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Value of: Lane Hutson's off-season contract

SannywithoutCompy

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Hughes typically likes to get core players signed as early as possible on 8 year deals (see: Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf). What do you think Hutson will get?

So far it's been the Boston model with everyone taking less than Suzuki but I can't imagine Hutson goes under 8x7.875. I'd guess he goes for the Subban deal at least (8x9). What do you think?
 
SirPaste said:
He would be crazy to sign a deal like that now when the cap is getting ready to explode. If he continues on his current trajectory he will make more than that.
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I agree, I don't see the incentive or rush for Hutson to sign a deal this summer unless the Habs are willing to make a very rich offer.

Sure, the Habs will absolutely try to lock him up early and maybe he does sign, but I would consider that a team-friendly move.
 
I think it would be a bit of a coup if Hughes could get him locked up this summer. I think Hutson likely waits to see how the dust settles on the new cap reality before inking a deal.

Waiting would take the guess work out and I think make it more likely that he signs a max term deal.
 
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I would imagine if you want to sign him this summer it would be a bridge deal. If you want max term then you are waiting another season(roughly could happen in season) and the Suzuki cap will be going away lol
 
Would make the most sense to sign a 2-3 year bridge and wait out some major cap increases and a few more years of high-end performance.
 
Baksfamous112 said:
Why? So much can happen. Injuries, IRL issues etc.. secure the bag now and be done with for 9+ years.

It’s not worth it to hold off for couple of millions when you can secure 70+ millions at 21 years old.
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I disagree on yhis...

I rather see contract structure of..

ELC starts at 18-21 for 2-3 yrs
1-3 yr bridge to 24-25
7-8 yr conttact to 31-33
Shorter contracts after that


If you sign someone right away to a long contract taking them to 28-30 yr old then the long contract at 28-30 is usually sn anchor the last 3-5 yrs
 
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Golden_Jet said:
Or you gamble, knowing you likely end up with more coin.
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To each their own. I’d rather not gamble on 70+ millions for a few extra mills.
Djp said:
I disagree on yhis...

I rather see contract structure of..

ELC starts at 18-21 for 2-3 yrs
1-3 yr bridge to 24-25
7-8 yr conttact to 31-33
Shorter contracts after that


If you sign someone right away to a long contract taking them to 28-30 yr old then the long contract at 28-30 is usually sn anchor the last 3-5 yrs
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That’s literally 10 years from now. Hutson next contract will start when he’s 22 - Almost 23. You want him locked for his primed years at the lowest cap possible.
 
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Baksfamous112 said:
Why? So much can happen. Injuries, IRL issues etc.. secure the bag now and be done with for 9+ years.

It’s not worth it to hold off for couple of millions when you can secure 70+ millions at 21 years old.
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Its not a couple million though, for an 8 year deal it might be a 2-3m per year so that is $16-24m left on the table, not even including any potential bridge deal he would sign inbetween.
 
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Golden_Jet said:
Or you gamble, knowing you likely end up with more coin.
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That's what the 2nd post-ELC contract is for. I think Hutson will sign this off-season considering how competitive a guy he is and how much he loves playing in Montreal.

Lock up 72 now, then go big on the next deal.
 
SannywithoutCompy said:
That's what the 2nd post-ELC contract is for. I think Hutson will sign this off-season considering how competitive a guy he is and how much he loves playing in Montreal.

Lock up 72 now, then go big on the next deal.
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not sure what you’re saying, A second post ELC deal is his third deal.
I said take a bridge deal, and the 8 year deal on his next deal after.
sounds like you agree with me then, on a bridge deal,
 
Golden_Jet said:
not sure what you’re saying, A second post ELC deal is his third deal.
I said take a bridge deal, and the 8 year deal on his next deal after.
sounds like you agree with me then, on a bridge deal,
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That's what I'm saying. Secure the bag now (8x9+), and then on the 3rd deal if he wants to he can cash in on a high AAV contract with a higher cap.

I don't agree that he should (or will) do it as a bridge deal, and I don't think Montreal will make the same mistake of bridging a young star dman.
 
SannywithoutCompy said:
That's what I'm saying. Secure the bag now (8x9+), and then on the 3rd deal if he wants to he can cash in on a high AAV contract with a higher cap.

I don't agree that he should (or will) do it as a bridge deal, and I don't think Montreal will make the same mistake of bridging a young star dman.
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Disagree, his agent should advise him differently, if he wants to make the most coin over his career, as a lot of others have said.
Hugo probably prefers long term deal now though, we’ll see which way it goes.
 
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Golden_Jet said:
Disagree, his agent should advise him differently, if he wants to make the most coin over his career, as a lot of others have said.
Hugo probably prefers long term deal now though, we’ll see which way it goes.
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You can have it both ways by taking a bit less up front and minimizing the risk of injury though. Bridge deals are extremely risky in such a dangerous sport.

I also get the sense that Hutson is more about the competitive side than making as much money as possible. Guy hasn't missed an optional skate all year and has to be dragged off the ice at practices.
 
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I imagine he signs a Suzuki type deal, Habs seem to have a very strong culture (to their detriment arguably - see TDL) and Hutson’s habits make it clear that all he wants to do is win

Can’t see him demanding a massive contract that handcuffs the team tbh even if it’s the right move
 
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