[Signing] Wings sign Larkin to extension (8 years, $8.7 mil AAV)

[Tuco]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I think this is a solid contract when you consider the salary cap will likely rise. He's only 26 and should be a very good player for most of this contract.

This.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

Great contract structure, wish the Flames would do that with their long term contracts. Makes guy way easier to dump late in the deal.

you honestly think they never thought of it? Its hard enough getting guys to sign in Calgary you are going to get all the little perks from the player

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by dino7c

you honestly think they never thought of it? Its hard enough getting guys to sign in Calgary you are going to get all the little perks from the player

Front loading the contract should make it even more attractive for the player, no? More money for the player earlier. Money now is always better than money later. Can’t imagine any player turning down getting their money earlier.

Only reason to keep salaries flat through the whole contract is being cheap.

[dissentowner]

Never thought Larkin would leave, nice deal for the Wings.

[agulati]

This is a solid contract for the Red Wings. They are going to be an exciting team for the majority of this extension.