Rumor: Panthers and Verhaeghe nearing 6 year extension in 8-8.5 area

[JKG33]

I'd take Verswaggy at $8.5m over every single one of the 4 overpaid assclowns on the Leafs

 

[SI90]

That’s huge. Happy for him. Hope he continues to be that same player. Been a great fit for the panthers

 

[plank]

He has 42 goals and 34 goals and is a playoff beast. He most certainly is.

I will bet you 1 American dollar he never gets $8 mil a year.

 

[FinlandPanther]

I will bet you 1 American dollar he never gets $8 mil a year.

I’d prefer you’re right but the guy just wins and scores.

 

[plank]

You people are so gullible.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

That is a ton of money...wow

Lol wut? How much SHOULD he be getting then?

 

[Cancuks]

I can't wait to see the buyout talk and trade proposals with 50% retention by year 3 of that contract.

 

[JustYourRegularGuy]

$8M+ on a long-term deal sounds like a lot even for such a good player as Verhaeghe.

But in a couple years with the rising cap $8M will be roughly the same percentage-wise as previous $6M contracts that we saw awarded to much lesser players than Verhaeghe.

Also, gotta respect a guy for setting-up his family nicely for the long-term after having done everything he could and winning a Cup, as well as being so instrumental to the Panthers' regular season and playoffs success.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I can't wait to see the buyout talk and trade proposals with 50% retention by year 3 of that contract.

We've won three Cups by then so who cares.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Well earned...he's a star and clutch to boot.

I still don't think people realize how good he's been...so...here's how good he's been:

Even-strength goals, last two years, NHL leaders:

Even-strength goals, playoffs, last two years, NHL leaders:

Wow that’s a crazy stat, nice pull..

not pictured here but shout out to Alexis Lafreniere, tied for 13th with 8 EVG in 23 GP, equalled McDavid’s total in his 37 GP. Nice to see that young man’s progress after some of the heat he has taken over the last few years.

 

[CanadienShark]

Holy shit that's a big deal for Carter.

 

[Petes2424]

Great story and great contract for a player who never gave up on his dream.

 

[BB88]

Damn. That is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa lot.

How is 8.5M today expensive for top line player?

Not even giving him the max termm..

PLD signed a bigger contract year ago, Nylander a 11.5M per year contract this past season

But 8.5 for Verhaeghe with his track record is too much?

 

[GigaChad]

Holy does this mean Sam hits the market

The contract starts next year and the Panthers currently have 20 mil in cap space.
The cap should go up over 4 mil for the next season aswell, so they should get everyone signed without problems.

 

[Fjordy]

It's weird to see people say it's too much. The guy is a gem and looks like a big player for Florida.

 

[BB88]

It's weird to see people say it's too much. The guy is a gem and looks like a big player for Florida.

Yep

For 3 years straight he has performed in the playoffs and can score 40 goals

How are you getting something like it for less today? What exactly people expect Guentzel to go for

 

[ItWasJustified]

For a player that has never had a PPG season $8+ million is pretty steep.

 

[BB88]

For a player that has never had a PPG season $8+ million is pretty steep.

How?

He scored 34 goals, 72 points in 76 games this season
Scored 42 goals last season

21 points in 24 games in the playoffs
17 in 21 in last seasons playoff run
12 points in 10 games the year before

Why some refuse to live in reality and instead keep living in the past

Nylander signed a 11.5M deal after half a season of elite production

PLD signed a 8.5M deal with a 63 point career high

 

[ShootIt]

~8mil for a guy who has averaged 38 goals the past two years under Paul Maurice, and not the run and gun offense of Q/Brunette seems fair to me.

He's not purely a guy relying off Barkov for his goals. Doesn't score purely off speed or a trait that can decline as he gets older. Avoids hits/injuries.

By year 4-6 it may not be a good deal, but I don't care at that point as the core will be in the 30-35 year old range.

 

[TGWL]

He'll be 30 when the contract starts. I don't like signing players until their 35 closing in on 36, but I think if you can get decent production for 4 years it's worth it.

 

[Craig Ludwig]

Whoever this author David Dwork is, not very good reporting. I think they'll invest in Reinhart before they throw this amount of money in Verhaeghe

 

[Chaos2k7]

Whoever this author David Dwork is, not very good reporting. I think they'll invest in Reinhart before they throw this amount of money in Verhaeghe

He is a known insider with the team, and Verhaeghe is still signed for next year at 4 million and change. The extension changes nothing in regards to a Rhino extension this season.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Whoever this author David Dwork is, not very good reporting. I think they'll invest in Reinhart before they throw this amount of money in Verhaeghe

Right? Sign the guy who was a ghost the entire final (arguably a detriment to his team) instead of the guy who scored your cup winning goal?

How on earth does that make any sense.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Right? Sign the guy who was a ghost the entire final (arguably a detriment to his team) instead of the guy who scored your cup winning goal?

How on earth does that make any sense.

Just, no.

I think most non Leafs fans would take Verhaeghe at 8 over Nylander at 11.5 every day of the week.

 

[CaptainScrewy]

I really think pedigree plays a part. Same exact stats but Carter was a top 5 NHL draft pick people would be PISSED because this is such an under-market value contract. Of course $8.5 for 6 years is a steal for a first line player with his production. Who is the comp that says he should be getting less? Ill wait, because you all won't find one.