[News] Mark Giordano Extension Done! 6 years, $40.5 million ($6.75 million AAV)

[KelVarnsen]

[FFFLife]

I like it!!

[bax]

Between drafting Sam Bennett, the Hamilton acquisition, assessing the team needs in free agency (Frolik), and now this Gio extension, Brad Treliving is quickly making a name for himself as one of the best executives in the league.

He is a leading candidate for GM of the year IMO

[ben voyonsdonc]

Originally Posted by codynw

I'm aware what NHL players get paid, and I do think it's a team friendly contract. But acting like he "sacrificed" anything is ridiculous.

There is no doubt in my mind that, if Gio was on the open market, he could have gotten quite a bit more money than this deal.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by icarus

So does he play this season on the old contract or the new one?

Old one. This extension takes effect next year.

Since 2005, the CBA has forbidden any contract renegotiation.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

General Fanager ‏@generalfanager2m2 minutes ago

Defensemen in same neighbourhood as Giordano $6.75M extension: Doughty $7M, Phaneuf $7M, Chara $6.916M, Pietrangelo $6.5M, Karlsson $6.5M

Seems about right.

I can't wait to compare our D to Mulletville's

[HotHotHeat]

Goes to show how much of an idiot Kypreos is...

[heep223]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

General Fanager ‏@generalfanager2m2 minutes ago

Defensemen in same neighbourhood as Giordano $6.75M extension: Doughty $7M, Phaneuf $7M, Chara $6.916M, Pietrangelo $6.5M, Karlsson $6.5M

Difference is, imagine what Doughty, Pietrangelo and Karlsson would be making if they re-signed today.

[bax]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Goes to show how much of an idiot Kypreos is...

How so? He said the 9 million was the starting point of negotiations which is most likely true.

Amazing how some people can't grasp the concept of two parties negotiating

[The Fonz]

I was expecting 6yrs @ 7.5M, and was afraid of 6yrs @ 8M.

6yrs @ 6.75M is a very nice deal for this team.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by heep223

What I really love about this, is that this essentially sets the internal salary cap at $6.75M. Johnny and Monny will probably get matching $5.5M or $6M long term contracts.

It feels like Treliving and co are building a Stanley Cup contender.

That's the beauty of this contract. I don't think anyone will sign for more cap hit then the captain. I was hoping for between 6-6.5, was expecting 7.5-8. 6.75? Are you kidding me. Treliving you mother####ing wizard. I love you.

Brodie, Hamilton, Gio, all signed to team friendly cap hits that will ensure the Flames are contenders for a long time. What a D core. I'm no longer worried about JG, Monahan or Bennett's contracts. Not when we have an internal cap hit like this. And not when you have a god damn wizard running the show.

Beauty contract for a beauty player. This team is serious about winning and the captain just gave his full fledged support. I love you Gio , with all my heart and soul!

[codynw]

Anyone heard if it includes any sort of NTC/NMC?

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

Updated the Flames Salary cap Study:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

Does anyone know how to make a google doc form that would allow anonomous visitors to play around wiht the numbers, but wouldn't change the base document? I'd love to allow you guys to play with the doc without messing it up....

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by heep223

Difference is, imagine what Doughty, Pietrangelo and Karlsson would be making if they re-signed today.

Nailed it.
Was thinking the same thing, those players would be in the 8mil + you would think had they just signed today.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

Updated the Flames Salary cap Study:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

Thank you for this.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Good deal, Giordano turns 32 in a month and will be 38 when this new deal finishes (old 1 + new 6) so you're hoping he isn't chugging it up too much by the end of this contract.

Happy overall. Almost 7 million is a big pill to swallow for 6 years, for a guy his age but he was going to get paid by someone next summer if it wasn't us and this is a contract that will be very workable in our cap for the type of player and the role he plays for us. You hope injuries don't make him miss too much time.

Great off season for our GM, thought this contract was going to be around seven and a half.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Nailed it.
Was thinking the same thing, those players would be in the 8mil + you would think had they just signed today.

Drew Doughty would be $10M+ I think. At the very least he'd get the Subban deal if he was an UFA.

[Itse]

It's not likely that Giordano will be worth that by the end of the contract, but it's certainly possible.

This was always going to be "too much money", "too much term" or "trading away the captain".

We got option 2. It's the biggest risk, but also has the best potential. I was never going to be happy, but I'm not complaining either. We'll see how it goes.

[Parallex]

That's an acceptable deal... not sure I'll like paying 38 year old Mark Giordano that much scratch but I'm pretty sure I'll like paying 32 year old Mark Giordano that much.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Good deal, Giordano turns 32 in a month and will be 38 when this new deal finishes (old 1 + new 6) so you're hoping he isn't chugging it up too much by the end of this contract.

Happy overall. Almost 7 million is a big pill to swallow for 6 years, for a guy his age but he was going to get paid by someone next summer if it wasn't us and this is a contract that will be very workable in our cap for the type of player and the role he plays for us. You hope injuries don't make him miss too much time.

Great off season for our GM, thought this contract was going to be around seven and a half.

When Brandon Hickey and Oliver Kylington are in the fold in two years, the whole thing is just going to look like one big delicious chocolate sundae. Personal guarantee!