[Signing] Wild sign Kaprizov to record setting contract extension (8 yrs, $17 mil AAV)

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

McDavid is under enormous pressure from the NHLPA to set the gold standard.

I doubt it. Player compensation is capped. The more the stars are paid the less for others. What motivation dos the PA have to shoot up salaries and increase escrow?

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by FanSince'01

Wow, surprised that he ended up signing after all the news/rumours came out after he rejected the initial $16 million per year offer. But he's one of the best forwards in the game and Minny desperately needed to keep him.

And so much for Oilers fans thinking they would get McDavid for a "hometown discount". His next deal is absolutely going to be at least $18 million per and probably more in the $19-20 million range.

Not that he's signing there anyways...

Staring down 32 year old Dysaddle and McDavid earning a combined $34M AAV for forever would be just delicious with a support cast clearly not able to help the pair fend off father time. Even if those two's regression looks like 80 points, it's just nowhere near enough to justify that cap hit let alone potentially carry a group of bums to the finals.

It won't happen though. McDavid rightfully won't want to commit to that tire fire beyond 2-3 more seasons and nix any chance he has at winning a title as he slows down. This season is quite realistically Edmonton's last chance at "something special" up north.

[dino7c]

So how many points does a player need to make 17M a good contract even? I cant imagine this ages well

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by FanSince'01

Yep, I believe the same. If the rumours are true that he wants to be in Toronto and try to win there, I can see him taking a slight discount with them from the $20.5 million max but it's not going to be that significant.

If he stays in Canada, I like Montreal's chances better.

They are much better run. They have tons of assets and are just starting to enter their contention window.

What could GNBT possibly offer EDM? It would have to be a Gilmour-level fleecing of an AB team for that to happen.

On second thought; maybe this is one last favour that GMBT could do for us. If he fleeced the Oilers and then delivered McD his cup that could fuel us for a decade.

But it would suck to hear the English Canadian media go on and on about the Leafs. At least the Habs media write/speak French that less of us understand.

First choice for me is he goes to the USA and the Flames are the next CDN team to win the Cup.

[dissentowner]

There is zero chance McDavid ever plays a game for the Habs. That I can guarantee.

[InternationalVillager]

For all the ones that were crapping on the Draisaitl contract ....

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by dino7c

So how many points does a player need to make 17M a good contract even? I cant imagine this ages well

Likely the opposite. This contract will age well.

Jarome Iginla made 17.95% of the salary cap in 2005/2006.

Kaprizov’s contract will be worth 16.35% of the cap in 2026/2027, and is projected to be 14.98% of the cap in 2027/2028.

I get the shock value of the dollar figure, but % is the key factor to keep in mind as a fan.

The good news? $10.5M 50 point players become closer to fair value every year that goes by with the current cap escalation.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Coach

Well, they can sell some jerseys at least.


Don't think winning teams get built around max contract players, personally.

They're definitely not built around plucky role players. You need a star player to win, that's the bottom line. It's much easier to fill depth down the line up than find a star franchise winger. This new contract is 16% of the cap, 15% the next two years. The cap keeps going up. Lock down star players, don't nickle and dime them so you can pay Troy Brouwer or Mikeal Frolik.

[memphusk]

This is a wonderful contract!

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by InternationalVillager

For all the ones that were crapping on the Draisaitl contract ....

I mean it hasn't started yet...lets see Drai without McDavid when he is 34

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by Knut

Which is the problem. He has never played a full season due injury issues.

He has played 319 Games out of 410 since coming into the league.

I would have concerns hitching my wagon to a winger that does not play the entire season.

He's missed 65 games in the last 5 years, 41 last year. 24 going in his 1st 4 seasons.

His 1st year was a shorten season and missed 1 game.

This deal is too much, but there will be more like this one soon

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Likely the opposite. This contract will age well.

Jarome Iginla made 17.95% of the salary cap in 2005/2006.

