Dreger: Speculation that Panarin asking price is just over $12 million a season

[SFKingshomer]

The team that signs him to that won't win a cup during his contract.

 

[Fogelhund]

Well, my sources are telling me that Panarin wants 9 million a season. So my question to you, is who are you going to believe, me or Dreger?

I don't have any faith in Dreger, but I have to believe Panarin is asking for more than $9 mil... he'd be leaving money on the table otherwise.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He doesn't even shoot left LOL

haha good catch, didn't even notice that.

 

[Fataldogg]

He isnt worth remotely close to $12M+. Let's be realistic here. He had his most productive season statistically and wasnt close to the upper echelon players in production. This is more so true given that the cap is relatively stagnant. Even as an ask that is high. In reality, based on his career production, he is worth $9-10M at most.

I wonder what McDavid would get in this current market. $17.5M+?

 

[Slyfox]

I actually don't like the bolded.

When a guy like Stamkos or Tavares was a pending UFA - i was "all-in" on those guys. Consistent track record - we've seen them hang in the NHL since 18, still young, lots left to go.
I personally don't like that Panarin has a much shorter track record at the NHL level. I feel more comfortable about a player like Tavares lasting the full 7 years as a top player than I would Panarin for that reason.

I think if Panarin had started at the NHL 2-3 years prior and we were here - i'd be more into signing him. Maybe that's just me

You talk about Stamkos but with his injury history I would take Panarin over him easily. Plus I feel like we've seen the best of Tavares and Stamkos and I think Panarin can still get better.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Stan Bowman saw this coming.

 

[CupsOverCash]

That bridge burned

Why? His contract was over so he could check out UFA. Its not uncommon that they do that and then just go back. Grass isnt always greener. Plus Columbus might be able to offer more than some other teams do.

 

[tony d]

He may be asking for it but he won't get it. I think he gets between 9.5 and 10.5 million per.

 

[grapes55]

Yes a 1st round pick becoming as good as Panarin or Marner is as big of a stretch as a 7th round pick, good job very nice. None of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin, Ivan Provorov, Zach Werenski, Timo Meier, Mikko Rantanen, Mathew Barzal, Kyle Connor, Thomas Chabot or Brock Boeser who are all from the first round of the same draft are in the same galaxy as Mitch Marner and would not make up the difference between him and Panarin

So 11/30 picks were like Mitch Marner, great! But I don't think it makes sense to include top 10 picks into the equation (which most of the players you listed were drafted from) because it's a very safe chance that the team signing Panarin won't ever be in the position to draft a high-end talent like Marner. The chances of a late first becoming "as good as Marner" aren't nearly as optimistic as you insinuate.

 

[aufheben]

A stand needs to be taken at some point not every player averaging a Ppg should be getting 10 million plus dollars. Especially when there are like 50-60 players who averages a ppg per year. Mitch marner a guy who's barely been in the league wants 12? Panarin thinks he deserves Connor Mcdavid money? I hope GM's don't give in and they sit.

These guys getting paid are going to screw over all the good role players. Teams are gonna be composed of like 3 guys making 12-15 million dollars then a bunch of dudes making peanuts just to fill out a roster.

You want people to take less money so that other people who are worse at the same job can make more money?

 

[Vitto79]

if Bobs going to FL then won't hos boooooiiiii Panarin? or NYI.........they havent signed Lee or Lehner yet for a reason

 

[Spartachat]

If Matthews got near that, he should too.

 

[Leaf4Life79]

greed us ruining this sport... take Nylander and Marner for example ... smh

 

[Lomez]

I mean you dont really watch Panarin if you think hes not as good as a Marner or other playmakers... his D is also well above average.

Marner's not with 12 mil either.

 

[Hawkaholic]

So glad Bowman got something for him instead of holding on to him and losing him for nothing.

 

[Rorschach]

yes i get that its all start high and then casually lower but dang

Wow...push NYR out of the UFA market. Who can pay more than NYR? TOR? They are up against the cap already...

 

[Deadpool8812]

greed us ruining this sport... take Nylander and Marner for example ... smh

No, stupid GMs are ruining this sport

 

[Leonardo87]

Not at 12 million. Lol

 

[Avaholic29]

Wow...push NYR out of the UFA market. Who can pay more than NYR? TOR? They are up against the cap already...

Teams with more Cap space? New York didn't have More than alot of teams. They just signed trouba too so id say they are out on panarin

 

[CH25]

Can the Panthers even afford him ?

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

It is true that the best laid intentions sometimes go up in smoke when the bell rings, but we are told that if the Blueshirts extend Panarin an offer of seven years in the range of $11-11.25 million, they would not then increase their offer to match/exceed higher bids.

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[BB88]

Can the Panthers even afford him ?

Yes.

 

[Rorschach]

Teams with more Cap space? New York didn't have More than alot of teams. They just signed trouba too so id say they are out on panarin

I'm more referring to how strange it sounds that of all teams, the big money NY Rangers can't sign someone. It just sounds weird.

 

[Avaholic29]

I'm more referring to how strange it sounds that of all teams, the big money NY Rangers can't sign someone. It just sounds weird.

Hahaha agreed. I don't know who's gonna win these sweepstakes but that's alot of cash to pay panarin

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

He’s going to get every penny and might actually get more.

The FA crop is thin.