Speculation: Evan Bouchard asking $11M AAV on his next deal

[Fatass]

I didn't say they would, just that in context Bouchard is asking a lot with the detriments still in his game.

I’m thinking that Dahlin contract will make some D think they deserve a lot more than they’re worth.

 

[Byron Bitz]

He pretty much gifted the Leafs their victory on Saturday. His giveaway on the Knies goal was probably the worst one of the season so far.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Bouchard could use an eye exam, his eyes aren't normal. This could explain his random disconnects from the play.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

So who would have more value to the Oilers, Bouchard @ $11 X 8 years or McAvoy @ $9.5 Million for four more years?

Seems to me McAvoy is the better player and paid less.

McAvoy even if Bouchard was at 9.5. Thing is I expect McAvoy to be worth more than 11.5 when his deal is up.

 

[BondraTime]

Contract is going to be a grenade

 

[Rowlet]

So who would have more value to the Oilers, Bouchard @ $11 X 8 years or McAvoy @ $9.5 Million for four more years?

Seems to me McAvoy is the better player and paid less.

McAvoy signed that in 22-23 right? His deal was 11.5% of the cap when signed, Bouchard getting 11 is the same percentage in a 92.5mil cap.

Time when signed matters.

 

[Baksfamous112]

On any other team Bouchard is a 45-50 points PP specialist. If this guy gets anywhere near 11M per Oilers window is done for

What makes you think I don't go to games?

That's what separates fairweather Canucks fans from fans that actually give a shit.


He'd be the best player on the Habs by a mile.

Still think Bouchard is a 11M/year player?

 

[TFHockey]

McAvoy signed that in 22-23 right? His deal was 11.5% of the cap when signed, Bouchard getting 11 is the same percentage in a 92.5mil cap.

Time when signed matters.

The % of cap might be the same, but I don't see them as the same level of defender.

 

[Slats432]

McAvoy signed that in 22-23 right? His deal was 11.5% of the cap when signed, Bouchard getting 11 is the same percentage in a 92.5mil cap.

Time when signed matters.

I would far rather have McAvoy than Bouchard.

 

[Rowlet]

The % of cap might be the same, but I don't see them as the same level of defender.

I would far rather have McAvoy than Bouchard.

I agree, but comparing the cap hit for deals signed with 4 years in between them isn't a good measure of value.

There's plenty of better reasons to take McAvoy than "he signed his contract 4 years earlier"

 

[FSL KINGS]

Only 1.75 million more than Nurse. He's worth more than Nurse.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Still think Bouchard is a 11M/year player?

Has my impression on a player, drawn from 300 good to great games, been adversely impacted by 10 bad ones?

No, I'm not f***ing stupid. He'd still be Montreal's best player.

 

[nerevarine]

Only 1.75 million more than Nurse. He's worth more than Nurse.

Surprisingly nurse has actually looked good this year and bouchard has been laying lots of stinkers

 

[TFHockey]

Has my impression on a player, drawn from 300 good to great games, been adversely impacted by 10 bad ones?

No, I'm not f***ing stupid. He'd still be Montreal's best player.

So let me ask you a serious question, if McAvoy became available from the Bruins and they asked for Bouchard as part of the trade, and knowing he is asking for $11 Million/year in negotiations, do you try to make a deal happen?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

So let me ask you a serious question, if McAvoy became available from the Bruins and they asked for Bouchard as part of the trade, and knowing he is asking for $11 Million/year in negotiations, do you try to make a deal happen?

Honestly, playoff performances taken into account, I'd maybe do that trade 1 for 1, but "as part of the trade" I'm not adding much, if at all. I think McAvoy is overrated and Bouchard is underrated.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Has my impression on a player, drawn from 300 good to great games, been adversely impacted by 10 bad ones?

No, I'm not f***ing stupid. He'd still be Montreal's best player.

I’m not even sure he was better than any of the 6 dman Montreal played last night.

 

[Maitz]

Honestly, playoff performances taken into account, I'd maybe do that trade 1 for 1, but "as part of the trade" I'm not adding much, if at all. I think McAvoy is overrated and Bouchard is underrated.

I think it's the opposite, Bouchard offensive production makes him overrated

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

That's a lot of money for a defenseman who can't play defense.

At the same time Erik Karlsson exists, so yeah... it's not unheard off.

No comparisons other than that they're both offensive Defensemen who suck at defending.

 

[HuGort]

Habs be interested if Oilers back off his contract demands? Bouchard be good with Hitson. Give you a good defenseman for Bouchard. Somebody with less talent because of Bouchard high contract. Struble?

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Only 1.75 million more than Nurse. He's worth more than Nurse.

True... at the same time - Two wrongs don't make a right.

Nurse is insanely overpaid.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Habs be interested if Oilers back off his contract demands? Bouchard be good with Hitson. Give you a good defenseman for Bouchard. Somebody with less talent because of Bouchard high contract. Struble?

chill

 

[InTheBox]

He's maybe worth half that 11 million ask. He doesn't have a great hockey IQ, and his defense is pretty shaky. Even his offense isn't great again. He's the master of firing the puck into people.

 

[Bouboumaster]

He'd still be Montreal's best player.

Weird timing to say mad shit like this lol

Bouchard would be behind Guhle and Hutson for sure, in our depth chart

 

[thefutures]

Habs be interested if Oilers back off his contract demands? Bouchard be good with Hitson. Give you a good defenseman for Bouchard. Somebody with less talent because of Bouchard high contract. Struble?

Matheson for bouchard makes sense, bouch can learn defense with the rest of mtl newbies and Edmonton gets cost controlled offensive dman. Win win

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Weird timing to say mad shit like this lol

Bouchard would be behind Guhle and Hutson for sure, in our depth chart

You might want to watch the highlights from tonight

I think it's the opposite, Bouchard offensive production makes him overrated

His defence is much better than advertised.

Habs be interested if Oilers back off his contract demands? Bouchard be good with Hitson. Give you a good defenseman for Bouchard. Somebody with less talent because of Bouchard high contract. Struble?

Right around the time you trade us Caufield for Jeff Skinner.

Matheson for Bouchard, Struble+ for Bouchard, yall are honest to god delusional