Player Discussion Matt Murray (G) - 4 years, $6.25M AAV

[Taluss]

Why backload the contract? year 4 could be gross ( hope not)

Cuz Melnyk will be gone before then

 

[SensHulk]

Bit much based on goalie market, but how many can also say they’ve won 2 Stanley cups? It’s a tough one. Just glad we got him signed in short order.

In lieu of signing bonuses, I think we can expect most of our signings to be higher in AAV compared to other teams. If Tkachuk signs long term, his AAV will be $7.5M+

 

[slamigo]

knock a big piece of that off the top for escrow. This will be a very affordable top flight goalie. I'm very excited about this signing.

 

[GCK]

I was against acquiring and signing him when the talk was

28OA + good prospect for Murray and a 6 x 6

Getting him for 52OA + a nothing prospect and keeping the term at 4 years changes my opinion.

Great moves.

 

[Alex1234]

We paid 4.75MM$ for the wrap around marvel last year so not bad

 

[Cosmix]

LTIR

So you are saying theSenators have placed Nilsson on LTIR ?

 

[Adele Dazeem]

So you are saying theSenators have placed Nilsson on LTIR ?

Dorion referenced at it on the TSN1200 interview

 

[Alex1234]

Stuetzle, Batherson, Norris/L.Brown.

That's our top 6 help. The expectation for each of those guys next year should be 45+ points.

Doubt L Brown gets 45 next year

 

[NyQuil]

So sign Tkachuk. Dorion said he couldn’t because of Covid, start date, cap floor, revenue and a million other reasons but Murray gets overpaid 2 days after he gets here.

is this all part of the plan? What is the plan anyways?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Lol it’s pricey.

 

[Alex1234]

I wasn't referring the the rental Barasso.

Gustafsson?

 

[Cosmix]

Dorion referenced at it on the TSN1200 interview

Thanks for the reference. CapFriendly does not have the LTIR. I guess it may occur soon.

 

[Cosmix]

It’s a secret plan. Top Secret. For Melnyk’s eyes only.

 

[GCK]

Thanks for the reference. CapFriendly does not have the LTIR. I guess it may occur soon.

Players can’t be placed on LTIR until the first day of the season.

 

[swiftwin]

Markstrom just went for 6x6.

This looks good by comparison.

 

[NyQuil]

Markstrom just went for 6x6.

This looks good by comparison.

To be fair, he also came off a better season.

 

[swiftwin]

True, but Murray is younger and has more upside IMO. Will 37 yr old Markstrom be worth $6m?

 

[Wondercarrot]

Pretty good deal! Love the 4 years.
Nice week for the Sens.
Picked up a potential #1 centre, #1 defenceman, and a legit #1 goalie.

hand claps all around. Enough to sweep the rest of the ‘wtf?’ under the carpet for me for the time being.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

I don't like paying for what a player used to be.

Like San Jose is doing with EK65

 

[NyQuil]

Like San Jose is doing with EK65

Early reports suggest that it appears that way.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I would prefer Markstrom by a slim margin, but the Murray contract wins out for sure. 4 years is almost perfect.

 

[Tremblay31]

Love it !!!
Finnaly we spend some Money

 

[HSF]

yup I think the term is key here. Rather have the guy for 4 years so even if he sucks which I doubt its not a long term deal

 

[JD1]

I'm trying to think how many other 26 year old 2 time cup winners there are around the league that are signed for 4 years

 

[NyQuil]

I'm trying to think how many other 26 year old 2 time cup winners there are around the league that are signed for 4 years

It really puts into perspective how well he must have played last season.