Rumor: Rantanen Extension is Close???

[LOFIN]

I think it's more of a misunderstanding of the word "close" here. Rantanen, his agent and the Avs want to have the deal done. They have a ballpark. Now it's just the matter of ironing out the details. No one is in hurry to do that, people want to enjoy their last few weeks of summer vacation. Jeremy Swayman for an example on the other hand, appears not to be close with the Bruins.

Obviously, a journalist should know that if he uses the word "close" in this context, people are expecting a deal to be made within a week. Because things can move from "not close" to "very close" in a few minutes.

So probably next time, instead of saying "a deal is close", just say that both parties are working towards the deal and there are no real hickups. It's the same thing.

 

[Foppa2118]

I think it's more of a misunderstanding of the word "close" here. Rantanen, his agent and the Avs want to have the deal done. They have a ballpark. Now it's just the matter of ironing out the details. No one is in hurry to do that, people want to enjoy their last few weeks of summer vacation. Jeremy Swayman for an example on the other hand, appears not to be close with the Bruins.

Obviously, a journalist should know that if he uses the word "close" in this context, people are expecting a deal to be made within a week. Because things can move from "not close" to "very close" in a few minutes.

So probably next time, instead of saying "a deal is close", just say that both parties are working towards the deal and there are no real hickups. It's the same thing.

Yeah I was thinking the same when I first heard this.

They probably heard it was close, as in close in number, because my guess is both sides have always known the ballpark after Nate signed, but that doesn't mean it was close in time.

They've probably been negotiating small details like how to front load the contract, or whether it's a full NMC, or a partial one, or they may even be stuck on whether it's 7 or 8 years. The contract structure itself isn't something the Kroenke's just roll over for in player negotiations.

I also keep wondering if there's a bit of a game of chicken being played between Mikko and Draisaitl's agents, trying to squeeze a little bit extra out of the teams.

 

[Valushkin]

We’re getting closer folks

 

[Foppa2118]

We’re getting closer folks

 

[redacted]

We’re getting closer folks

To death.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

To death.

I was just about to say, "Too soon"...but it turns out I actually needed gallows humor to force my lips into anything approaching a grin today.

 

[Valushkin]

I’ve heard from a very reliable source that Ismo is trying to talk CMac out of resigning Mikko. That’s why the hold up

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I’ve heard from a very reliable source that Ismo is trying to talk CMac out of resigning Mikko. That’s why the hold up

Is this the same source that swears Nuke's only issue is his sleep disorder brought on by the birth of his daughter?

 

[Valushkin]

Is this the same source that swears Nuke's only issue is his sleep disorder brought on by the birth of his daughter?

Im not sure if its the same, but they’re all reliable sources

 

[missionAvs]

I’ve heard from a very reliable source that Ismo is trying to talk CMac out of resigning Mikko. That’s why the hold up

I heard the same thing from another credible source.



PS: you're my credible source.

 

[Valushkin]

I heard the same thing from another credible source.



PS: you're my credible source.

I KNOW EVERYTHING!!!!!

 

[jfc64]

Duclair's extensions are no longer close.

 

[Snow Arc]

Can we get an extension on this thread?

 

[sethro109]

Can we get an extension on this thread?

I'm not sure this site has enough bandwidth cap left. Might have to release this one and start with an up and coming thread.

 

[lionsDen]

You guys get all wound up. Look how the Avs have done extensions in the past.

 

[Avsfan1921]

I'm not sure this site has enough bandwidth cap left. Might have to release this one and start with an up and coming thread.

That the problem with this site, all people care about are the new threads. Once a thread hits so many pages they’re automatically old and worthless, gotta get that shiny new toy instead. Sometimes older is better.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

That the problem with this site, all people care about are the new threads. Once a thread hits so many pages they’re automatically old and worthless, gotta get that shiny new toy instead. Sometimes older is better.

I'd trade a first round summer thread for a fourth round playoff thread any day of the week.

 

[missionAvs]

I'd trade a first round summer thread for a fourth round playoff thread any day of the week.

I'd rather tank for the generational draft lottery thread.

 

[Draisaitl]

Can we get an extension on this thread?

A „Mikko Rantanen appreciation thread“, anybody?

 

[tigervixxxen]

Close was a good educated guess.

 

[Mighty Makar]

I’m hoping between $11.25M-$12M.

 

[LOFIN]

I’m hoping between $11.25M-$12M.

That's a pipedream. Would be one of the biggest discounts in the league.

 

[Mighty Makar]

That's a pipedream. Would be one of the biggest discounts in the league.

Rantanan at those numbers wouldn’t be a big discount. Discount? Sure, not even close to the biggest.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I’m hoping between $11.25M-$12M.

After Drai deal my hope for a nice deal are gone

 

[Mighty Makar]

After Drai deal my hope for a nice deal are gone

Same here! Let’s pray. Lol