Confirmed Signing with Link: [CBJ] Jackets and Seth Jones agree to deal (6 years, $5.4M AAV)

[ZeHockeyFan]

#1 potential RHD are rare but always seem to hold higher value for some reason.

Because right shooters in general are quite rare- forward or defense.

recent norris winners and finalists have been pre dominantly RHD

That may just be coincidence. Some of the most prolific winners of the trophy in Harvey, Lidstrom, Orr and Bourque, have been all left-shooters. Then again, left-shooters are all too common in the NHL.

RyJo was a coaches beef as well as the org havign poor negotiating histopry with the player i imagine

I think that did play a role, but I happen to think Columbus did need a major piece on D and Nashville's desire for some offensive oomph created the perfect storm.

 

[VanTampaFan]

Im really surprised that he didnt wait for an offer sheet. He probably left $6mm on the table over the life of that contract.

 

[Schenn]

Wow awesome contract for cbj.

 

[Major Happy*]

Im really surprised that he didnt wait for an offer sheet. He probably left $6mm on the table over the life of that contract.

Seriously? Players dont "wait" for offer sheets, lol

 

[TheOllieC]

Wow, great deal for Jones.

Hasnt proven anything and becomes a UFA at a very young age.

Terrible deal for CBJ.

Awful deal for CBJ

You're right. Columbus shouldn't keep their good young defensemen and try to be more like Edmonton.

 

[King Weber]

Happy to see him get paid. Still like the guy a lot.

Great deal for both sides.

 

[nbducksfan19]

Good Deal. Hoping Lindholm takes a similar or slightly higher deal.

 

[Kentucky]

Jones, Murray and Werenski are a great young core to build the D around.

Great deal for Jones and the Jackets.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hahaha, I bet you haven't watched Josi much and use stats to make your case.

As a Hawks fan that has watched Josi numerous times, he's absolutely one of the most underrated defenseman in the league, imo. Love his game.

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

Pouliot makes 4.0 Jones makes 5.4 Wowowow.
Even better ,
Sekera makes 5.5 -Jones makes 5.4 Double Wowowow.

Sekera and Pouliot were signed before the cap went stagnant

 

[Riptide]

Smoking deal for Jones and the CBJs. Might be a tad high next season, but this will be a steal within the next 2 years. Good on CBJ.

 

[CaptBrannigan]

Wow seems like a good deal for the team.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

But...but OFFER SHEET...but...but. Columbus has no cap...but...

 

[Sarava]

Good for Columbus. Nice to see!

 

[TOGuy14]

Surprised at the low cap hit.

Surely people would have offered up much more on an RFA contract....

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Great deal!

 

[Hockeypete49]

Wow awesome contract for cbj.

I totally agree with you. He left a ton of money on the table so it is a very nice deal for the bj's.
By the way, who is his agent or firm that represents him?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I totally agree with you. He left a ton of money on the table so it is a very nice deal for the bj's.
By the way, who is his agent or firm that represents him?

Pat Brisson

 

[MikeK]

Solid deal

 

[jboknows]

I think Morgan Rielly's contract set a bit of a precedent this year for young, future star, defencemen.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

I think Morgan Rielly's contract set a bit of a precedent this year for young, future star, defencemen.

Jones is better than Rielly though.

 

[McShogun99]

Maybe, just maybe Jones actually likes playing for Columbus and wanted to get a deal done that's market value for him.

 

[Seanaconda]

Salaries will keep going up for sure. doughty was already at 7m

so when PK would have become a free agent in 2018 havign played with a 5.5 or so contract... he would have probably asked for at 9.. but then you have that 9m at 8 years and his last three years would be at 33 34 and 35 years old. thats the only thing. And dont forget the risk of leavign is also high.. to 'play the market' liek Stamkos. you can get tempted to try for 10m or more

this way he is signed for the peak years of his hockey career. and not past 34 where D men tend to slow down.

but as I said.. based on potential.. this is a great deal and im sure hell live up to it (Jones)

if he stays a 30 point d man though..which i doubt..

Idk if he is as good as a 9 mill contract warrants chances are he will be worth it or close enough to suffer for a year or 2 till 35. But he does check alot which is hard on the body so maybe not but who knows.

Really the only reason to bridge or not bridge in my mind is to hit peak years of a low cap hit when you're going for the cup so you can spend on other pieces.

 

[TheStuntman]

If Jones gets 5.4 mil, what does Lindholm get?

 

[nbducksfan19]

If Jones gets 5.4 mil, what does Lindholm get?

id guess 5.6. A bit older, a bit better (at this point).