Player Discussion: Dante Fabbro

[majormajor]

He's a pending UFA and we're about 20 games away from TDL.

If we want him extended, what would be the highest acceptable AAV and term in your opinion?

Five years, $3.35m per?

He's a great fit here, a better fit than that cap hit, I understand that. But I'm sure he understands that too. He's not getting more elsewhere.

 

[tunnelvision]

Five years, $3.35m per?

He's a great fit here, a better fit than that cap hit, I understand that. But I'm sure he understands that too. He's not getting more elsewhere.

That term and AAV could be realistic, at least if we compare it to other RDs with somewhat similar stat lines and profiles. Last summer:

- 28-year old Chatfield signed a 3 years $3M per deal after scoring 20+ points once in previous years
- 25-year old Liljegren got 2x$3M after two 20+ pt seasons
- 30-yo Walker got 5x$3.6M after two 20+ pt seasons
- 31-yo Demelo got 4x$4.9M after three 20+ pt and one 30+ pt seasons
- 29-yo Roy got 5x$5.75M after three 20+ pt seasons
- 30-yo Lyubushkin got 3x$3.25M after zero 20+ pt seasons (but he's more of a strong defensive D type than two-way or offensive)

Fabbro has reached 20 point mark only once in his career (scored 3-21-24 in 2021/22), but is on pace to score 21 this year. I think due to his relatively young age (26) and role on the team he can get a bit more than $3.35M per if he wants, even on a longer deal.

I like the player but probably not for more than 2 or 3 years if he's demanding $4M+ per season.

 

[majormajor]

Hell of a defensive game last night from Fabbro. I'm loving having him and I think Wads need to sign him before I'm proven wrong on the price point.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Get this guy extended ASAP. Werenski-Fabbro is incredible.