GDT: FA Frenzy time ladies and gents (for everyone else that is)

[WreckingCrew]

Well, if you wanted a side by side comparison the Borg's bet on Kotkaniemi, here it is:

Trocheck for 7 years at $5.625M; Kotkaniemi for 8 years for $4.82M.

But KK is 22, not 29...at worst KK is a minor overpay, at best a complete steal. With Tro at best it's a minor underpay, at worst it's an immovable anchor

 

[chaz4hockey]

Sheesh. I always seem to forget how much money gets thrown around in free agency.

to your point...this post on twitter:

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

The Canes made a speculative buy on a young player in Kotkaniemi instead of risking a Trocheck decline. We'll see if that bet pays off. I have continued to say here that the payoff on Kotkaniemi was not supposed to be this season.

 

[Chrispy]

Tro will be better for 2-3 years tops. After that the Koko deal will be way better. Age difference and potential being key.

Yes, but the other question is what does this team look like in 3 years?

Did they just narrow the window by making the smart long-term bet?

 

[WreckingCrew]

to your point...this post on twitter:

Man those all aged like milk didn't they?

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Yes, but the other question is what does this team look like in 3 years?

Did they just narrow the window by making the smart long-term bet?

The Canes don't believe that they have a narrow window. That's the key difference between how they think and how us fans think, at least to me.

 

[Borsig]

The Canes made a speculative buy on a young player in Kotkaniemi instead of risking a Trocheck decline. We'll see if that bet pays off. I have continued to say here that the payoff on Kotkaniemi was not supposed to be this season.

I can see this narrative, I just wish he was a better hitter... and skater

 

[tarheelhockey]

I would have gladly given Trocheck $5.6x7. Seven years from now he'll still be a decent 3C and that will be 3C money. This seems like a missed opportunity for the Canes, unless he really just wanted that big market Cup contender experience (which I wouldn't blame him).

 

[CandyCanes]

29 vs 22

I get the age, but we're in our win now window. Trocheck has proven production as a 2C, KK does not. Trocheck is more of a win now guy. KK long term could very well work out, as soon as this season. I still like Tro better for right now.

 

[Lucky Lindy]

Bye Domi

 

[Borsig]

I still think 5.6 or whatever in 5 years will be 3c money. |

Doesn't matter now.

 

[dogbazinho]

We have alot of hostility and penalties to make up in the lineup. I'd go Kadri

 

[Brock Anton]

Hawks gunning for those picks at the TDL.

 

[FreshSeabass]

Feel like he comes back on a short deal havent heard anything on him on the tweeter

 

[Wolfpuck]

Bye Domi

At least he got to be a game 7 hero. Not many players can say that.

 

[hblueridgegal]

He had the moving van packed before the season ended. I kinda wonder re: how far in advance do these guys just know they're moving on and does it have an effect on their play?

I would have gladly given Trocheck $5.6x7. Seven years from now he'll still be a decent 3C and that will be 3C money. This seems like a missed opportunity for the Canes, unless he really just wanted that big market Cup contender experience (which I wouldn't blame him).

 

[Stickpucker]

Bye Domi

Bye Domi we will always fondly remember you for shanking Boston in game 7

 

[Svechhammer]

We'll look back at Tro as a player who was far more replaceable than we thought when he signed with NY. I don't like that signing for him. He's the kind of player whose reputation ends up being better than the crunch time performance.

 

[chaz4hockey]

I can see this narrative, I just wish he was a better hitter... and skater

agree on skating right now but KK is a big man and I'd take his hitting over Tro.

 

[Borsig]

I'm not a fan of paying Nino long term. I can't really put a finger on it, but there's a reason he wasn't fast to go like Tro.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Bye Domi

Depending on usage (i.e. playing with Kane), this could make Domi a lot of money.

 

[WreckingCrew]

I'm not a fan of paying Nino long term. I can't really put a finger on it, but there's a reason he wasn't fast to go like Tro.

Probably because there are a lot more wingers on the market right now

 

[Incubajerks]

We'll look back at Tro as a player who was far more replaceable than we thought when he signed with NY. I don't like that signing for him. He's the kind of player whose reputation ends up being better than the crunch time performance.

AMEN!

 

[FreshSeabass]

 

[chaz4hockey]

Leddy $16M/4 years: St. L