Confirmed with Link: Kuokkanen signs 2 year contract (1.825M AAV)

[hidek91]

Janne Kuokkanen Re-Signs with Devils I RELEASE

IMO quite fair value for last season, also (contrary to Sharangovich) I don't think he'll make us regret signing bridge deal because he doesn't seem like a player who could be worth 5-6M in 2 years.

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[13BearerOfHope]

Good signing for both sides. Good luck Kuokkanen!

 

[None Shall Pass]

Wish it was a little longer, but not complaining.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Happy with 2 year term, don't think Kuokkanen will have a long term role in NJ, but hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Devs3cups]

Good deal, we still have approximately 12 mil. in cap space which is impressive lol. It’ll go away real quick next season as big deals are likely coming up, but we’re not in a bad position at all I feel. I like Fitzy’s direction

 

[Hisch13r]

Happy with 2 year term, don't think Kuokkanen will have a long term role in NJ, but hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

I think he should. He’s going to be a guy you slot wherever he’s needed in the top 9 and he’ll be effective. I see him as like our current day Zubrus

 

[Hisch13r]

Good deal, we still have approximately 11 mil. in cap space which is impressive lol. It’ll go away real quick next season as big deals are likely coming up, but we’re not in a bad position at all I feel. I like Fitzy’s direction

We still have another 2 more than that at ~13 mil

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I think he should. He’s going to be a guy you slot wherever he’s needed in the top 9 and he’ll be effective. I see him as like our current day Zubrus

If he can be a decent center fill-in like Zubrus was then i'd be more sure of it.

 

[Hisch13r]

If he can be a decent center fill-in like Zubrus was then i'd be more sure of it.

I’ve been saying I want to try him out in the middle. It’s worth a look

 

[Devs3cups]

We still have another 2 more than that at ~13 mil

That’s real good, with P.K’s contract coming off the books, we’ll be in a good spot for that Hughes deal, and our other significant RFA’s (Bratt, Zacha, Wood).

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

i like Kuokkanen but i think it makes sense not to commit too much to him. The endowment effect is strongest with depth players like him, IMO.

 

[tr83]

Nice bridge contract

 

[njdevils1982]

kuok! kuok! kuok!!!

 

[Ol Dirty Bstrd]

I think he should. He’s going to be a guy you slot wherever he’s needed in the top 9 and he’ll be effective. I see him as like our current day Zubrus

Since he lacks Zubrus’ size I see him as more of a Sarge

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

Not saying they’re the same player, but if he keeps developing he could be our next Sarge type plug anywhere guy.

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Solid signing, not really pushing it into any direction, just getting the job done. Suppose Janne has a lot to prove.

 

[markog]

Good deal, we still have approximately 12 mil. in cap space which is impressive lol. It’ll go away real quick next season as big deals are likely coming up, but we’re not in a bad position at all I feel. I like Fitzy’s direction

Subban's 9m drops off, what big dals are coming? Hughes? If he has another season like the first two he shouldn't get more than 4m on a bridge. And others shouldn't get a big rise either.

 

[FooteBahl]

Subban's 9m drops off, what big dals are coming? Hughes? If he has another season like the first two he shouldn't get more than 4m on a bridge. And others shouldn't get a big rise either.

I think Nico only put up 47 points when they signed him to his deal. I think Jack will probably shoot for something similar if not more.

Wood, Bratt, Zacha and Boqvist are all going to need contracts along with Jack next year. If any of these guys have breakout seasons, that cap space we are enamored with will quickly disappear.

 

[Call Me Al]

even if they get $10m in a raise between the 4 of them that’s still $12m to sign jack

 

[markog]

I think Nico only put up 47 points when they signed him to his deal. I think Jack will probably shoot for something similar if not more.

Wood, Bratt, Zacha and Boqvist are all going to need contracts along with Jack next year. If any of these guys have breakout seasons, that cap space we are enamored with will quickly disappear.

Nico is playing PK and can play defence, Hughes can't win any draws and can't ply defence.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Nico is playing PK and can play defence, Hughes can't win any draws and can't ply defence.

Jack Hughes had some of the better underlying defensive numbers in the NHL among forwards last season. And who gives a shit about faceoffs.

You are kidding yourself if you think he is going to sign a short term deal for $4 million/year

 

[Derps]

Nico is playing PK and can play defence, Hughes can't win any draws and can't ply defence.

lmao

 

[JimEIV]

I think Nico only put up 47 points when they signed him to his deal. I think Jack will probably shoot for something similar if not more.

Wood, Bratt, Zacha and Boqvist are all going to need contracts along with Jack next year. If any of these guys have breakout seasons, that cap space we are enamored with will quickly disappear.

I honestly think that is a problem...How can you pay Jack based on his performance so far? Especially with Bratt and others waiting on a deal....You pay Jack similar to Nico you gotta pay Bratt in that Neighborhood too.

Those 3 ELC years are supposed to be value for the club before they get the big contract...We've burned through 2 of Jack's 3 years and got absolutely nothing out of it.

Jack is going to need a massive year this year to justify any sort of Nico contract.

Nico 3 years of ELC 135 points in 209 games = 53 point pace - Not great but not bad either.
Jack 2 years of ELC 52 points in 117 games = 36 point pace - Putrid - Gross - Disgrace

 

[markog]

Jack Hughes had some of the better underlying defensive numbers in the NHL among forwards last season. And who gives a shit about faceoffs.

You are kidding yourself if you think he is going to sign a short term deal for $4 million/year

Didn't you b!tch all last season how powerplay sucks because they can't win any faceoffs?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Didn't you b!tch all last season how powerplay sucks because they can't win any faceoffs?

No, definitely not me. You must have missed the faceoff argument on this board from this past weekend.

I literally do not care about judging a player based on faceoffs....at all. The percentages aren't something I care about either way.