[Signing] Blue Jackets re-sign Provorov (7 yrs, $8.5 mil AAV)

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1939795373599383764

https://twitter.com/user/status/1939797419429908508

[GullFoss]

Wow...wonder what the aav is

[dammage79]

That's a surprise actually. They just decided to being their D corps back.

[Poe969]

I guess if they can't get Anderson, this makes sense. I really wish he became a UFA

[devo22]

Free Agent Frenzy will be a snoozefest lol

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1939796031564386349

[Tbull8]

Whoa

[The Yen Man]

Does CBJ still need a RHD? Maybe they trade for Ras anyways, since they really want to make a push for the playoffs next year, and a half retained Andersson would look pretty good on their second pairing.

[FusionX]

Is 8.5 the new 6.5? He's been super consistent production wise... so good for 30ish points probably but seems pricey at first glance. Unless it's only for a few years and not 8?

[traptor]

Originally Posted by The Yen Man

Does CBJ still need a RHD? Maybe they trade for Ras anyways, since they really want to make a push for the playoffs next year, and a half retained Andersson would look pretty good on their second pairing.

I think he'd be an upgrade but they don't need him

They have Severson, Fabbro and Gudbranson down the right side.

[devo22]

yeah, that is not a good deal IMO. They did well to re-sign Fabbro, but this feels too long and too much.

[The Yen Man]

Just looking up Provorov's stats, this seems like overpay. I'd take Andersson over him. If Provorov is worth $8.5M, does that mean Ras is worth $9M+? That's crazy.

[Wolven]

Quoting my post from 2:54 because it made me laugh:

Originally Posted by Wolven

Is today the last day for an Provorov extension? Or does he have until 11am ET tomorrow when the frenzy starts?

You have to think that the 8th year is a big deal for him too.

[Ashasx]

I think Andersson at $8.5 million is a much better contract than this.