Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Kailer Yamamoto re-signs with Edmonton (1 year, $1.175M)

[Three On Zero]

Looks like Sweet Potato is about to double down on himself and go for the money next year

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[McOvechking]

 

[TheNumber4]

Nice.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Nice "show me" contract.

 

[SK13]

Interesting....

 

[JT Kreider]

...$1.175 million?!?!?

That seems way too low

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[Three On Zero]

...$1.75 million?!?!?

That seems way too low

1.175

 

[PullHard]

...$1.75 million?!?!?

That seems way too low

You missed a digit in there

$1.175M

 

[JT Kreider]

You missed a digit in there

$1.175M

Right that's what I meant that is absurdly low, that's like borderline 4th line money

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Wow.. thats insanely cheap

 

[Broberg Speed]

Right that's what I meant that is absurdly low, that's like borderline 4th line money

If he hit any of the bonuses on his ELC that's a paycut.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I assumed like a 2 year deal at 2-2.5 per

 

[PullHard]

Right that's what I meant that is absurdly low, that's like borderline 4th line money

If I know Ken Holland at all, this will backfire down the line when the pendulum swings the other way next offseason/ a future offseason

 

[mouser]

Didn't do himself any favors last season. Still undetermined if he's a top 6 forward or not.

 

[Snipes45]

Show me contract. He still has to prove himself.

 

[Mobiandi]

Very reasonable deal. If he played 82 games against the Flames, he'd probably earn 6million a year

 

[mouser]

If he hit any of the bonuses on his ELC that's a paycut.

He didn't hit any of them.

 

[Three On Zero]

If I know Ken Holland at all, this will backfire down the line when the pendulum swings the other way next offseason/ a future offseason

They are extremely screwed for cap next season, 7 million with only 16 players signed. If Pulu or Sweet Potato have a good year... ooph

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

a prove it deal, makes sense why it took so long now

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

He was underwhelming playing with one of the best centres in the NHL all year.

If he wants to be paid he's gotta hit it out of the park this season. Otherwise he won't be staying in Edmonton. They have other players coming up through the ranks that will be pushing for jobs. (e.g Lavoie, Halloway, ect.)

 

[Snipes45]

They are extremely screwed for cap next season, 7 million with only 16 players signed. If Pulu or Sweet Potato have a good year... ooph

There are ways cap can be cleared. It will be a good problem to have if one/both have good years. Either find a way to sign or flip one of them for other needs.

 

[Double Dion]

That sucks. Good deal for Edmonton while we sign Gudbranson to a $1.95M contract. So tired of replacement level, no upside vets taking spots that young guys in Stockton are ready for.

 

[CanadienShark]

Sweet cap hit for a legit top 6 guy. He's going to cash in big next year.

 

[soothsayer]

That'll set the market for the other unsigned RFAs . . .

 

[SensFactor]

Much cheaper than expected but good for Oilers