Friedman: Looking like Seth Jones will test free agency

[Gabe Kupari]

This could work out deepening how Jarmo handles this. Does he try to make another 1 for 1 trade? Does he go for some picks/prospects to fill the prospect pool back up?? Maybe try to get some more balls for the lottery next year?

Does he ignore the Sportsnet shill and sign him long term?

 

[CBJx614]

Jagr and Lemieux mean nothing I guess? Pittsburgh has been a massive hockey town for decades now and will continue to be long after Crosby/Malkin are gone

Pittsburgh was on the verge of relocation before Crosby and Malkin.

 

[CBJx614]

Does he ignore the Sportsnet shill and sign him long term?

If Jones has told Jarmo he's not re-signing he's as good as gone. He won't play another game in a CBJ uniform.

 

[Zerotonine]

He’s absolutely one of the best D in the league. Nowhere less than top 10 and there’s an argument he’s in the top 5. He’s gonna get paid. 9 mill at least.

He is defo 9ne of the best, absolutely love watching him play

But look at a couple of the big dman contract boat anchors in Karlsson amd doughty?

Heck look at the top 10 paid defenceman for that matter and how many actually earn there contract? Maybe 2?

Signing d to BIG money does not pay off

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Pittsburgh was on the verge of relocation before Crosby and Malkin.

Islanders have been too. Lots have. Pittsburgh wasn't gonna leave cuz no fans... No arena tho.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

He is defo 9ne of the best, absolutely love watching him play

But look at a couple of the big dman contract boat anchors in Karlsson amd doughty?

Heck look at the top 10 paid defenceman for that matter and how many actually earn there contract? Maybe 2?

Signing d to BIG money does not pay off

If I'm Winnipeg or Someone who needs a top RHD... 9 million x 6 is ok with me.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Is it crazy that I can actually see this happening

There’s about a 0.0% chance of that happening

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Pittsburgh was on the verge of relocation before Crosby and Malkin.

Sure but that was a long time ago and before they became a legitimate hockey city. They will stay quite relevant for a long time

 

[Zerotonine]

If I'm Winnipeg or Someone who needs a top RHD... 9 million x 6 is ok with me.

Maybe 9 but that's max and that's If you have cap, gonna be tough for most with a flat cap talk for possibly the next 3-5 seasons

 

[Masked]

These guys most of them grow up in small town America and Canada.

That's just not true. Most of them grow up in decent sized cities.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

He is defo 9ne of the best, absolutely love watching him play

But look at a couple of the big dman contract boat anchors in Karlsson amd doughty?

Heck look at the top 10 paid defenceman for that matter and how many actually earn there contract? Maybe 2?

Signing d to BIG money does not pay off

You’re probably right but that’s why whatever team he signs with has to be ready to go all the way and get what they can out of him for a few years before he breaks down.

 

[jcs0218]

If I am an NHL GM, I would give up more for Jones than I would for Eichel.

 

[Ctrain2k]

That's just not true. Most of them grow up in decent sized cities.

Most guys did grow up in smaller cities than they play in, Winnipeg’s the only NHL city with under 1 million population.

 

[StreetHawk]

He is defo 9ne of the best, absolutely love watching him play

But look at a couple of the big dman contract boat anchors in Karlsson amd doughty?

Heck look at the top 10 paid defenceman for that matter and how many actually earn there contract? Maybe 2?

Signing d to BIG money does not pay off

Compared to Jossi and AP I would give him that type of deal since he’s 27 going into 28 when the deal starts vs 30 for both of them.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I hope the Wings get him, but I wouldn't see him signing with another basement team. I think Jones takes less money to go to a perennial playoff team.

Jones more or less is going to cost between $8,000,000 to $9,000,000 per season. Doubt there's a single perennial playoff team that can afford that.

 

[Viqsi]

I wonder if he's serious on testing free agency or if this was merely a veiled demand to be relocated to the franchise of his choice. (i.e. I'm not re-signing in Columbus, so trade me somewhere I want and get a return, or trade me somewhere I don't want and I'll refuse to re-sign and you'll get a shit return)

As far as we're concerned it's a distinction without a difference.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Hopefully for CBJ they can maximize his return by allowing him to negotiate a deal with the team inquiring.

 

[Xoggz22]

Might this knowledge have an impact on who the Jackets take at the 2021 draft? might they end up taking a d-man instead of a forward, depending on where the lottery lands them?

Nope. BPA

 

[Vitto79]

I could see TO all over this

 

[Pizza!Pizza!]

I could see TO all over this

Yea, they just have to have Marner go on LTIR for the entire season and they can sign Jones for $9m.

 

[Vitto79]

Yea, they just have to have Marner go on LTIR for the entire season and they can sign Jones for $9m.

Nylander is a goner

 

[kerrabria]

Jagr and Lemieux mean nothing I guess? Pittsburgh has been a massive hockey town for decades now and will continue to be long after Crosby/Malkin are gone

Lemieux played when there were like 20 teams in the league, and they included Hartford and Quebec.
Jagr actually did want out.

 

[jay from jersey]

Is it crazy that I can actually see this happening

So jones isn’t going to resign in Columbus, but he’s going to sign long term with the Sabres with Eichel and Reinhart wanting our? I have a bridge to sell ya

 

[Pizza!Pizza!]

Nylander is a goner

I don't think so, if the past few years have shown us anything, its that Kyle Dubas is hoarder.

 

[Il Stugotz]

Chicago?

Edit: Nevermind, he still has 1 year left and they’re not trading for him