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

[AveryStar4Eva]

Basically the same cap hit as Esa Lindell. For what Pelech brings the Islanders this contract should be a steal

 

[Ignite111]

Woahhh

 

[IslesNorway]

That's one heck of a deal! Well done Lou!

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Basically the same cap hit as Esa Lindell. For what Pelech brings the Islanders this contract should be a steal

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

 

[Laus723]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

he has to be a Norris candidate for it to be a steal? He’s a solid defenseman with upside still.

 

[sebsisles]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

Do you think Norris candidates get paid 5.75m?

 

[AvatarAang]

Wow! I was expecting much closer to 7.

Thanks for Lou, Toronto

You’re welcome! Glad you were able to keep Pelech, it would be a shame if Lou caused you guys to lose another top D like Toews

 

[JeffreyLFC]

he has to be a Norris candidate for it to be a steal? He’s a solid defenseman with upside still.

A steal yes...
A bargain or a solid signing no.

 

[HugginThePost]

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

You seem to be in the minority........

........wait, no, you're the only one thinking this.

EDIT: Wait!! You've got company now!! JeffreyLFC has entered the game!!

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Do you think Norris candidates get paid 5.75m?

To be a steal, yes. I mean unless steal is an overused term for all players...

 

[Stuzchuk]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

Out of curiosity, what year do you think that we're living in at the moment

 

[SI90]

 

[Alex Jones]

What a deal

 

[isles55]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

Well he did receive a Norris vote this year, so kinda?

 

[Captain97]

Top 5 contract in the NHL?

 

[xECK29x]

Best contract signed in FA

 

[Muffin]

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

Not really, like it or not points is what gets you paid in the NHL.

 

[seabass45]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

He's going to end up getting more votes if he keeps up this play, he's been very under the radar until recently.

 

[IThinkIKnow]

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Adam Pelech is a norris candidate D man change my mind.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Good deal for the Islanders, Lou has learned some lessons in cap management.

 

[sebsisles]

To be a steal, yes. I mean unless steal is an overused term for all players...

A top pairing defensive d man at 26 in his prime getting paid $5.75 is a steal in my eyes...how many other top pairing d man have a contract like this? Everyone has their own opinion I guess but watching Pelech play every game, Isles fans know this is a steal.

 

[FourRings]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

He’s arguably the best defensive defenseman in the league.

 

[miscs75]

5.75M a steal? Is he a Norris candidate that I am not aware?

Not enough offense to be in the Norris talks unfortunately.

 

[SI90]

Adam Pelech is a norris candidate D man change my mind.

CaUsE pOiNtS

 

[BStinson]

Great contract