Mika Zibanejad
while we are seeing some return from the abyss, obv he sucked ass for a month and a half and that plus contract full pop is unmovable except for an even worse contract, and that is notwithstanding that he has a strong nmc, which we think he would only move to NYI or BOS.
So it starts w/full pop 50% retention so it is 4.25
then you get a 3rd team like ANA to eat like 1.75 per x 4 seasons after this [ducks throw a bone for last 20 something games], which per Marleau standard = like 4 6ths, or in that area. In lieu of 4 6ths, Rs cough up Smith, who they can use and is worth a 2nd
So now you have Zib at 2.5ish per to NYI
at that #, plus fact Zib would be younger add they need, plus fact they need to do some crazy shit like this to get back butts in the seats,
this works for them
expiring cap dump(s) to NYR is fine
going forward Rs listen to bern and no more nmcs
extensive ntcs, maybe, but no nmcs
Chris Kreider
depends on the status of his back
after first coupla months, back issues
has gotten better w/rest and reduced duty
a team would have to want to take a chance that this is mostly ok going forward
he can't be expected to go 111% full tilt 111% of the time,
but he can go often enough, and is electric when he does
unlike Zib, Rs do NOT HAVE TO trade ck
so small # of competitive bids drives up price,
for a bit extra retaining is possible, so assume that is the case
mid 1st or better plus better high end younger player
K'Andre Miller
this is a guy w/all you want -- size, reach, strength, sufficient speed
has time to time been victimized by bad partner and tried to do too much
I would want top $ here and that would be set by competitive bidding, which will not be ferocious, but legitimate
I am inclined to keep at 6-ish x 8 w/no nmc, decent ntcs
but will consider offers
Adam Fox
want top, top $
his game has warts but it is also elite in parts
am open to smaller deal, or lots of pref primo youth
Artemi Panarin
max retain to like DAL for late 1st + Bischel
ny eats reasonable cap dump for cap balance
