2023-24 NHL Season Thread.

[Shaani]

Well to me the only reasonable explanation would be something like 1st year being 1.6 million, 2nd 2.4 mil, 3rd 3,5 mil, 4th 4,5 mil.

But the salaries for individual years weren't published, right?

The Montreal Gazette reported this:

The deal is worth $14 million, paying Eller $2.5 million in each of the first two seasons and $4.5 million in last two.

Source: http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...538/story.html

[Puupi]

The Montreal Gazette reported this:


Source: http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...538/story.html

Oh it was 14 million. I misread or mixed it up with someone else by being 12 million.

Well that makes the thing even more weird! Good for Eller, though.

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Washington Capitals signed a rookie deal with Nathan Walker. He is the first Australian player to make an NHL contract.

[Rennadrel]

Surprisingly, the Leafs have extended Reimer for 2 years. 2.3 million per year.

[Greeney]

Surprisingly, the Leafs have extended Reimer for 2 years. 2.3 million per year.

I don't expect that they'd let him go for free.
But I really think this is best for Reimer.
It goes to arbitration and I could easily see it being another Tommy Salo situation.

Maybe Edmonton, Winnipeg, or Washington sends us a second rounder for him. Maybe Pittsburgh would make a trade if they're tired of MAF. Every other team looks like they have a preferential goalie in net or is tanking for Eichel/McDavid Buffalo.

[Rennadrel]

I dunno, I don't think Buffalo will be as bad as they were last season. Sure, they have fuck all in net as far as I can tell but they have a lot of prospects and some veterans who will help lead the young guys along. They might not make the playoffs but they won't be that horrible. The season or two after though they might be a threat.

[Puupi]

I wonder what Buffalo is going to do with Leino....

[Rennadrel]

They bought him out.

[Puupi]

They bought him out.

Okay. I wonder where he is going to play next season o_O

[Greeney]

Okay. I wonder where he is going to play next season o_O

I can see us giving him a $1 million contract next year if Booth proves he's worth more than that.

[Nazrark]

It's going to be hard to tank this year. I mean there are plenty of teams vying for the last spot this time around. Buffalo, Florida, Edmonton, Calgary, New York Islanders. That is some pretty tough company to tank against. I don't mention the Jets because they are going to be 9th/10th in the West, and don't seem keen on tanking the season.

[Rennadrel]

Okay. I wonder where he is going to play next season o_O

Europe probably, I think his inconsistent play in the NHL the last few years has been obvious and a lot of teams won't want to risk it with the money he demanded out of Buffalo. I doubt any team is going to pay him 4 million after last season anyway.

[VanillaO]

If he's smart he'll take a 1M contract somewhere just to try and prove he's still a worthwhile NHL player in a depth role on a team that could use some 4th line depth for scoring.

[Puupi]

If he's smart he'll take a 1M contract somewhere just to try and prove he's still a worthwhile NHL player in a depth role on a team that could use some 4th line depth for scoring.

Yeah his inconsistency is a problem, but he could be an awesome player for just about any team for 3rd or 4th line.

[Zeoni]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/stat...78831609483265

uh k.

[Strakha]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/stat...78831609483265

uh k.

seems kind of excessive for a guy whos never even had 50 pts, those oiler contracts are looking like a steal now.

[Reg]

A bit excessive in my opinion, but he's still young. So maybe Sather is banking on him proving himself. And honestly, what other real choices do the Rangers have right now? lol

[Nazrark]

A bit excessive in my opinion, but he's still young. So maybe Sather is banking on him proving himself. And honestly, what other real choices do the Rangers have right now? lol

They can always call up Reg to be a pylon.

[Puupi]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/stat...78831609483265

uh k.

What's up with all the teams doing ridiculous deals with sub-standard players?

[Stommped]

I think Brassard is better than Bolland (and younger too), and his deal is cheaper so there's the silver lining.

[Deleted]

Still too long if Sather just wants the guy to prove himself.