Confirmed with Link: Islanders Sign Duclair to 4 Year Deal, $3.5M AAV

[I Loveallsports]

8 teams in 9 years.

He is who he is. I would of passed. But, when you're starving for scoring, middle of the road team, poor draft capital, lack of assets, this what you settle for.

 

[PK Cronin]

One year longer than I'd like but that's the cost of doing business sometimes. Lots of good teams before us have used him as a stopgap until something better comes along.

 

[leeroggy]

8 teams in 9 years.

So what? Every one of those have played with 8 or more teams . . . plenty of Cup winners

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Mike Sillinger19912009122
Derick Brassard2008202310
J.J. Daigneault1985200110
Jim Dowd1992200810
Olli Jokinen1998201510
Dominic Moore2004201810
Michel Petit1983199810
Mathieu Schneider1988201010
Lee Stempniak200620191010
Jim Cummins199220049
Bobby Dollas198420019
Tony Hrkac198720039
Jaromír Jágr199120189
Jussi Jokinen200620189
Grant Ledyard198520029
Bryan Marchment198920069
Dean McAmmond199220109
Kevin Miller198920049
Randy Robitaille199720089
Reid Simpson199220049
Nate Thompson20072022922
Brent Ashton198019938
Alex Auld200220128
Marc Bergevin198520048
Joël Bouchard199520068
Brian Boyle200820228
Sean Burke198820078
Anson Carter199720078
Paul Coffey*198120018
Ian Cole201120248
Doug Crossman198119948
Matt Cullen199820198
Michael Del Zotto201020228
Gerald Diduck198520018
Ted Donato199220048

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Anthony Duclair201520248
Radek Dvořák199620148
Anders Eriksson199620108
Josh Green199920128
Erik Gudbranson201220248
Bill Guerin199220108
Ken Hammond198519938
Greg Hawgood198820028
Sean Hill199120088
Larry Hillman195519738
Benoît Hogue198820028
Phil Housley*198320038
Chad Johnson201020198
Dmitry Kulikov201020248
Robert Lang199320108
Jordan Leopold200320158
Curtis McElhinney200820218
Jim McKenzie199020048
Kip Miller199120048
Riley Nash201220248
Jeff Norton198820028
Sean O'Donnell199520128
Lyle Odelein199020068
P.A. Parenteau200720178
Tyler Pitlick201420248
Dan Quinn198419978
Rob Ramage198019948
Luke Schenn200920248
Jon Sim199920118
Jarrod Skalde199120028
Bryan Smolinski199320088
Ron Tugnutt198820048
Igor Ulanov199220068
Thomas Vanek200620198
Eric Weinrich198920068
Ray Whitney199220148
Daniel Winnik200820188

 

[islesfan3913]

I know some here aren’t a fan of him, but this deal is an absolute steal at $3.5 million. DeBrusk got $5.5 million AAV for seven years earlier today, is just one year younger, and puts up extremely similar numbers to Duclair (DeBrusk 0.30 goals per game and 0.57 points per game, Duclair 0.26 goals per game and 0.54 points per game, both 0.28 assists per game). Add in the fact that he provides great speed and is a pure scorer, two things were lacking, and I struggle to see anything negative about this deal. Yes, he’s played on a ton of teams before 30, but I’m more than willing to believe that that was due more to just bad luck, playing on some bad teams who are constantly moving players out for future assets, and simply not finding a good home. He produced very well on a great Florida team for two years recently and then found success on a good Tampa team last season, so I think he’s more than capable of being a great piece for a contending team and at this price he could be one of the steals of this free agent class.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Every one of those have played with 8 or more teams

Before they were 28?

 

[warrior60]

He

One year longer than I'd like but that's the cost of doing business sometimes. Lots of good teams before us have used him as a stopgap until something better comes along

He will be on waivers by the end of season so it doesn’t matter.

 

[leeroggy]

Before they were 28?

I'm sure many did but that's for you to check.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I'm sure many did

Oh, I'm sure.

