I agree but seeing how much he helped our defense i would be working on it big time. Our defense absolutely can use his game.
Player Discussion: Dylan DeMelo
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Hunter368
RIP lomiller1, see you in the next life buddy.
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Interesting comments from DeMelo about possible extension.
Jets Mailbag: Can Winnipeg afford to keep Dylan DeMelo? - Sportsnet.ca
Jets Mailbag: Can Winnipeg afford to keep Dylan DeMelo? - Sportsnet.ca
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WestJet
Even with such a small sample size you can tell he fits with the team. I hope Melo and JoMo make a statement this playoffs as a top pair. Would erase any bad taste left from losing our whole right side coming into the season.
GeorgeJETson
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I get a good feeling, based upon that article, that DeMelo would like to sign a contract here.
So something to look forward to.
jetsforever
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Definitely would be good to bring DeMelo back, although hopefully he isn't too expensive
I'm tired of losing RHD
I'm tired of losing RHD
PhilJets
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I’m figuring 4Mx 4 yrs as a base starting point with AAV reducing as the duration lengthens.
So 3.8M x 5yrs works.
IMO, I’d even do 4M x 5yrs, and possibly a bit more if it came down to a do or die situation.
$2M to $3M tops. 3 or 4 years. He's a good player and the type that's typically undervalued since he doesn't put up many points.
I'm a bit concerned that there haven't been any discussions yet. I think the Jets are quite worried about their financial situation. $2M to $3M might be too rich for their blood...
I'm a bit concerned that there haven't been any discussions yet. I think the Jets are quite worried about their financial situation. $2M to $3M might be too rich for their blood...
I think you're likely correct on the Jets' caution regarding finances. I do think DD at 2-3m x 4 makes a whole lot more sense than spending a similar amount on 2-3 fringe NHLers like Bittetto, Sbisa, etc. And if he can continue to help elevate JMo's game for the next 4 years at a fixed, reasonable cost you make it happen, IMO, even if it means shedding some vet glue or additional depth.
3 mil is low balling considering how much they were willing to pay Kuli and he’ll be playing on our 1st pairing with Mo. kulikov only ever played second and 3rd pairing and we paid him 4-5 mil.
Maybe. But I feel like that Kuli deal has been widely panned as an overpay in recent years, while 900k to 3 million is a pretty nice raise for a D-first player who lacks gaudy point totals. And then I was really going with GmOney’s min/max salary numbers. Dude’s got “mOney” right there in his handle, so I plumb trust the guy with that stuff.
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1stDan
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There won't be much money available in FA this season. He may just find himself getting squeezed if he is set on testing the market.
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I would hate to lose a proven player. Then again the Defensive pipeline is promising.
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DeMelo will be 28 in the first year of his next, and possibly last, contract. His estimated total career earnings are only $3.9M gross, so he is not yet a wealthy man.
Imagine being able to triple that number over the next 4 years (@ $3M AAV) and being financially secure at the age of 31.
He is not a gifted player, but he is very smart, smart enough to know a bird in the hand...
Imagine being able to triple that number over the next 4 years (@ $3M AAV) and being financially secure at the age of 31.
He is not a gifted player, but he is very smart, smart enough to know a bird in the hand...
19m over 5 years.
3.8m AAV.
Is he going to be that bad in 4 or 5 years that he wouldn't be worth 3.8m?
I would be willing to bet that a team like the Avs or maybe even Chicago would give him more than 3m in free agency. The Habs is another team (that has seen him play a lot) that would probably pay him more than 3m.
Ottawa fans said he consistently made his partner better.
Evolving Hockey's projections suggest the salary goes up beyond 3 years, to around $3.9M on a 5-yr contract.
My guess is that the Jets want a 3-4 yr deal in the $3-3.3M range, while Demelo wants 5+ years at around $4M.
My guess is that the Jets want a 3-4 yr deal in the $3-3.3M range, while Demelo wants 5+ years at around $4M.
1stDan
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I dont think that is too much for him.
At that value he is tradeable if some of our Blueline prospects pan out.
Upperdeckjet
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His play has been underwhelming for me. I am not a fan of the Demelo / Morrissey pairing.
