[Signing] Flames re-sign Kevin Bahl (six years, ~$5.35 million AAV)

[Dion]

[Caboose]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I would have been happy to do 8 years to drop the AAV under $5 M, but this is a very good contract for a guy that will be a stabilizing force on the defense for many years.

Great deal, especially with the cap going up.

Edit: I see a limited no trade clause to 8 teams in the last 3 years. That's the one negative thing I would say here. I don't want players like this having no trade clauses because it restricts what you can do for a guy that is a depth player and not one of your franchise players. A small mistake there.

So would you be okay if the contract was something like 6x6.25 and did not include the no trade clause? That's also a way to drop the AAV, and if 8 years was not a consideration for one of the camps, that's really the only way to secure a lower AAV.

I personally don't mind light trade protection. It doesn't often seem to be a huge barrier if the team is really gunning for a trade, and ideally Bahl will play that whole contract through his prime anyways!

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[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Caboose

So would you be okay if the contract was something like 6x6.25 and did not include the no trade clause? That's also a way to drop the AAV, and if 8 years was not a consideration for one of the camps, that's really the only way to secure a lower AAV.

I personally don't mind light trade protection. It doesn't often seem to be a huge barrier if the team is really gunning for a trade, and ideally Bahl will play that whole contract through his prime anyways!

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I'm just generally against any NTC or NMC for anyone that isn't a cornerstone or franchise player. They're overused and it just messes things up when teams need to make moves.

I understand it's a bargaining chip for players, but GMs hand them out way too often.

[drewtastic]

This is another excellent contact by Conroy. Bahl is a stud. Term and AAV are great. Love it.

[BigFlameDog]

He is still On the rise of the curve for a typical, non-superstar, dman. This is an great deal for the Flames.

[mogg]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Decent number, that's basically 2nd/3rd pair money going forward. Guy has good at times, brutal at others. Turned 25 yesterday so obviously you're hoping he solidifies his game more.

Are we talking about the same Kevin Bahl? I’d say consistency and reliability are among his best attributes. Being solid is his thing.

[BurningSteel]

Safe jersey pick!

[Fire]

Was hoping for a 7 or 8 year deal, but 6 is less risky for both sides. Money looks right.

[Goriders]

Good news. He’s a monster.

[Vinny01]

Little higher than I thought but Bahl was solid for the team last year

[Goriders]

Might allow Conroy to get off his wallet with the top end of the roster at some point

[getbak]

Bahl media availability on SN960.

[bdubbs]

This is a great deal.

[mile]

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[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

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How's his voice, anyone heard? Worth $3 Mill?

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by 5abi

Pretty awesome my kids are gonna get to see a Panjabi guy play on the flames

Not punjabi but Parekh's dad is Indian too.

[Galakanokis]

I am big Bahl fan and very happy with this deal. His got more in his game and once he finds that confidence, edge in his game he is going to be a beast. Not sure he can carry a a pairing but he didn't look out of place playing big minutes with Ras last year.

Just a really solid defender at the right age and term for this team.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Edit: I see a limited no trade clause to 8 teams in the last 3 years. That's the one negative thing I would say here. I don't want players like this having no trade clauses because it restricts what you can do for a guy that is a depth player and not one of your franchise players. A small mistake there.

I agree, but that's the market I guess. No one wants to go to Edmonton.

[FlamesAddiction]

Nice. He was solid last season and still young enough get a bit better. He averaged more than 21 minutes per game last season and didn't look out of place.

[MissTeeks]

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