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Old 06-23-2014, 11:39 AM   #1
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Icon33 Habs re-sign Markov (3yrs, $5.75M AAV)

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3-year deal for Andrei Markov. I hear same money (5,75 M) than his previous two deals.

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Old 06-23-2014, 11:49 AM   #2
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Seems a bit high for a 35 year old defender on the decline.

This also gives Subban a bit of negotiating room, as he'll probably be looking for more than this.
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Old 06-23-2014, 11:50 AM   #3
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about what I expected. He had tons of leverage, not a great defensive core outside of Subban (Gorges is hurt a lot, some youngsters) Hope they have enough left to offer Weaver a contract.
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Old 06-23-2014, 12:06 PM   #4
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Seems a bit high for a 35 year old defender on the decline.

This also gives Subban a bit of negotiating room, as he'll probably be looking for more than this.
Subban was getting 8+ regardless of what Markov got.
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Old 06-23-2014, 12:23 PM   #5
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Subban was getting 8+ regardless of what Markov got.
Do you think he'll get over $8 million?

I don't see him getting more than Weber does. That was an RFA offer sheet, to make him the highest paid defender in the league.
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Old 06-23-2014, 12:26 PM   #6
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Do you think he'll get over $8 million?

I don't see him getting more than Weber does. That was an RFA offer sheet, to make him the highest paid defender in the league.
Weber makes14 million next season. I think he'll probably get 8.
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Old 06-23-2014, 12:26 PM   #7
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Do you think he'll get over $8 million?

I don't see him getting more than Weber does. That was an RFA offer sheet, to make him the highest paid defender in the league.
More the structure of Weber's deal than the AAV, with all that money up front.
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Old 06-23-2014, 12:28 PM   #8
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Bad contract but Markov is a critical piece of the Montreal defence.
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If Markov stays healthy it's a great deal, it he breaks it's a meh deal.
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Old 06-23-2014, 02:10 PM   #10
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Spot on Gundo.
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I'd say he could've gotten more on the open market.

Oilers for sure would have offered more/longer.

He basically paid several million dollars in cash to not play in Edmonton.

Good decision.
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he's also a mentor for Emelin, who has the tools to be a pretty decent player.
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I think this is a great deal for Montreal. As mentioned by habernac, he will be mentoring Emelin, and maybe other graduates. He is their #2 behind Subban, it was a good signing.
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I think this is a great deal for Montreal. As mentioned by habernac, he will be mentoring Emelin, and maybe other graduates. He is their #2 behind Subban, it was a good signing.
Markov is only going to get slower and less agile as this deal progresses and that's saying a lot considering how much he lost after his injuries. I agree the price tag is probably in line/better then an open market deal however, his effectiveness should be a serious concern beyond next season at that price tag - especially if he's going to be asked to skate with partners like Subban/Emelin.
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