Confirmed Signing with Link: [DAL] Jamie Benn (8 years, $9.5M AAV)

[tony d]

He's a good player but that's way to much money for him. Dallas will regret this deal in a few yrs. I think. I'd give him 8 yrs. at 8 million per myself.

 

[paragon]

This contract is a steal if we use Toews as a benchmark.

 

[Kitchener Boy]

This contract is a steal if we use Toews as a benchmark.

Quite a few contracts are a steal with Toews as a benchmark.

 

[serp]

He's a good player but that's way to much money for him. Dallas will regret this deal in a few yrs. I think. I'd give him 8 yrs. at 8 million per myself.

While its definitly alot of money i doubt Dallas will regret the contract. The ones you usually regret is those where you overpay for secondary and role players . The players that carry teams are worth their money . Benn has been one of the best players in the league for a couple of years now he's earned that money.

 

[tucker3434]

With a 8 year deal, especially at that dollar amount, I worry about what it's going to look like from year 5-8, but screw it. Benn is a phenomenal player and he's never leaving Dallas.

Boo from this Avs fan.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

Seems like expensive(8+ cap hit) wingers never wine the cup

Ouch! Might as well trade those wingers Mitch and Nylander now.....

 

[TL12]

Good contract and term. Benn is such a dynamic player, and is well worth it to lock him up for 8 years.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Outside of the Kane and Toews contracts, I feel like all of the other elite players in hockey that have re-signed recently (since the 2013 lockout) are signed to reasonable contracts. I feel like $8.5 million to $9.5 million for guys like Stamkos, Kopitar, Subban, Malkin and Benn is pretty fair. I still find it funny how Toews makes more than all of those guys though

 

[ElGuapo]

I don't understand the complaints about term. If you don't want to dish out the years for an elite player, you aren't going to have that player. There's little reason to think he won't still be good approaching his mid 30's anyway. He doesn't just rely on physicality and hasn't taken that much of a beating. And he's only averaged missing about three games per season in his seven NHL years. Most of the missed time was due to a freak skate cut and then an appendectomy.

 

[SaintMorose]

Benn's a good enough player to make that big contract actually worth it. Hopefully this deal works out as well for both sides as it has the potential to.

 

[NewtJorden]

One of the rare player who truly deserve a deal like that. Well done Dallas.

 

[The Macho King]

Nice payday. Nice contract for the team.

Good job on locking him up.

 

[Foppa]

I can't believe I am saying this but I feel like some here are still underrating what a beast Jamie Benn is. He's still only 26 (ok, he'll be 27 in 2 days!) and does everything you can think of. His game will evolve as he gets towards the latter part of the contract but there is no doubt in my mind he'll still be a terrific player in years 7 and 8 of the deal.

Dude is worth every single penny.

 

[He Is Knocking]

That's a lot of cake. Benn looks like he's worth it however.

 

[Morry83]

There's a lot of people here who clearly haven't watched much of Jamie Benn.

 

[Stuckinthe2ndround*]

There's a lot of people here who clearly haven't watched much of Jamie Benn.

Right around the number that watch too much Jamie Benn.

 

[Duke749]

Dallas needed to sign this deal to lock up a super star player for the next 4 to 5 seasons......if/when he fades they deal with it then (flip the asset). I am sure that will be accounted for in the deal structure (front loaded with movement options in the back half of the contract). The deal is fair for both sides not a steal but it is market rate for one of the top players in the game.

Good day for Dallas and Benn.

This. Money doesn't bother me. Term is a little concerning but I'm sure Dallas covered all their basis. Had to lock him up long term.

 

[Tender Rip]

No brainer for Dallas.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Listen...

No matter what anyone says, it's a good contract.

He's a stud right now with no signs of slowing down. Paying him like a stud is the only thing you can expect. If you get a discount, great. If not, it's still good.

Good contract.

 

[gwh]

Mid pack deal. On the market, max length.

Nobody gouged anybody, bit disappointing actually.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

Fair deal for a top 5 player.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

It doesn't matter if Jamie Benn gets 8.5, 9.5, or 10. You can't lose a talent like that at age 26. You sign him and shuffle the deck chairs where needed.

 

[Elysian]

Right around the number that watch too much Jamie Benn.

That.... Is not a thing.

 

[TomDelonge]

It doesn't matter if Jamie Benn gets 8.5, 9.5, or 10. You can't lose a talent like that at age 26. You sign him and shuffle the deck chairs where needed.

Thank you. So well said. This is where the thread should start and end. 30 out of 30 GMs should be fired if they don't resign a talent like Jamie Benn in his prime. You give the man a blank check and figure your roster out later. He puts butts in seats and can't be replaced. Period.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

It doesn't matter if Jamie Benn gets 8.5, 9.5, or 10. You can't lose a talent like that at age 26. You sign him and shuffle the deck chairs where needed.

It's this simple.