Player Discussion Claude Giroux

[Agent Zuuuub]

3 mill

It's still more than fair considering how he's playing not to mention he lacks a cup and should sacrifice a million for for a better chance at one.

 

[Sens9292]

2x4M still a very valuable middle 6 vet.

I’d like to see him continue playing on a 1 year contract. Don’t need to invest multiple years as it’s clear he’s slowing down with age

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Claude is eligible for performance bonuses due to his age. I am very confident that we could get him for no more than $3m cap hit next year if need be, and its feasible we get him as low as $1m if we really need the room.

Personally, I'm offering him a basement salary with a $1-2m bonus for playing 10 games. Then additional bonuses for hitting offensive benchmarks like 20+ goals or 50+ points.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[aragorn]

The Sens need to replace Giroux if not for next season than the following, but its coming fast. IMO Staois should make a play for Brock Boeser RW who used to be coached by Travis Green before re-signing Giroux, if he wants to come back.

If by some miracle Boeser agrees to come here regardless for the amount, I assume they will use the reduction in Giroux's salary, not re-signing Forsberg, Gregor, Hamonic & finding a way to move Perron & his salary to help pay for Boeser.

 

[Sun God Nika]

The Sens need to replace Giroux if not for next season than the following, but its coming fast. IMO Staois should make a play for Brock Boeser RW who used to be coached by Travis Green before re-signing Giroux, if he wants to come back.

If by some miracle Boeser agrees to come here regardless for the amount, I assume they will use the reduction in Giroux's salary, not re-signing Forsberg, Gregor, Hamonic & finding a way to move Perron & his salary to help pay for Boeser.

The sens need a new top 6 forward but Giroux would be fine being on the the third line. Injuries happen so he is a great insurance policy in that event

 

[Alex1234]

The sens need a new top 6 forward but Giroux would be fine being on the the third line. Injuries happen so he is a great insurance policy in that event

Absolutly
But we most likely can't afford a 6.5MM$ 3rd liner
That money and more needs to go to that new top 6 forward

 

[GCK]

Absolutly
But we most likely can't afford a 6.5MM$ 3rd liner
That money and more needs to go to that new top 6 forward

Giroux won’t be making 6.5M.

 

[aragorn]

The sens need a new top 6 forward but Giroux would be fine being on the the third line. Injuries happen so he is a great insurance policy in that event

I agree, but he's 37 yrs old & it's quite possible he doesn't return, but if he does it would likely be for one yr on a much reduced contract. Brock Boeser RW is in his prime & will likely be in the NHl for another 5 yrs or more & an excellent replacement. Why wouldn't we want him & if he would sign him there is nothing stopping us from going back to Giroux to re-sign at a cheaper amount.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Absolutly
But we most likely can't afford a 6.5MM$ 3rd liner
That money and more needs to go to that new top 6 forward

I dont think any team will be giving Giroux 6.5. Ottawa should be able to get him slightly below market value and can probably add an extra year to the term to make all sides happy. 2years 4M

2025-26 5M (40-60pts)
2026-27 3M (30-45pts)

Would definitely beat the value Perron is providing.

 

[aragorn]

I doubt Giroux plays anywhere else other than Ott if he decides to play another yr. However, I would use his money along with Forsberg money to acquire a GOOD RW free agent such as Boeser who is in his prime as a Giroux replacement. If they can sign Boeser than I would go back to offer Giroux a one yr contract at a substantially reduced cost if they can afford it.

 

[bicboi64]

Giroux isn't making a penny less than $4 million as long as Perron's still on the roster. Giroux has taken a step back, but it'll be hard to convince him to take $3 million. Even if he's declining, his ay will probably be better than Perron's. 2 years at $4 million aav is probably the cheapest he'll get.

 

[aragorn]

Giroux isn't making a penny less than $4 million as long as Perron's still on the roster. Giroux has taken a step back, but it'll be hard to convince him to take $3 million. Even if he's declining, his ay will probably be better than Perron's. 2 years at $4 million aav is probably the cheapest he'll get.

Perron & his contract is a problem Staois needs to clean up, it doesn't mean he can't come back & contribute in the second half of the season, but so far this has been a bad signing at an expensive cost & he has another yr, that's the real problem.

 

[Alex1234]

How

Giroux won’t be making 6.5M.

How much do you think?

 

[GCK]

How

How much do you think?

2 x 4M

 

[Emerica]

Perron & his contract is a problem Staois needs to clean up, it doesn't mean he can't come back & contribute in the second half of the season, but so far this has been a bad signing at an expensive cost & he has another yr, that's the real problem.

Perron buyout numbers would be 1.3M for the next two seasons. Potentially an option to explore, especially if the salary cap goes up more than expected

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[Alex1234]

2 x 4M

That free up 2.5 for the top 6 F mentionned