn't a good deal, regardless of how high the cap is.

I'm not suggesting that it's an ignominious deal, but it's not a great one. I would have much rather reversed the Zuccarello and Brassard deals to 1 year for Brass and 5 for Zucc.
 
Fitzy said:
The problem is that his prime is an (offensive) 2nd line center who doesn't kill penalties and isn't good in the faceoff circle.

5 million for a 1-way center who has never hit 50 points isn't a good deal, regardless of how high the cap is.

I'm not suggesting that it's an ignominious deal, but it's not a great one. I would have much rather reversed the Zuccarello and Brassard deals to 1 year for Brass and 5 for Zucc.
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Yes sir.
 
Mint said:
Re-sign Brassard 1 yr. Then you have players like Spezza, Krejci, Stoll, Vermette Richards available in FA the next yr.

All who are better players than Brassard.
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Depending on players being free agents is crazy. At least half those guys will probably be locked up before July and the other half will probably get more than 5m per year.
 
TeamStewie said:
Depending on players being free agents is crazy. At least half those guys will probably be locked up before July and the other half will probably get more than 5m per year.
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Not so sure. Look at the deals Legwand, Roy and Ribeiro got as well. I'm fine with 1 yr stop gaps until Miller is ready for 2C duties.
 
JeffMangum said:
Just because market value dictates that he'll make $5M per, doesn't mean he's worth it.
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The market dictates a player's worth. You might not want to give the guy what he's worth, or you might think the market is out of whack, but it is what it is.
 
Fitzy said:
The problem is that his prime is an (offensive) 2nd line center who doesn't kill penalties and isn't good in the faceoff circle.

5 million for a 1-way center who has never hit 50 points isn't a good deal, regardless of how high the cap is.

I'm not suggesting that it's an ignominious deal, but it's not a great one. I would have much rather reversed the Zuccarello and Brassard deals to 1 year for Brass and 5 for Zucc.
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Oh? So what if the cap is 80M? 100M? 120M? At some point it's a good deal. Thinking like that is illogical.
 
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