[Signing] CBJ Sign Horton (37.1M, 5.3AAV, 7 years)

[Milt Schmidt]

Wow, that's a long time for a guy with his concussion history. Good for him, if he can stay healthy he'll be good for Columbus. I'll miss seeing him in Black and Gold for sure.

Milt

[PeteLFan]

Awful awful contract v

[blankall]

So I guess when Horton said he was looking for a fresh start, he meant a boatload of money.

[moon]

Thank god he is signed and not coming here. Would have been a terrible signing anytime for the Flames but especially bad for them with where they are now.

I thought it might be a good fit for Columbus but that is a lot of money and too long term for a guy with his health questions and not great offensive numbers.

[Huntingwhale]

Wow, good for Horton, but scary for the Jackets considering his injury history.

But a nice move for a franchise that's hopefully on the upswing.

Horton
Gaborik
Johnson
Dubinsky
Anisomov
Bobrovsky
Calvert

Jackets have a nice lineup and a fairly deep defense. Toss in the Vezina winner and Ryan Murray coming through the pipeline. Good time to be a jackets fan.

[kermitology]

Columbus will regret this deal. Like next season.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Too much, too long. I like him, but he's brittle.

Crazy.

[Savvy27]

I really don't think $5.3 mil is a big number for Horton. Seven years is risky though.

[tempz]

Lets face it, Columbus has to overpay and give longer terms in order to attract free agents.

With that in mind I don't think it's that bad of a signing.

[Ashasx]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Nathan Horton will undergo shoulder surgery this summer. Expected to be sidelined until December.

[TurnedTheCorner]

lol, an auspicious start to his tenure

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Nathan Horton will undergo shoulder surgery this summer. Expected to be sidelined until December.

ROFL, and it begins!!

[GGG]

5.3 is very fair for dollars. Term is a little scary given his health but the value is there.

[RT14]

I think the money is fine for Horton, but 7 years is at least 2 years too long.

Still, for UFA day, it's pretty respectable and he should add a lot to the Jackets when healthy. I'm happy for BJ fans today who have had it rough for so long and look to finally have the makings of a team that can compete for the playoffs.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Nathan Horton will undergo shoulder surgery this summer. Expected to be sidelined until December.

Horton's agent must be Jerry MacGuire. How does an injured player get a contract like this?

[Ashasx]

Now that I see he's having more shoulder trouble, the term on this contract is bad.

[bluloc]

I smell another buy out coming.

[BurningSteel]

glad we didnt go all in here

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Now that I see he's having more shoulder trouble, the term on this contract is bad.

Shoulder aside, it's bad term because his brain is half jello.

[Stay Golden]

Sad to see him leave the Bruins, glad he he has a cup ring vs VAN though. He will regret leaving Boston career wise i don't think CLB is going to help him get another Cup Ring.
Fair money for CLB but length of contract is 2 years too long. Eventual buyout i suspect.