Columbus and Anisimov are nearing a contract.

[Jackets16]

https://twitter.com/aportzline

No deal is done, but told #CBJ and C Artem Anisimov are nearing a contract. More progress here than with Sergei Bobrovsky, certainly.

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[CBJWerenski8]

I was more worried about this contract than Bob's tbh, but looks like I was wrong again.


Good to see Arty staying (hopefully)

 

[JacketFanInFL]

I was more worried about this contract than Bob's tbh, but looks like I was wrong again.


Good to see Arty staying (hopefully)

So was I - mainly because I hadn't heard any news at all on its status. Great news!

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Soo... Uhh. *looks at watch* when is this getting done?

 

[candyman82]

Soo... Uhh. *looks at watch* when is this getting done?

Probably after the draft

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Probably after the draft

Then they aren't close to a contract if that is the case. The draft is just under 30 days away. No need to wait that long if they are truly "close."

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Porty tweeted it two weeks ago. Maybe one of our Twitter warriors would ask him for an update?

 

[InjuredChoker]

Porty tweeted it two weeks ago. Maybe one of our Twitter warriors would ask him for an update?

I'm on it.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I'm on it.

Keep in mind, his original report said "told..." meaning he has a few legitimate outs, not the least of which being "I guess my source was wrong."

Still, since this was out there, it would be good to see if there's anything new, and whether McGinty's point might have some truth.

 

[Nordique]

Then they aren't close to a contract if that is the case. The draft is just under 30 days away. No need to wait that long if they are truly "close."

My thoughts exactly. He's was a strong contributor to last year's success, let's get him signed.

 

[Skraut]

Essentially Porty's post breaks down to Anisimov being the frontrunner to be re-signed.

I remember Porty reporting for weeks that Dinneen was the frontrunner to be the coach, and so this bothers me a bit.

 

[Roadman]

Ah yes the dog days.

It is what it is, when it's signed, we'll know.

 

[pmorris]

How much do you think Anisimov gets signed for?

 

[HoldFast13]

I'm betting he gets signed around 3 years around 2 mil per.

 

[The Press Express]

I'm betting he gets signed around 3 years around 2 mil per.

Theres no way! 2 mil a year will not be enough, I say 2 years at 3.3 mil will be sufficient

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I was thinking 3 years 2.5

 

[GoJackets1]

Considering Letestu's contract, it should be around that. But it won't be. I'd give him 2.7. I'd go more if he could actually stay healthy.

 

[Crede777]

I would not be surprised to see him at Huselius's old cap hit. Perhaps bring it down a bit to the new NHL so about $3.5 million per year

 

[Roadman]

I would not be surprised to see him at Huselius's old cap hit. Perhaps bring it down a bit to the new NHL so about $3.5 million per year

3.5 is a little rich I think. Maybe 4 yrs 11M.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So, for the 50th time:

Rob Mixer ‏@RobMixer 5m

Jarmo Kekalainen said #CBJ is "close" to a deal with RFA-to-be Artem Anisimov.

Rob Mixer ‏@RobMixer 21s

Kekalainen said #CBJ are sending out qualifying offers to RFAs shortly. Reiterates that Anisimov's deal could be done soon.

 

[Jackets16]

CBJBrassard16 posted it before me.

That is good news on Anisimov. Hopefully they will have a new contract to announce before the draft.

 

[Jackets16]

Kekalainen: Anisimov deal is "close"

http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=675075&navid=DL|CBJ|home

 

[Fro]

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 2m
Hearing Artem Anisimov will make in the $3.5M - $4M range

 

[DJA]

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 2m
Hearing Artem Anisimov will make in the $3.5M - $4M range

If that's true, prepare yourselves for Bob's $6 million/year deal.

 

[Fro]

exactly what the gf just said