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bubbsy · 08-13-2019, 09:23 AM

I am hoping they go 3-4 years, minimize the cap hit, and utilize the money saved to maximize the on ice team during this 3 year window.

I think a lot of these RFAs are going to be sitting in Sep, and a lot are likely only going to be starting to play in ~Nov. There's really no incentive for them to rush it. Even the struggles of the player that miss camp and the start of the season (Nylander) are a greater detriment to the team than it is for the player. As such, I see no real rush for these RFAs to get a deal less than what they are wanting.

I'd love to see the voting age demographics of the NHLPA for the next CBA renewal (ie. % of players on an ELC, % who are due to be RFA, % who are due to be UFA).

If it's the established player segment (ie. due to be UFA) that own most of the vote, I'd imagine they would be willing to screw the next wave of youngsters, to ensure the cap is set up to maximize cap expenditure on UFAs, rather than this year's unprecedented shift in RFA contracts. If the 2nd NHL contract continues this trend, then we're going to definitely see a lot of older players that are due for their 3rd or 4th contracts get shafted.

I really like Tkachuk's throw back style of play, but for some reason, I just don't categorize him as a modern day NHL superstar because he's not one of these young, fast, electrifying skill players. It's probably why I am a bit reluctant to wanting to see him signed to a massive long term deal. I also think I'd be very interested in him playing with higher end offensive players, as playing on such a defensive accountable line perhaps dwindles some of his offensive upside, which is how NHL salary value seems to bias against.

08-13-2019, 09:23 AM	#664
bubbsy Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Exp:	I am hoping they go 3-4 years, minimize the cap hit, and utilize the money saved to maximize the on ice team during this 3 year window. I think a lot of these RFAs are going to be sitting in Sep, and a lot are likely only going to be starting to play in ~Nov. There's really no incentive for them to rush it. Even the struggles of the player that miss camp and the start of the season (Nylander) are a greater detriment to the team than it is for the player. As such, I see no real rush for these RFAs to get a deal less than what they are wanting. I'd love to see the voting age demographics of the NHLPA for the next CBA renewal (ie. % of players on an ELC, % who are due to be RFA, % who are due to be UFA). If it's the established player segment (ie. due to be UFA) that own most of the vote, I'd imagine they would be willing to screw the next wave of youngsters, to ensure the cap is set up to maximize cap expenditure on UFAs, rather than this year's unprecedented shift in RFA contracts. If the 2nd NHL contract continues this trend, then we're going to definitely see a lot of older players that are due for their 3rd or 4th contracts get shafted. I really like Tkachuk's throw back style of play, but for some reason, I just don't categorize him as a modern day NHL superstar because he's not one of these young, fast, electrifying skill players. It's probably why I am a bit reluctant to wanting to see him signed to a massive long term deal. I also think I'd be very interested in him playing with higher end offensive players, as playing on such a defensive accountable line perhaps dwindles some of his offensive upside, which is how NHL salary value seems to bias against.