Rumor: Travis Konecny looking for ~10M/Y on a long term deal

[JPT]

Why not ask for a gazillion bajillion instead

Rumor is that he did, but then his agent had to spend a day explaining how that isn’t a real number.

 

[Darz]

I don't doubt $10M is the agent's starting point, with the teams starting point at about $7M. Negotiations will probably get that AAV to somewhere in the $8M range, with more money up front, larger signing bonuses, etc.

Just my guess

 

[dgibb10]

Well you couldn't be more wrong with that statement...

Unless you're one of the people convinced that hits=defense, Konecny is atrocious defensively

 

[bert]

Jim Jackson is long time Flyer TV PbP guy.

Thoughts?

He's gonna be looking for a long time.

Unless you're one of the people convinced that hits=defense, Konecny is atrocious defensively

Are you one of those people that doesn't understand physical play in hockey is part of being hard to play against. Which is part of team defense?

 

[dgibb10]

He's gonna be looking for a long time.


Are you one of those people that doesn't understand physical play in hockey is part of being hard to play against. Which is part of team defense?

Alright. Then he is so atrocious defensively that even despite this physicality boost you think exists, the end result is still shit defensive results. Does that work better for you?

 

[ameselare]

Notes a concussion in 2014-2015 in his draft year

Travis Konecny

Travis Konecny, RC/W

dobberprospects.com

He was also concussed 2019

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-flyers-travis-konecny-out-indefintely-concussion-1.5389628

Fox Sports* notes three more "upper body" injuries since then.

Travis Konecny Injuries - NHL | FOX Sports

Learn about Travis Konecny's injury status at FOX Sports.

www.foxsports.com

I follow the Flyers fairly closely and I believe the more recent upper bodies are more to do with his shoulder, if anything he has recurring shoulder issues, not concussion issues. I wouldn't say a concussion in 2014 and again in 2019 are issues for him in 2024 and beyond

 

[Fatass]

If TK gets 10 x 8 then Marner is getting 14.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

10 mil per year for Konency is crazy af. Guy's a 1st line player but this contract would likely take him to his mid 30's, I assume he'd age well but 10 mil meh, seems risky, the Flyers cannot afford him, they should move him to a contender or a team looking to try and contend.

Can you elaborate on the bolded? My recollection would be this type of player (undersized but with a physical presence) tend not to age well. I really like Konency, but an 8 year deal would really scare me. I could see a shorter term deal in that range - because the Flyers need some veteran experience to help the younger guys transition to the NHL. IMO - it's more about the term than the AAV.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Starting number. Will be closer to $8 million. If they front end load and make it all bonus money driven, cap can come down.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

A wise friend in high school once told me "If you don't ask, the answer is always no"... Maybe Konecny knows my friend Jordan too. lol

 

[ShootIt]

10MIL CAD seems reasonable?

 

[Limeyjim]

The Flyers organisation has never been very good with contracts and money in general (they're still paying Bryzgalov until 2027), so it won't surprise me if they sign Konecny to a long term 10ml salary. It would completely cause their rebuilding train to jump the tracks.

 

[darrylsittler27]

There is a point players simply aren't worth it or the risk. He isn't that good and Flyers suck. Once you pay him you get the Leaf affect. This guarantees no success.Toronto has crippled itself.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Jackson appeared on a podcast last night and said the $10m number was an offhand comment and he really doesn't know, and that it might be "8, 9, or 10."

If you don't pay much attention to the Flyers, the one rule is to not take anything any of their public-facing employees says at face value. Ever.

 

[Hockeypete49]

TK is a stud of a player and an exciting player to watch. If I was GM I would max out at 8.5 x 5

 

[Pelle31]

Jim Jackson is long time Flyer TV PbP guy.

Thoughts?

Lol, if that's what he's asking then don't let the door hit his ass on the way out. The Flyers should have tried trading him at the draft and I hope if they're planning to resign him it's to a 5 year deal no more than $7.5-$8 million per year. But I still hope he's traded at the trade deadline this coming year.

 

[Djp]

Does he have the same agent as Klingberg did?

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Jim Jackson is long time Flyer TV PbP guy.

Thoughts?

I have nothing worthy to contribute but your profile pic is amazing

 

[mr figgles]

Unless you're one of the people convinced that hits=defense, Konecny is atrocious defensively

I like when people out themselves like this.

 

[torniojaws]

Jim Jackson is long time Flyer TV PbP guy.

Thoughts?

I think he'll be looking for a while

 

[SensFactor]

Can he defend?

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Rumor is that he did, but then his agent had to spend a day explaining how that isn’t a real number.

 

[ZDH]

I wouldn't want him at 8.5 tbh. Even 8 for Konecny I struggle with. Cap is going up though and the Flyers are ass.

Tough one.

 

[Tanknation]

6-7 million is fair for him. But will prob end up with 8 million on a 7 year term.

 

[Pens1566]

I'm looking to be sandwiched between Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba.

Both have about the same probability.