Confirmed Signing with Link: [WPG] F Vladislav Namestnikov signs extension with the Jets (2 years, $3M AAV)

[Koivu11]

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[gojetsgo]

solid deal

 

[Lunatik]

Seems like a good deal for the Jets

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

2C performance for $3M/year, love it. He was a bargain coming in and played lights-out, in addition to being one of the most versatile players in the league. It would've sucked to lose him but we can keep the band together if everyone signs at these reasonable cap hits.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

2C performance for $3M/year, love it. He was a bargain coming in and played lights-out, in addition to being one of the most versatile players in the league. It would've sucked to lose him but we can keep the band together if everyone signs at these reasonable cap hits.

I donno about 2C, but he is a very versatile player and has found much better offensive game in Winnipeg. If he keeps playing the same for the next two as he did the first two this is a great deal.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

I donno about 2C, but he is a very versatile player and has found much better offensive game in Winnipeg. If he keeps playing the same for the next two as he did the first two this is a great deal.

He's not the player you would expect to be a 2C and anyone who paid him as a 2C in UFA probably would've regretted it, but he's been 2C since he got here and puts up points like it. It's just a good match. Even a good 4C will cost this much once the cap increases take effect.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

He's not the player you would expect to be a 2C and anyone who paid him as a 2C in UFA probably would've regretted it, but he's been 2C since he got here and puts up points like it. It's just a good match. Even a good 4C will cost this much once the cap increases take effect.

He is 74th in Center point totals, plays 14:55 a game and is around guys like Jordan Staal, Barrett Hayton, Ryan Strome, etc. He is a 3C.

 

[ffh]

Another guy gets traded to wpg and can't wait to get out.

 

[BurnsWhenIPee]

Nice deal. He must really like it in Winnipeg...I think he could have got 1 - 1.5M more a year on the open market.

 

[MardyBum]

Nice deal, has filled in admirably as a middle 6 C. Should be further down the lineup on a contender and likely will be after the TDL but him being able to jump up and fill in is well worth that cap hit.

 

[Boonk]

Solid depth center who can play in the top 6 decently if needed for cheap. Hes been great at his role here in Winnipeg.

 

[Do or Die]

Very annoying guy to play against.....non stop motor, chips in with sneaky production
Nice value for the money

 

[CanMerc]

Very ok with this deal

 

[Nevins]

2C performance for $3M/year, love it. He was a bargain coming in and played lights-out, in addition to being one of the most versatile players in the league. It would've sucked to lose him but we can keep the band together if everyone signs at these reasonable cap hits.

You mean 3 C….but yes it is a good deal for a 3 C

 

[WarriorofTime]

Good for him. Solid soldier his whole career that hung around nhl as a depth guy versus going to khl at some point.. and has now stuck around long enough to get rewarded with a nice chunk of change in a rising cap.

 

[jetsforever]

Good deal for both

 

[winnipegger]

We gotta target ROR so names can play 3c.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

We gotta target ROR so names can play 3c.

Isn't Lowry your 3c ?

 

[CanMerc]

We gotta target ROR so names can play 3c.

If we can get ROR, I’d be very happy…and Names would be bumped to either 4C or middle 6 wing

 

[Jroach]

You really can't complain about 3m AAV for a guy who's been holding down the 2C spot quite well. Good deal.

 

[Weezeric]

He is 74th in Center point totals, plays 14:55 a game and is around guys like Jordan Staal, Barrett Hayton, Ryan Strome, etc. He is a 3C.

Sure, if you count all the “centers” that are actually playing the wing. Remove those players and he’s right around low 2C production, which is amazing for a 3M player.

 

[Hunter368]

Very happy with the deal, solid player that’s underrated by most

 

[Turin]

Fact that he's making only .5 more than somebody like O'Connor is pretty laughable as somebody who has seen a lot of both. Namestnikov is very underrated.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He's found a home in Winnipeg, which is great for him.

He's been playing well for Winnipeg and if he keeps up that production they got a nice deal on their hands.

Even if he slips, it's going to be a fair contract for what he brings.

 

[Habsrule]

Good for the Jets but I was really hoping he would go to UFA and sign in Montreal.

Have have Evans and Dvorak as centres who are upcoming UFAs. Plus the Habs have no Russians on the team and Demidov is coming over next year. It would be nice for him to have a Russian player to help him.

Plus Namestnikov plays a high energy game and I was hoping Demidov would learn from that type of style. I was willing to go 4.5-5 million on a two year deal.