Player Discussion: Mathieu Olivier

[CBJWerenski8]

The aav seems irrelevant in terms of the increasing cap. The question is Can the Jackets afford to spend to the cap when it hits 110mm?. If he GMDW can keep it below 3mm or thereabouts I'd be ok with 4 to 5 years of term You can always trade him or use a buyout.

My guess is not, I’m assuming we’ll be one of those teams that runs on an internal cap. But maybe in certain years ownership will allow more spending if the team is good. Who knows, it’ll be interesting to see how that all plays out.

 

[TingleBiscuit]

Reportedly, Montreal wants him badly. And let's not forget that he is French Canadian, which could be a very important thing in his decision. For next season they are doing well with the salary cap https://puckpedia.com/team/montreal-canadiens not to mention that the NHL salary cap will increase. Therefore, they could give him a higher contract, which could make the difference. And having Olivier on the team with A. Xhekaj, maybe even F. Xhekaj... . Nothing nice. With both players being ruled out in fights.

Montreal should want him badly- their midget team is going to get manhandled if they ever make the playoffs.

Montreal also is the most annoying franchise and fanbase ever; they want and think they deserve everything. If there's one team I'd be particularly mortified by sniping Olivier away from us, it's them.

The good news is, their taxes are so high that the offer would have to be legitimately bananas to make financial sense for Olivier.

 

[koteka]

The question is Can the Jackets afford to spend to the cap when it hits 110mm?

My guess is not, I’m assuming we’ll be one of those teams that runs on an internal cap. But maybe in certain years ownership will allow more spending if the team is good. Who knows, it’ll be interesting to see how that all plays out.

The Jackets business model seemed to be working pre-COVID with Fox Sports money coming in and a cap in the $70+ million range and the team was finally decent. I am really curious as to what happens in the next few years.