Player Discussion Parker Kelly

[Dionysus]

Thought he played well after the coaching change. Really bought in and was given more responsibility. Definitely a 4th line guy that can be replaced. Would be too had if they can't come to an agreement though.

 

[Micklebot]

FWIW without Chyhrun (+ used some fillers here and there):
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And that's with Norris on the team, who will likely start the season on LTIR.

You're missing the overage penalty from Sanderson's bonus

Idk why people assume Norris will start on LTIR, his surgery has a 4-6 month expected recovery timeline and was done 7 months ahead of the season, if he starts the year on LTIR that's an extremely bad sign.

That 4th line is scary bad, as is having Kelly on the 3rd line.

Brannstrom is likely gone, I'd slide Kleven in that spot, Hamonic is the extra D, JBD would play over him.

 

[KevinRedkey]

You're missing the overage penalty from Sanderson's bonus

Idk why people assume Norris will start on LTIR, his surgery has a 4-6 month expected recovery timeline and was done 7 months ahead of the season, if he starts the year on LTIR that's an extremely bad sign.

That 4th line is scary bad, as is having Kelly on the 3rd line.

Brannstrom is likely gone, I'd slide Kleven in that spot, Hamonic is the extra D, JBD would play over him.

I used fillers as stated. We will know more in a day or two.

I'll add the 850k for Sanderson. Didn't know about that.

 

[GCK]

Kelly is in line for about 1.8M in arbitration.

 

[Senator Stanley]

Kelly is in line for about 1.8M in arbitration.

Which is why you cannot qualify him.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Kelly is in line for about 1.8M in arbitration.

I think anything over 1.25 they wouldn't qualify him.
If they could sign him at that or below on a 2 year I would.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I like Kelly, but I can see why they might move on if they're concerned his salary will increase 50-100%.

 

[Micklebot]

Kelly is in line for about 1.8M in arbitration.

Doubtful, more likely 1.2, arbitration doesn't care if you're in a high tax state, or undesirable location, it only cares about comparable contracts, and his comparables are guys like Motte, Khaira and Fischer

 

[GCK]

Doubtful, more likely 1.2, arbitration doesn't care if you're in a high tax state, or undesirable location, it only cares about comparable contracts, and his comparables are guys like Motte, Khaira and Fischer

18 points, PK1, decent underlying numbers, 1.8M is not out of the question.

 

[Senator Stanley]

I like Kelly, but I can see why they might move on if they're concerned his salary will increase 50-100%.

A replacement level 4th line LW is literally the most interchangeable part in hockey. He's just not good enough to justify paying him much more than league minimum.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

A replacement level 4th line LW is literally the most interchangeable part in hockey. He's just not good enough to justify paying him much more than league minimum.

Especially for a cap strapped team. And I suspect they've identified a couple they will target already. Could have a totally new 4th line next year.

 

[Senator Stanley]

Especially for a cap strapped team. And I suspect they've identified a couple they will target already. Could have a totally new 4th line next year.

For sure. This is what you pay your pro scouts for - to go find guys on the cheap who you think are ready to "break out" as role players. Look at two of the top UFA role players this year - Mike Amadio and Dakota Joshua.

Amadio is coming off a league minimum two year deal. Joshua is coming off a two year $825K deal. If Kelly isn't happy with 2x$900K, go out and find a guy you think could be the next Amadio, or the next Joshua.

 

[dumbdick]

Good luck, Parker.