Confirmed Signing with Link: [NSH] Calle Jarnkrok (6 years, $2M AAV)

[PeterLax]

Well, that's an interesting term.

Preds fans, what's the take on Jarnkrok? Do you consider him top-9 moving forward? Does he have the ability to move up in the lineup?

Seems like Poile really likes his game, given that term and, if he's right, that's a nice cap hit for the longhaul.

He's probably our long-term replacement for Fisher, most see him and Kamenev taking middle-six spots next year. He's played everywhere through the lineup, and did well with Johansen and Neal.

There has to be something special about him, because Lavy, Poile, and even Johansen when they first played together talk the world of him.

 

[nomorekids]

Well, that's an interesting term.

Preds fans, what's the take on Jarnkrok? Do you consider him top-9 moving forward? Does he have the ability to move up in the lineup?

Seems like Poile really likes his game, given that term and, if he's right, that's a nice cap hit for the longhaul.

He is definitely a top 9 forward. Ideally he's on the third line and playing big PK minutes, but he did move on to our top line due to injuries and went on a bit of a tear last season. He has a high skill level, but strength has been an issue -- he's on the slight side and his shot doesn't have a lot of velocity. If he can improve those things...and I think he already has to some degree..I think he could be a good 2\3 guy that can play any forward position.

He went ice cold in the playoffs, which was troubling.

 

[LT]

Weird term... Seems a couple years too long, but I guess if they think he's still got potential to build on, why not?

 

[Kanneda]

It's a super weird contract but if you think about it it's the exact contract that he deserves:
- Young and offensive minded center (not a player based on his physical side which could downgrade his play as he gains age) -> 6 years
- Subpar production and with not much upside outside of the third line -> 2 millions

 

[triggrman]

Weird term... Seems a couple years too long, but I guess if they think he's still got potential to build on, why not?

If he doesn't improve any, it's still a good deal for the Predators. He's a great pker, defensive center/winger, and did score 16 goals last season.

 

[PerdFan]

I saw the cap hit and thought it was a typical depth signing and then saw the term. Pretty unusual to see such term on a low cap deal. If he breaks out then Preds have a steal of the deal. I guess Calle went with job security.

Jarnkrok, Ekholm and Forsberg are best friends...really family, they go everywhere together. Now they're all on almost the same term. Have to think that has alot to do with this...that and guaranteed money.

 

[RaiderDoug]

Well, that's an interesting term.

Preds fans, what's the take on Jarnkrok? Do you consider him top-9 moving forward? Does he have the ability to move up in the lineup?

Seems like Poile really likes his game, given that term and, if he's right, that's a nice cap hit for the longhaul.

Rock solid 3rd liner can play wing or center, smart, and good defensively. Also, chipped in on the 1st line from time to time and didn't look terrible, so he's probably got top 6 upside if he continues to improve.

This contract is more than fair, even if he doesn't improve one bit. If he improves at all, then it's a steal.

Honestly, guys worse than him have gotten double. I'm excited as a Preds fan.

 

[Shadow Flyer]

He's probably our long-term replacement for Fisher, most see him and Kamenev taking middle-six spots next year. He's played everywhere through the lineup, and did well with Johansen and Neal.

There has to be something special about him, because Lavy, Poile, and even Johansen when they first played together talk the world of him.

He is definitely a top 9 forward. Ideally he's on the third line and playing big PK minutes, but he did move on to our top line due to injuries and went on a bit of a tear last season. He has a high skill level, but strength has been an issue -- he's on the slight side and his shot doesn't have a lot of velocity. If he can improve those things...and I think he already has to some degree..I think he could be a good 2\3 guy that can play any forward position.

He went ice cold in the playoffs, which was troubling.

Thanks for the responses.

In his draft year, I had him pegged at top-6 upside, but I've kinda lost track of him a bit since then. Seems like a very solid deal. Poile is really, really good at his job.

