Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYI] Adam Pelech signs extension (8 years, $5.75M AAV)

[Riseonfire]

8 years is a dream. Anything under 6 is a massive Dub.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

Holy Lou, what a deal, what a steal.

Proud of Lou for working his magic and proud of Pelly for understanding how the cap affects your chances of winning a cup and takes a discount.

 

[blinkman360]

This is a dream.....AMAZING

 

[saintunspecified]

Less than 6. That's nuts. Nuts. Well I was wrong, lol.

 

[sebsisles]

This contract should age beautifully! Well done Lou!! #mygm

 

[On Edge]

My guess woulda been $6.75 AAV so $5.75 is terrific!

 

[SI90]

Under 6 is unreal! Wow. He’s the best player on the team. He’s in my mind along with Slavin the best defensive dmen in the league. This is a great job by Lou. Love it!

 

[izzy]

holy crap

 

[KingsCourt]

very nice!

 

[Wolfpuck]

8 at 5.75

My word, Lou. That is some fine GM work sir.

 

[FourRings]

What a deal, Lou!

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Wow! Lou strikes again.
That is a steal compared to the rumoured Nurse deal at $9 million.

 

[Captain Mountain]

The term isn't great for a D-man that doesn't produce much, but that AAV is unreal for a #1 caliber D-man.

 

[TGWL]

Nice contract.

 

[Foppberg]

Wow! I was expecting much closer to 7.

Thanks for Lou, Toronto

 

[QuadDeuces]

Absolute steal of a contract. This Isles fan is thrilled.

 

[capfit9]

that's a steal for a 26 yr old top pairing d

 

[TGWL]

Wow! Lou strikes again.
That is a steal compared to the rumoured Nurse deal at $9 million.

Points. Not taking anything away from Nurse who I think is a good player, but points get you a bigger contract whether it's warranted or not.

 

[Axel]

5.75 AAV. What a deal for the Isles!

 

[spockBokk]

Slavin-esque deal, nice

 

[The Macho King]

Damn that's a fantastic deal, especially considering what guys like Jones and Werenski got.

 

[bellringer77]

I mean as of today that has to be one of the best contracts in the NHL?

 

[blinkman360]

The term isn't great for a D-man that doesn't produce much, but that AAV is unreal for a #1 caliber D-man.

Injury is the biggest risk but I have no doubt that Pelech will at the very least be a serviceable 2nd pairing guy at 34. By then, $5.75M will most likely be 2nd pairing money anyway. Either way this was a no-brainer. Your top-D locked up at that cap hit is incredible.

 

[PB37]

I think this is a fair deal but not a steal.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

How the hell did Lou pull this off. This just doesn’t seem fair to the rest of the league.

Pelech could have atleast been in the high 6,s maybe even 7mil.

Pelech should fire his agent... christ almighty....