Confirmed with Link: UHC signs Dylan Guenther to 8x$7,142,857M extension

[TheLegend]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837211582713188668

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[Heldig]

I know he has shown well but that is a big contract so early.

 

[TheLegend]

Now official…..

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837244432338538897

 

[Schemp]

It doesn't sound like a typical Bill Armstrong contract! I wonder if McBain extorted the money!
At least they can pay their water bill now.
Surprised, but okay with it!
Also, could it look like an incentive for all the other young 'uns?

 

[TheLegend]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837247219982029038

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Guenther's a stud, this is going to age well.

 

[Canis Latrans]

Great deal! Goal scoring costs the most, but remember he actually plays defense and played on the penalty kill, so it's not just paying for goals to justify any "overpay."

It'll be overpay for like half a season tops, and then it'll be well under market-value for the remainder of the deal.

Might also be a good model for the other up and coming guys to get signed early. You hit on enough of these and you have the capspace to add another top-line contract with the savings.

 

[SR]

Love the deal. I think he will push Keller for the scoring lead on the team this year.

 

[aRielzinhooo]

Great and promising youngster but so small sample afterall. I really hope it will work for both sides because I like the player.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Love the deal. I think he will push Keller for the scoring lead on the team this year.

I agree...Guenther leads the team in Goals this season 40+

 

[TheLegend]

AAV came to $7,142,857 per Craig.

No other details than that.

Update……. contract is front loaded.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837276613945471342

 

[Schemp]

It's kinda funny how we thought Keller's contract was unfair at 1st and now it looks like one of the best contracts in the NHL. Expecting this contract to eventually look like a bargain too.
Funny about those posting on the main board saying it's a bad contract.

Great deal! Goal scoring costs the most, but remember he actually plays defense and played on the penalty kill, so it's not just paying for goals to justify any "overpay."

It'll be overpay for like half a season tops, and then it'll be well under market-value for the remainder of the deal.

Might also be a good model for the other up and coming guys to get signed early. You hit on enough of these and you have the capspace to add another top-line contract with the savings.

You are mistaken about being worth it for this upcoming season. He is still on his ELC and it doesn't kick in until next year.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837247219982029038

He misspoke. It is for 8 years starting next year. He should have said for the next 9 years!

 

[rt]

Big gamble. But a smart one. I like it.