2029.
Power forwards are rare and I like Will. I just do not want to get too carried away by his 20-20 season. Some people regret giving Laf a big deal early last season. Also need to keep some cap flexibility for McDavid.
Haha, well if McDavid wins the cup this year we can kiss that dream goodbye, I would assume he stays if that happens.Power forwards are rare and I like Will. I just do not want to get too carried away by his 20-20 season. Some people regret giving Laf a big deal early last season. Also need to keep some cap flexibility for McDavid.
Im hoping the opposite. Some guys in pro sports have said they felt like they could leave with no unfinished business after bringing their city a ring.
I've long admired the New York Rangers from afar. I've admired them when I beat four of their guys on the ice and scored a goal. I've always wanted to be on an Original Six team. I want to help New York win a Cup, following in the footsteps of my idol Mark Messier. --Connor McDavid
He matched Laf's output this past season, at the same age, and he plays the way we'd like all of them to play. I think he should be secured long term before he really takes off.Power forwards are rare and I like Will. I just do not want to get too carried away by his 20-20 season. Some people regret giving Laf a big deal early last season. Also need to keep some cap flexibility for McDavid.
I'm not against it. I just want to make sure we do not get carried away like some say we did with Laf's contract last season. Plus we do have to keep our eye on that McDavid prize in 2026.
Kakko is stagnant unfortunately for him. I could see him improving a bit still, but not massively. He doesn't seem to have that drive in him.
His UFA year is 2029. He'll be 27 I think. I think it would be smart to lock him up now or next year before the cap rockets and he also puts up 30 goals while throwing 300 hits...
That definitely makes sense but I'd prefer go cheap this year. Retain some flexibility not only cap wise but trade wise. At the same time let him know if he keeps playing this way we could revisit things as early as next season. Is that fair? Until McDavid re-signs with the Oilers he will be my target.
This is like betting 1 million dollars on Tong PoThat definitely makes sense but I'd prefer go cheap this year. Retain some flexibility not only cap wise but trade wise. At the same time let him know if he keeps playing this way we could revisit things as early as next season. Is that fair? Until McDavid re-signs with the Oilers he will be my target.
I mean EVERYONE would love McDavid in theory... But what will his AAV be? He's at 12.5 now... Matthews is at 13.25... So a MINIMUM of 14, which at "only" 2.5m more than Pan, who comes off the books, seems doable... but what if someone is offering 17... or 20?That definitely makes sense but I'd prefer go cheap this year. Retain some flexibility not only cap wise but trade wise. At the same time let him know if he keeps playing this way we could revisit things as early as next season. Is that fair? Until McDavid re-signs with the Oilers he will be my target.
I honestly do not have any idea. I do not follow the cap rule changes to know for sure but If its 17 I do it. I just tell myself that McD is worth more than CK and Zibs combined so there is most my money for him hypothetically speaking. I think of how many players it would take to trade for him or how many years we would have to draft to find a player like him. 17 without a trade or draft years? No problem. Here is your contract.
I'm not saying I would say no either. BUT IT IS A HUGE CHUNK. At least to start. Realistically in a few years 17m could be less a percentage of the cap than 14 is NOW. Guess we will see. EDM can still offer him 8 years at whatever anyone else would for 7 years.I honestly do not have any idea. I do not follow the cap rule changes to know for sure but If its 17 I do it. I just tell myself that McD is worth more than CK and Zibs combined so there is most my money for him hypothetically speaking. I think of how many players it would take to trade for him or how many years we would have to draft to find a player like him. 17 without a trade or draft years? No problem. Here is your contract.
I agree with you but think about how many players and draft picks it would take to get him. In those terms he makes 17 mill cheap in my eyes. Also only being able to do 7 years instead of 8 is good for us imo if McDavid would take it. We only live once. I say if you can get the best player in the game go for it. Figure out the rest afterwards.
Yeah dude. I wouldn't be complaining. And I agree 7 years IS an advantage in a way for the team, but not in terms of actually getting him signed.
As I understand it there IS no max cap on an individual salary...
Yea he never would. Someone will offer him max, 20M a year for 8 years. That's a guaranteed 160M, he's not going to risk that on 1 year contracts and god forbit he blows his knee out.
Yeah, its just a wild weird "possibility." Only EDM can offer him 8 years though, right?
Maybe he will see that too and sign somewhere for an amount that gives the team (and hence HIMSELF) a chance to actually win a cup...
If Shesty bounces back to a top 3 goalie and McDavid gets here by 2026 then I would like our chances to compete. We could have the 2 most important positions covered. Then when Makar comes we will really be cooking!
