[Signing] Krejci re-signs for 6 years, 7.17 AAV

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Rather have Krejci and Bergeron at their cap hits than Kane and Toews at theirs. I think Boston did okay here.

[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

Rather have Krejci and Bergeron at their cap hits than Kane and Toews at theirs. I think Boston did okay here.

Kane and Toews can actually score though. Love Krejci and Bergeron, but I would take the former in a heartbeat for more money. Too much talent with those two.


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[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

11th in centre scoring last year
Plays a good 2 way game
Makes those around him better (look at Iginla's year)
Good on faceoffs
6 of his 19 goals this year were game winners
Monster in the playoff

How is that not a #1 centre?

Doesn't play in the west on a team we watch enough

[cowtown75]

Never thought Id see the day where a 19 goal scorer got 7 million for 6 years. Of course he has other qualities such as clutch playoff times ( not last year) but I guess the times are a changing. Speaking of clutch playoff performances, I bet Briere wished he was paid on those.


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[gilligans_off]

It's just like Ryan Kesler's last deal. Just watch for Kesler's next year. This deal will look good I bet.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by cowtown75

Never thought Id see the day where a 19 goal scorer got 7 million for 6 years. Of course he has other qualities such as clutch playoff times ( not last year) but I guess the times are a changing. Speaking of clutch playoff performances, I bet Briere wished he was paid on those.


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I think it's disingenuous to say "only 19 goals" without adding the FIFTY assists................. as in 50.

Lots of other intangibles he brings too. Faceoffs and puck possession are also huge components of the game, particularly in playoffs in tight games so yeah, he is pretty good at that too.

It's the term that I have an issue with not the dollar value.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by gilligans_off

It's just like Ryan Kesler's last deal. Just watch for Kesler's next year. This deal will look good I bet.

Oh, I doubt it, otherwise someone is getting taken to town.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by gilligans_off

It's just like Ryan Kesler's last deal. Just watch for Kesler's next year. This deal will look good I bet.

How is this like Kesler's last deal?

[driveway]

With Bergeron and Krejci, the Bruins have two centres who put up between .70 and .85 points per game and who are both defensively responsible.

The only other Eastern team with better depth at Centre is Pittsburgh with Crosby and Malkin. This move positions the Bruins to be contending for Eastern Conference Championships for several years to come.

Good signing.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by cowtown75

Kane and Toews can actually score though. Love Krejci and Bergeron, but I would take the former in a heartbeat for more money. Too much talent with those two.


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With Krejci and Bergeron, you could afford a whole other 7m player under the cap all things being equal. It's not like Toews and Kane are perennial PPG players either. It's actually ludicrous to say Chicago's duo is 50% better than Boston's.

[GreenLantern]

Krejci is the type of center every team needs, good signing for the Bruins.

[Iggy3x]

May seem a little much first, but Krejci is consistent. As long as he keeps his current production for the duration of the contract, this will be a fair signing.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by gilligans_off

It's just like Ryan Kesler's last deal. Just watch for Kesler's next year. This deal will look good I bet.

I think Kesler's stock is due for a market correction. 2011 is an a long time ago and he hasn't looked nearly as good since. He'll still get a nice contract I'm sure but whatever team gives it to him will regret it IMO. He's headed on a Mike Richards trajectory.

[FlamesAddiction]

Good deal IMO.

I am hard pressed to find another center as well rounded and consistent as he is. He is the type of player that you win championships with.

[Poe969]

This is a TERRIBLE deal! The bruins should just trade him to us as a cap dump....

This deal is on par with what he deserves and seems fair to both the player and team. Imagine what he would have got on the open market in July....It's smart for the B's to keep their important players and keep them happy too.

[PeteMoss]

People are going to flipping out when some of our guys come up for free agent if you're thinking this is an overpayment.

He'll be 29 when this contract starts and 35 when it expires. Its not like they are paying him until he's 40.

[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I think it's disingenuous to say "only 19 goals" without adding the FIFTY assists................. as in 50.



Lots of other intangibles he brings too. Faceoffs and puck possession are also huge components of the game, particularly in playoffs in tight games so yeah, he is pretty good at that too.



It's the term that I have an issue with not the dollar value.

Krejci has been in the league 8 years now. Yes he had 50 assists last year which is awesome these days- not sure how many of them were 1st assists but either way. He seems to be a 20 goal guy, if lucky, and a 40-50 asst guy going foward.

My point was, and I already said he had other qualities by the way, was that times have changed a lot and seeing someone put up 69 points getting over 7 mill a year for 6 years regardless of intangibles is arguably wild. I understand his importance on the team- but everyone has a role. The guy is making near Crosby money long term and it doesnt make sense. Brad McCrimmon, a defenceman used to put up his numbers.


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[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

With Krejci and Bergeron, you could afford a whole other 7m player under the cap all things being equal. It's not like Toews and Kane are perennial PPG players either. It's actually ludicrous to say Chicago's duo is 50% better than Boston's.

Boston has no cap space. Either does Chicago. All things being equal, Toews and Kane keep getting better and have 2 cups under their belt. And yes, both Kane and Toews are PPG players. What Toews and Kane are you watchin ? If I'm pickin two guys, hands down Toews and Kane. It's a no brainer.


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[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by cowtown75

Boston has no cap space. Either does Chicago. All things being equal, Toews and Kane keep getting better and have 2 cups under their belt. And yes, both Kane and Toews are PPG players. What Toews and Kane are you watchin ? If I'm pickin two guys, hands down Toews and Kane. It's a no brainer.


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I said "perennial" PPG players. You should use Google and read up on their stat lines.

The difference between Kane and Krejci in terms of stats is basically 5-10 extra goals per year from Kane. Yeah he's close to a PPG player, just not every year. 1 year at 88 points seems to be the outlier along with the lockout year. He's basically a 75 point winger which is awesome but is it 50% more valuable than the much better defensive player who is also a center and is basically a 65 point player himself? I dont see how.

Toews has got 1 PPG season under his belt so I'd call him more of a 70 point guy (again judging by his stats) but he's also slightly better than Krejci defensively.

So, in conclusion.... they're better but not 50% better... which was my point. They are clearly being rewarded for 2 cup wins and 1 Smythe each which is great but I think they'll have the same problems the penguins have going forward with too much money invested into 2 players. The 2 penguins are coincidently PPG players themselves and actually make less than Chicago's duo.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

I like Krejci, but still think it's a bit steep.

I'd say its either a year too long, or $1m too rich, but not catastrophic either way.