Confirmed Signing with Link: [PIT] Jeff Carter signs extension (2 years, $3.125M AAV)

[SI90]

He turns 37 later this year. 2 years. Means that as a 35+ deal that $3.25 in 23-24 will hit the Pens books if he retires.

It’s not a crazy amount but as long as he stays healthy he should play 2 more years

 

[cvrle1]

Havent seen this in the news release, but both Bob and Pierre LeBrun say that contract has full no move clause for both seasons.

 

[beowulf]

But, But he was going to play in the Swiss league...

 

[izzy]

plays well enough now, with his size and shot, that even if he totally falls off he can still be serviceable and not a total bag of bones

then again, james neal

 

[Rodgerwilco]

“That’s where the trouble began. That smile. That damn smile”

 

[wej20]

plays well enough now, with his size and shot, that even if he totally falls off he can still be serviceable and not a total bag of bones

then again, james neal

Carter plays defence and can skate unlike Neal.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Pens outbid that team in the Swiss league apparently.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!

 

[Zirakzigil]

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“That’s where the trouble began. That smile. That damn smile”

Very happy with this contract. Hes been solid since being traded to the Pens.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Pens like centers and he fits a need as a bigger RH center who can play down low as well and his skating is still good. With TB and Carter losts of flexibility and depth. Now sign Geno for 9aav for 3years and Letang for 7aav as well and you have depth and keep the gang going for the home stretch.

Reverse who gets what and reduce both amounts by $1M.

 

[SUX2BU]

Enjoy Pittsburgh, Switzerland…..

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

is there a PIT in Switzerland?

I think Penguins in Germany.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

Take that, ya Switzerland.

 

[kerrabria]

I predicted $4m x 2y if he wanted to stay.
Good for the Pens that he took a real discount.
Seems like he can play anywhere in the middle 6, on both special teams, and is a RHS ace in dot.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Nice move for pittzwerland

 

[kerrabria]

I would love to see us bring in a good young dynamic 3C and stick Carter at wing.

Those aren't exactly just brought-in.
Looks to me like Carter is their short-term plan at 3C (Rodrigues should be expected to walk).
Which cost-controlled, line-driving 3C do you think is available?

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I believe that's at least five or six times more than he could make in Switzerland, so good call.

 

[Telos]

Good for him that he got a multi-year deal. Wish nothing but the best for Carts.

 

[Sparksrus3]

Thought he was going to Switzerland......

have you ever been to Pittsburgh ?

 

[Michoulicious]

3 millions ??? Wow, that is inflation for you.

 

[A1LeafNation]

is there a PIT in Switzerland?

Negotiation antics. You'd think ppl would learn by now...lol

 

[Osprey]

I don't really get what's so amusing here. The Switzerland rumor was seemingly legit. It's unlikely a coincidence that it came out only 10 days before today's signing. The two sides were probably talking extension since at least Christmas and Carter's agent must've decided that a threat of signing in Europe would squeeze a little more out of the Pens. They reached a deal 10 days later, so maybe it worked.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't really get what's so amusing here. The Switzerland rumor was seemingly legit. It's unlikely a coincidence that it came out only 10 days before today's signing. The two sides were probably talking extension since at least Christmas and Carter's agent must've decided that a threat of signing in Europe would squeeze a little more out of the Pens. They reached a deal 10 days later, so maybe it worked.

What, did the Switzerland rumor increase the Penguins offer from $2.5 million to $3 million?

I sincerely doubt that. Carter was one of Hextall's big acquisitions and I sincerely doubt he'd try to lowball him to the point of Carter's camp leaking that.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Swiss are full of too many holes.

No, It's not a tumor!

 

[FIO]

Per the MOU, if the salary is flat or increases year to year and if applicable, any signing bonus money is in Year 1 only, there's no penalty.

I'm sure his contract will be structured in such a way.

Thats how I thought it worked to. His contract decreases year to year. Seems like alot of risk for not a lot of gain for how they structured the deal.