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Post by folatre on Jun 20, 2019 10:56:37 GMT -5
Edler is not going to the market. He signed for 2 years/$12 million. He did not get the third year he wanted but he has full trade protection for the duration.
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Post by blny on Jun 20, 2019 11:15:07 GMT -5
That's a lot of scratch for a 33 year old guy that has a hard time staying healthy. He likely settles for $5-5.5 million if he gets the third year.
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Post by franko on Jun 20, 2019 11:56:27 GMT -5
That's a lot of scratch for a 33 year old guy that has a hard time staying healthy. He likely settles for $5-5.5 million if he gets the third year. there's just something wrong with "settling" for $5.5 million dollars for a year. |
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Post by blny on Jun 20, 2019 13:24:02 GMT -5
That's a lot of scratch for a 33 year old guy that has a hard time staying healthy. He likely settles for $5-5.5 million if he gets the third year. there's just something wrong with "settling" for $5.5 million dollars for a year. I could certainly find a way to make it work. |
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Post by Cranky on Jun 20, 2019 14:36:20 GMT -5
And now we are left with Gardiner and  ? So much for all that "hope" from a week ago.... |
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Post by folatre on Jun 20, 2019 16:58:34 GMT -5
Edler certainly could have helped the Habs for a couple of seasons. But him and his agent probably knew no one was giving him a third year with trade protection given the expansion draft down the road. Edler has been in Vancouver for a decade and continuity is a meaningful factor when you have kids in school, etc.
Bergevin said today he is looking for a d-man through free agency but that he does not want to make a financial commitment that would hurt the organization's ability to keep its quality young players. Gardiner is going to cost a fortune (I would be shocked if he leaves money on the table to stay in Toronto), somewhere in the 6 x 7 or 7 x 6.5 neighborhood. Even if Bergevin wanted to bid in that range, the point is probably moot because Gardiner probably wants a lower pressure gig back in the States. I suppose Bergevin will touch base with Chiarot. I don't know. While this guy has some tools for me he does not really play like anything better than a good 5-6 d-man. That would make not want to pay him 4 x 3.5.
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