Confirmed Signing with Link: [WPG] D Dylan DeMelo signs extension with the Jets (4 years, $4.9M AAV)

[JKG33]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

 

[jokesondee]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

Second in the league in +/- last season and is elite at suppressing scoring chances. Would have gotten way more in free agency.

 

[JKG33]

Second in the league in +/- last season and is elite at suppressing scoring chances. Would have gotten way more in free agency.

What did the elite Jets defence do in the playoffs?

 

[elchud]

Great for the Jets. A 5th year would have been the only concern, maybe.

 

[CanMerc]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

We got DeMelo from Ottawa in 2020 for a 3rd and he's always made it seem he was happy to be in WPG… and for a market that has a hard time attracting players, that’s huge.

 

[kylbaz]

What did the elite Jets defence do in the playoffs?

There's only one of him, not six?
"Leafs & Kings"
Makes sense.

 

[Byron Bitz]

RD free agent market is now set

 

[Budz]

Everyone thought they’d be adding him as their second pair RHD and he’s not even making it to market.

We know someone in his family. I can tell you all with certainty…

He’s very happy in Winnipeg and settled in with a young family. He was not leaving.

I’m happy for Jets fans and hope they appreciate this guy. He’s a good one.

 

[HellebuyckOurSaviour]

What did the elite Jets defence do in the playoffs?

We thought we sent out the new game plan, but we hit (packaging) and sent out the memo from when we played Vegas in the WCF and in last years playoffs against Vegas, you know the one where we win our first game then lose our next 4.

 

[Weezeric]

What did the elite Jets defence do in the playoffs?

It’s ok to be upset that the Leafs weren’t able to sign him. He would be the perfect partner for Reilly.

 

[Double Dion]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

Wait until you see the numbers in UFA. Zadorov is getting a minimum of 5X5. This is a year less and less dollars. I like it for the Jets. DeMelo doesn't have Zadorov's peaks, but he doesn't have his valleys either. I think their value is pretty comparable.

 

[Hunter368]

Great news, I suspected he would be their #1 priority to get signed, he fills a huge need. Love it

 

[JKG33]

There's only one of him, not six?
"Leafs & Kings"
Makes sense.

Classic, can't take a criticism about your player without bringing up who I cheer for (which is irrelevant). Cool

 

[KrisLetAngry]

NHL does not have enough top 4 D let alone top 4 RD.

Solid signing.

 

[Linds]

About a mil over priced per year

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

If people think this is overpaid just wait for the rest of the summer, this is going to look good.

Top 4 RD that doesn't look out of place on the top pair playing with Morrissey. Good deal for the Jets.

 

[bossram]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

No. He's a top-pair calibre player (right now anyway, he's 31 and will decline at some point throughout the deal).

For what Demelo brings right now, it is a very good deal for Winnipeg. Especially in comparison to the outlandish prices some of the UFA crop will get July 1st.

About a mil over priced per year

Not even close man.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Market value for a small market team. Good signing IMO

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Solid deal.

 

[Double Dion]

No. He's a top-pair calibre player (right now anyway, he's 31 and will decline at some point throughout the deal).

For what Demelo brings right now, it is a very good deal for Winnipeg. Especially in comparison to the outlandish prices some of the UFA crop will get July 1st.


Not even close man.

I agree with your premise. I don't see him as a top pair defenseman. I think that's way out of line. He's a second pairing guy who can play top competition. Similar to Tanev.

 

[Revansky]

Classic, can't take a criticism about your player without bringing up who I cheer for (which is irrelevant). Cool

What do you think is the range a #3-4 D should be paid ? The cap is going to increase steadily in the next couple of years. 4.9 M$ means he's 61st for cap hit for a D. Considering he's an RHD and fit well in the team composition and it's an UFA contract, it's seems like fair value.

 

[KeyserSoze81]

About a mil over priced per year

This dude took a paycut to stay put. If he made it to UFA and shopped around, he would get 5.5/yr. There are barely any serviceable top 4 RD out there, and even fewer that can find the defensive zone. If a relatively young one hits the UFA market, he is getting paid.

 

[bossram]

I agree with your premise. I don't see him as a top pair defenseman. I think that's way out of line. He's a second pairing guy who can play top competition. Similar to Tanev.

Tanev is also a top-pair defenseman. Your evaluations of guys is just off. Both are top-64 defensemen, i.e. top pair defensemen.

If Tanev doesn't quality, (one of the single best defensive players in the league, and a guy that didn't get scored on for two rounds), then your list of top-pair defensemen must be like 15 names. Apparently guys who play top-pair defensive minutes and face top competition are not top pair defensemen, according to this.

 

[10Ducky10]

Seems steep for a guy who's a #4 at best

Average NHL salary is about 3.8m.
He played on the first pair with JMo all season.
He played 21:44 per game.
He would have got much more on the open market but chose to stay in Winnipeg like a lot of players once they get here.
It's a fair deal...I expected him to sign for 5 years at least.

Good signing.

 

[Double Dion]

Tanev is also a top-pair defenseman. Your evaluations of guys is just off. Both are top-64 defensemen, i.e. top pair defensemen.

If Tanev doesn't quality, (one of the single best defensive players in the league, and a guy that didn't get scored on for two rounds), then your list of top-pair defensemen must be like 15 names. Apparently guys who play top-pair defensive minutes and face top competition are not top pair defensemen, according to this.

No, I don't see it that way. Top pairing guys are all situation type defensemen. Tanev played the 4th most minutes for a pretty average blueline in Calgary. He played the 4th most minutes in Dallas. It's not because he can't defend. He's an excellent defender. DeMelo is a excellent defender too, not quite Tanev, but close. I think top pairing guys are guys like Morrissey who can defend and add a layer to the offense. In Calgary guys like Weegar, Andersson and Hanifin do/did both. I don't consider Lindell a top pairing guy either and he's a great defender. You have to be a guy who can be on the PK AND the PP for me. Not one of the other. Top 2 on a league average blueline in icetime is a top pairing guy.