Kaprizov’s contract will be worth 16.35% of the cap in 2026/2027, and is projected to be 14.98% of the cap in 2027/2028.

I get the shock value of the dollar figure, but % is the key factor to keep in mind as a fan.

The good news? $10.5M 50 point players become closer to fair value every year that goes by with the current cap escalation.

Guy has played one full NHL season and he is 29 this year...jury is certainly still out. I mean they had to do it but this is the absolute most they could have possibly paid.

[Salt Water Cowboy #10]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Likely the opposite. This contract will age well.

Jarome Iginla made 17.95% of the salary cap in 2005/2006.

Kaprizov’s contract will be worth 16.35% of the cap in 2026/2027, and is projected to be 14.98% of the cap in 2027/2028.
Hi
I get the shock value of the dollar figure, but % is the key factor to keep in mind as a fan.

The good news? $10.5M 50 point players become closer to fair value every year that goes by with the current cap escalation.

If I could have prime Iggy, or Kaptizov, I take Iggy every time. For many reasons. Kaprizov will not stick up for team mates, or fight guys like Ben or Hatcher when needed. Iggy was a leader.
I think Minnesota will do ok with this contract but I think it’s too much.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Salt Water Cowboy #10

If I could have prime Iggy, or Kaptizov, I take Iggy every time. For many reasons. Kaprizov will not stick up for team mates, or fight guys like Ben or Hatcher when needed. Iggy was a leader.
I think Minnesota will do ok with this contract but I think it’s too much.

Hence the 1.6% less in salary?

Iginla in 2026/2027: $18.668M
Kaprizov: $17M

I'm not saying they're equal players, but it illustrates the point.

and hey, Huberdeau is now only 10.10% of the salary cap in 2026/2027!

There's zero doubt that MIN paid a premium to keep Kaprizov, I just don't think it's all THAT insane.

What'll have a good amount of sticker shock is when Calgary signs Makar to his 6-year contract in 2027/2028 and it comes in at like $22.7M AAV (20% is still the max I think?).

[Salt Water Cowboy #10]

It will age better than Parise contract. I just didn't think Kap would ever be highest paid player. Minny was in a tough position. And he and his agent definitely took full advantage of the situation

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by InternationalVillager

For all the ones that were crapping on the Draisaitl contract ....

Who's crapping on that contract? It's already looking like a bargain. Nobody will ever call Pissy the sharpest tool in the shed as he's going to play the majority of his career underpaid vs his peers.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Likely the opposite. This contract will age well.

Jarome Iginla made 17.95% of the salary cap in 2005/2006.

Kaprizov’s contract will be worth 16.35% of the cap in 2026/2027, and is projected to be 14.98% of the cap in 2027/2028.

I get the shock value of the dollar figure, but % is the key factor to keep in mind as a fan.

The good news? $10.5M 50 point players become closer to fair value every year that goes by with the current cap escalation.

I have been saying for a few months that Huberdeau is going to be tradeable soon. His contract will be ok by summer of 2027

[InternationalVillager]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Who's crapping on that contract? It's already looking like a bargain.

See draisaitl contract signing thread....

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour

$23,155,001 cap at the start of next year, with 16/23 players under contract and no major RFA's or UFA's. They'll be good. They've lived so long with huge dead cap, this is nothing for them, haha.

Sounds like the Flames

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Staring down 32 year old Dysaddle and McDavid earning a combined $34M AAV for forever would be just delicious with a support cast clearly not able to help the pair fend off father time. Even if those two's regression looks like 80 points, it's just nowhere near enough to justify that cap hit let alone potentially carry a group of bums to the finals.

It won't happen though. McDavid rightfully won't want to commit to that tire fire beyond 2-3 more seasons and nix any chance he has at winning a title as he slows down. This season is quite realistically Edmonton's last chance at "something special" up north.

Odds of them making the final again have to be zero.

But their Kryptonite Florida probably won’t be there either.