 

[Maukkis]

Wouldn't be surprised if he went the typical Nashville route and completely exploded next year.

If they don't expect Jarnkrok to take steps back and feel like he could still improve, why not go long term? Player gets security, team potentially gets a fantastic deal.

 

[Shadow Flyer]

Rock solid 3rd liner can play wing or center, smart, and good defensively. Also, chipped in on the 1st line from time to time and didn't look terrible, so he's probably got top 6 upside if he continues to improve.

This contract is more than fair, even if he doesn't improve one bit. If he improves at all, then it's a steal.

Honestly, guys worse than him have gotten double. I'm excited as a Preds fan.

Yep, sounds like a really solid contract.

And the Flyers have one of those worse guys making double (Matt Read).

 

[harlan78]

Man,
If he was still on Detroit, the contract would be 5 years at $5 million per with NMC for all 5 years.

 

[nomorekids]

Jarnkrok, Ekholm and Forsberg are best friends...really family, they go everywhere together. Now they're all on almost the same term. Have to think that has alot to do with this...that and guaranteed money.

I think this plays into it. All three essentially took long term deals at below market value, all three said early on, "we don't want to be anywhere else, so why drag it out?"

I know the last two seasons they all lived together, I would assume they will again.

 

[BonMorrison]

Forsberg/Ekholm/Jarnkrok are bae.

 

[FLYLine27*]

Huh? Odd term.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

With that term, 3M would have been more logical for Jarnkrok's camp.

 

[PerdFan]

Thanks for the responses.

In his draft year, I had him pegged at top-6 upside, but I've kinda lost track of him a bit since then. Seems like a very solid deal. Poile is really, really good at his job.

Trotz, Poile and Lavy have stated at one time or another that Calle is the smartest player on the team. Has such a high hockey IQ...never out of position, always in the right place. If he could get stronger in his core and learn to use leverage like Forsberg, this contract will be goldmine for the Preds. Well if he's not taken by LV in the expansion draft that is

 

[Ezekial]

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

His agent should be fired....

 

[TrillMike]

That term is unusual to see. Good for him.

 

[AvsGuy]

It's odd to me that he couldn't leverage his potential into something better than that. He put up 16-14-30 last year - if he's putting up 40-50 points 3 seasons from now at $2 million for another 3 years he's gonna want to give his head a shake.

 

[Shadow Flyer]

Trotz, Poile and Lavy have stated at one time or another that Calle is the smartest player on the team. Has such a high hockey IQ...never out of position, always in the right place. If he could get stronger in his core and learn to use leverage like Forsberg, this contract will be goldmine for the Preds. Well if he's not taken by LV in the expansion draft that is

Yea, this seems like a deal the Preds can't lose (besides the LV thing).

You mentioned his IQ, and that's one of the things I remember most about him during his draft year. As I said a few posts back, I had him pegged as a future top-6, and if he hits that level on this deal, it turns from very solid to absolutely incredible. This is a great upside deal by Poile with very little downside at all.

 

[Duck Off]

Seems like a stupid deal on Jarnkrok's part. Talk about not betting on yourself. I get that security is nice, but still, seems odd to not think you'll improve and deserve more.

Don't necessarily love this for the Preds either. However, I think it's definitely more of a win for them than the player.

 

[PerdFan]

Thanks for the responses.

In his draft year, I had him pegged at top-6 upside, but I've kinda lost track of him a bit since then. Seems like a very solid deal. Poile is really, really good at his job.

Trotz, Poile and Lavy have stated at one time or another that Calle is the smartest player on the team. Has such a high hockey IQ...never out of position, always in the right place. If he could get stronger in his core and learn to use leverage like Forsberg, this contract will be goldmine for the Preds. Well if he's not taken by LV in the expansion draft that is

 

[Super Cake]

Great for the Preds, awful for Jarnkrok.

 

[hockeyr5]

Has there every been a deal with such a long term for such "little" money?

"Little" is of course relative here.