[Signing] Pelletier signs in Tampa, 3 years

[DoubleK]

Prove them all wrong Pelts!!!

I will always wonder what would have been had be not been hurt in preseason.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

He did a fine job of it this past year, IMO. 19 points in 49 games, looked just as comfortable next to Huberdeau as he did with guys like Kerins. Smaller sample but far less proven players signed deals today — this is exactly how Florida and Tampa got guys like Verhaeghe and Marchessault at similar points in their careers.

Both those guys were pretty inconsequential for Tampa. It was Florida really who unlocked their potential. Every team takes flyers on projects. Sometimes it works out, but most of the time is doesn't. I certainly am hoping the best for Pelletier because he seems like a genuinely good guy, but I don't put any special importance on Tampa making this move over any other team signing any other former 1st round project and hoping for the best.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Go get em Pelts. I'm rooting for you

[EVERLAST]

Nice news . Good kid

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It’s rather telling that he would be willing to sign a contract that so limits his upside.

Tampa likely wasn't interested in a 1 year deal.

It ensures that Tampa is more than willing to play him potentially up the lineup because if he succeeds, they still have him cheaply.

And if he succeeds at all, his next contract will be much larger.

It also provides him with some financial stability.

The 3-year deal actually helps his upside.

[Murph]

Great kid, and I wish him all the best. I still think he’s got 2nd/3rd line winger upside.

[Bonded]

I like the contract for Pelletier. Sets him up to be financially stable if he is smart with his money even if he is fine after this contract

[ForeverFlameFan]

Tampa better be careful on waiving him (if they ever do) in the first year. that’s a good contract for any team to claim with how low the $s are

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Cost controlled depth so they can afford to pay their stars. Florida and Tampa have won multiple Cups signing tons of value contracts like these. Pelletier can play up and down a lineup and clearly has two-way value.

With the salary cap going up, the league minimum contract is supposed to be increasing to over $1 mil. His AAV is going to be 200k less than league minimum and if it doesn't work out it does not hurt them at all as he can be sent down and not count against the cap.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Tampa likely wasn't interested in a 1 year deal.

It ensures that Tampa is more than willing to play him potentially up the lineup because if he succeeds, they still have him cheaply.

And if he succeeds at all, his next contract will be much larger.

It also provides him with some financial stability.

The 3-year deal actually helps his upside.

I think Tampa did this as more of a chance he plays well and his contract is well below league minimum.

[Geeoff]

I'm not really sure what Tampa does with their bottom 6 but if they run a skilled 3rd line, that could be a good landing spot for Pelts

[sureLoss]

3 year term will likely discourage waiver claims, at least in the first two years.

Interesting that Pelletier agreed to 3 year term at league minimum. Usually players like to bet on themselves that they will be worth more after 1 or 2 years.

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

3 year term will likely discourage waiver claims, at least in the first two years.

Interesting that Pelletier agreed to 3 year term at league minimum. Usually players like to bet on themselves that they will be worth more after 1 or 2 years.

I suppose he's not really in a position to dictate the terms of his contract. Perhaps, only Tampa was interested. Most teams will want to run a bottom 6 with big bodies

[Macho0978]

It's a smart contract for Pelletier as it increases his odds of making the team out of camp every year. Teams up against the cap often send down the higher priced players in favour of the cheaper player.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Tampa likely wasn't interested in a 1 year deal.

It ensures that Tampa is more than willing to play him potentially up the lineup because if he succeeds, they still have him cheaply.

And if he succeeds at all, his next contract will be much larger.

It also provides him with some financial stability.

The 3-year deal actually helps his upside.

Not at all. It’s very unusual, a shorter deal is much better for his upside. He’s only protecting his downside with this term.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

It's a smart contract for Pelletier as it increases his odds of making the team out of camp every year. Teams up against the cap often send down the higher priced players in favour of the cheaper player.

Only if the player has resigned himself to be a bubble NHLer for the next 3 years.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Hopefully he takes a few steps forward in his development. I think he was getting some traction here in Calgary on the PK, and was finding a bit of confidence right before that trade. Easy player to root for, and hopefully he can learn how to be a more effective NHL'er by watching Brayden Point. If he can just add a bit more speed to his game, I think he will stick.

[really?]

Wish him the best! Maybe he becomes the next former Flame to lift a cup next year.

[Andrew]

Upside 3rd line imo. Its good contract for Tampa . Good for him. He is not skilled enough be a star. OK guy!

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Not at all. It’s very unusual, a shorter deal is much better for his upside. He’s only protecting his downside with this term.

Not necessarily, with a 1-year deal, Tampa has less incentive to play him, as he may well play himself out of that contract.

Tampa likely said, 3 years or nothing.

I believe his upside is increased as Tampa has every incentive to play him.