[Signing] Rangers re-sign Zibanejad (5 yrs, $5.35 mil AAV)

[sureLoss]

New York Rangers @NYRangers
OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Mika Zibanejad on a five-year contract with an AAV of $5.35 million.

[Icon]

Seems a little steep for what he's done so far (~20G/50Pts the past 3 years), but I guess they're expecting big things from him?

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Icon

Seems a little steep for what he's done so far (~20G/50Pts the past 3 years), but I guess they're expecting big things from him?

Stepan gets 6.5M and has never put up more than 57 points. He's a consistent 50-55 point guy.

Centres get paid.

[Karl]

It's a fair deal, but I'm not a fan of Zibanejad.

[Gaudfather]

Precedent for a Backlund extension? Five additional years at $5.35 million AAV I could live with for Backs.

[3rd Degree]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

New York Rangers @NYRangers
OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Mika Zibanejad on a five-year contract with an AAV of $5.35 million.

I hope Treliving uses this deal to base a long term Bennett deal on.

(2X2.5mil bridge equivalent) + (5X5.35mil)= 31.75mil/7=4.54 mil per for 7 years. I think this is the best course of action. Bet on Bennett long term and keep his cap hit low.

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

I hope Treliving uses this deal to base a long term Bennett deal on.

(2X2.5mil bridge equivalent) + (5X5.35mil)= 31.75mil/7=4.54 mil per for 7 years. I think this is the best course of action. Bet on Bennett long term and keep his cap hit low.

but what if Bennett bets on himself?
If his ceiling is higher than maxing out at a 50 point player, why would he sign for that low of salary over 7 years?

[killer_carlson]

i've heard the hype over the player, but never been convinced.

[Erick Estrada]

Seems like a bit of an overpayment but they are paying a bit for potential. I don't know if this guy has another level. Ottawa didn't think so.

[Captaincanada80]

This deal is more of a comparasion for Backlund over Bennett.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

I hope Treliving uses this deal to base a long term Bennett deal on.

(2X2.5mil bridge equivalent) + (5X5.35mil)= 31.75mil/7=4.54 mil per for 7 years. I think this is the best course of action. Bet on Bennett long term and keep his cap hit low.

Let's wait until he at least breaks 40 points and shows improvement in the defensive zone before we throw $30 million at him.

[Snuffleupagus]

Zibanejad is big and has all the talent in the world but he's butter soft and wildly inconsistent. he drove Ottawa fans bonkers

He should give his agent a large bonus for getting this deal

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Stepan gets 6.5M and has never put up more than 57 points. He's a consistent 50-55 point guy.

Centres get paid.

Based on his one 50 point season?

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Based on his one 50 point season?

He's had four 50 point seasons in a row?

[Five-hole]

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

I hope Treliving uses this deal to base a long term Bennett deal on.

(2X2.5mil bridge equivalent) + (5X5.35mil)= 31.75mil/7=4.54 mil per for 7 years. I think this is the best course of action. Bet on Bennett long term and keep his cap hit low.

Holy, what? That is an insane gamble from the team's standpoint.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by codynw

He's had four 50 point seasons in a row?

In what league?

Even if you add his AHL and NHL numbers together, he still only has one season of 50 points

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

In what league?

Even if you add his AHL and NHL numbers together, he still only has one season of 50 points

You're talking Zibanejad? Because his post was in reference to Stepan.

[3rd Degree]

Originally Posted by Five-hole

Holy, what? That is an insane gamble from the team's standpoint.

I love how some people think 4.5 mil per for 7 years is way too high and some think there is no way Bennett would sign this deal as he would likely bet on himself. To me, that means this number is pretty close. This is where the wizard comes into play. Signing Bennett to a 7-8 year deal between 4-4.75 million per is my hope.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

You're talking Zibanejad? Because his post was in reference to Stepan.

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Stepan gets 6.5M and has never put up more than 57 points. He's a consistent 50-55 point guy.

Centres get paid.

Looking at it again, I still think ComicZone was suggesting that Zibanejad is a consistent 50-55 point guy. He was saying that Stepan gets $6.5M even though he has never put up more than 57 points, so Zibanejad deserves $5.35M because "he's a consistent 50-55 point guy.

That's how I read it anyway, and thus the "one 50 point season" comment.

[Anduril]

Big RH centre who's still young.

If he was better offense or defense then he'd be paid 6+.