 

[Throttle]

One year longer than I'd like but that's the cost of doing business sometimes. Lots of good teams before us have used him as a stopgap until something better comes along.

Stopgaps are two year terms, not four. All his playoff teams dumped him to upgrade…

 

[Tres Peleches]

How anyone could not like this deal is crazy. Massive upgrade on the third line, and can fill in higher up

Brings speed, shiftiness, and goal scoring ability

 

[The Real JT]

He is who he is. I would ofhave passed. But, when you're starving for scoring, middle of the road team, poor draft capital, lack of assets, this what you settle for.

Had to do it. We’re not Rags’ fans here.

 

[PK Cronin]

Stopgaps are two year terms, not four. All his playoff teams dumped him to upgrade…

And there's no reason the Islanders can't do the same. He has no trade protection.

 

[crashthenet]

I don't love it but, I am sure there were a few players in this slot that wanted more and this is what 3.5 buys. I wouldn't have minded Zucker at this number for 2 years max or Perron for one. Duclair checks a few boxes including speed from a actual NHL player as opposed to a Gauthier. Is 20 goals unrealistic? No. Is it an overpay? sure - UFA day.

 

[benedictTavares]

 

[HajdukSplit]

Meh signing, should add some offense hopefully but nothing overly exciting

 

[seafoam]

I'm thinking they try Barzal-Horvat-Duclair in preseason, but Barzal is going to have to be more responsible defensively for it to work.

 

[Chockey22]

I don't love it but, I am sure there were a few players in this slot that wanted more and this is what 3.5 buys. I wouldn't have minded Zucker at this number for 2 years max or Perron for one. Duclair checks a few boxes including speed from a actual NHL player as opposed to a Gauthier. Is 20 goals unrealistic? No. Is it an overpay? sure - UFA day.

This exactly; Isles only had 3.5 to spend and he's about what you get for 3.5 on UFA day. I'm not sure this improves the team that much, but better than overspending on some of the contracts that were handed out today, and better than doing nothing at all to improve the team. I'm still hoping there's more to come over the summer.

 

[GarfSnowed]

this is a perfect signing. he will thrive under Roy and on the top 6

 

[Throttle]

How anyone could not like this deal is crazy. Massive upgrade on the third line, and can fill in higher up

Brings speed, shiftiness, and goal scoring ability

He’s gonna be pushed into a top 6 role, no doubt. Whether her stays, yeah, probably not.

 

[doublechili]

Adds speed on the wing. Doesn't seem like an overpay at $3.5M for a 3rd liner who can score 20 goals, Hopefully works out.

 

[HyeDray]

I can be as negative as any fan here, but not sure why so much hate. He brings what we need. Secondary scoring, he is good on his feet and most important — he brings speed. He also brings experience with Roy having played for him.

There is no such thing as a perfect player/fit, but this addresses a need. We needed someone that wouldnt break the bank, add something in the 20g 20a range, and someone who was mobile and speedy. AND — its a 4 year deal. This is not 7 years at 5 mil per. This is a good, solid signing.

Bringing Reilly back was also a solid keep.

My big question now is will someone move out of the lineup in a trade. Is Wahlstrom really going to be traded or does he get another chance? Is Pageau going to traded for cap relief or part of a hickey trade? No idea. Not holding my breath. But lets wait for the totality of the offseason before writing them off.

And I have no issue with either move made today thus far.

 

[PK Cronin]

Question I have, can he be effective in OT or the shootouts? That's an area this team needs help.

 

[MarsTBOW]

There goes his beard

Nah He gets the Military Shaving Profile from Lou lol!!!

 

[The Wahligator]

We’re talking about a team that put out Hudson Fasching and Casey Cizikas as their top two LWs in a playoff series. But sure, 8th team in 9 years.

Excellent signing.

 

[attilatheislander]

It woundn't be

So what? Every one of those have played with 8 or more teams . . . plenty of Cup winners

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Anthony Duclair201520248.....
Jon Sim199920118

Every July 1 Jon Sim pops up like a jack-in-a-box on HF Islanders.