Really? He needs a new hip?
- robin_steele264

as much as Sundin did... sure

"I know I’m being pretty reasonable, taking all that cap into consideration when really, that’s not my job,” said Kadri. “I did my work over these past three years. I did exactly what they told me, trying to be the player they want me to be. I think I’m well on my way.”

Doesn't sound like a guy demanding $5-6M to me. I think he's looking for a JVR type deal, or maybe he wants $4M on a bridge so he's set up for $6M+ on the next one...

still too much, but not miles apart. 2 yrs, $3M per, though more then he should get, will likely be where it ends up.

grace

I'm done

can it stick it in now?




- zazzle

Variation on an old classic


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as much as Sundin did... sure
- Big_Lightnin

Ahhh

Ahhh
- robin_steele264

(frank) Toronto reporters are terrible.

http://www.thestar.com/sp...ntract_talks_drag_on.html

Tavares’s salary cap number is $5.5 million. Kadri was also a point better than Colorado’s Matt Duchene, who was picked four spots ahead of him in 2009. Duchene is being paid $6 million a year.

Both players skipped the so-called “bridge deal” that has become in vogue among GMs. It is the “bridge” between entry-level deals and unrestricted free agency.

Duchene makes $3.75M this year with a $3.5M cap hit. How (frank)ing hard is it to check Capgeek before you go to print?

Kessel third in 5 on 5 goals last two years.

(frank) Toronto reporters are terrible.

http://www.thestar.com/sp...ntract_talks_drag_on.html

Tavares’s salary cap number is $5.5 million. Kadri was also a point better than Colorado’s Matt Duchene, who was picked four spots ahead of him in 2009. Duchene is being paid $6 million a year.

Both players skipped the so-called “bridge deal” that has become in vogue among GMs. It is the “bridge” between entry-level deals and unrestricted free agency.

Duchene makes $3.75M this year with a $3.5M cap hit. How (frank)ing hard is it to check Capgeek before you go to print?
- Big_Lightnin

must mean starting next season..6 mill cap hit.

must mean starting next season..6 mill cap hit.
- BingoLady

contract doesn't start till 2014-15

Duchene has 1 yr left on his bridge deal, that McGran says he did not sign

(frank) Toronto reporters are terrible.

http://www.thestar.com/sp...ntract_talks_drag_on.html

Tavares’s salary cap number is $5.5 million. Kadri was also a point better than Colorado’s Matt Duchene, who was picked four spots ahead of him in 2009. Duchene is being paid $6 million a year.

Both players skipped the so-called “bridge deal” that has become in vogue among GMs. It is the “bridge” between entry-level deals and unrestricted free agency.

Duchene makes $3.7M this year with a $3.5M cap hit. How (frank)ing hard is it to check Capgeek before you go to print?
- Big_Lightnin

Duschene starts making 6million next season, not this one.

he's not all the way wrong.. just skewing facts to make his point

media nowadays.. the furthest thing from truthful as you can get

Duschene starts making 6million next season, not this one.

he's not all the way wrong.. just skewing facts to make his point

media nowadays.. the furthest thing from truthful as you can get
- Dozzer

The thing he might be trying to say is its on paper, he will get it regardless.

Duschene starts making 6million next season, not this one.

he's not all the way wrong.. just skewing facts to make his point

media nowadays.. the furthest thing from truthful as you can get
- Dozzer

he said Duchene skipped a bridge deal. Duchene signed a 2 yr bridge deal with a $3.5M cap hit.

He said "IS BEING paid."

he's all the way wrong.

The thing he might be trying to say is its on paper, he will get it regardless.
- aminnes

the point he's making is Tavares and Duchene didn't sign bridge deals, so Kadri doesn't want one...

Duchene signed a bridge deal...

the point he's making is Tavares and Duchene didn't sign bridge deals, so Kadri doesn't want one...

Duchene signed a bridge deal...
- Big_Lightnin

Oh for sure. Kadri should probly get around 3 but I'de bet on at least 3.5 million, maybe more.

Duschene starts making 6million next season, not this one.

he's not all the way wrong.. just skewing facts to make his point

media nowadays.. the furthest thing from truthful as you can get
- Dozzer

this

Oh for sure. Kadri should probly get around 3 but I'de bet on at least 3.5 million, maybe more.
- aminnes

honestly 2yrs/$5.5M is what he should get ($2.75M per) IMO.

Subban is excellent example (as much as D can be) - PK was their #1/2 dman for 2 years of his ELC, and still got him in at $2.75M. Why? consistency and complete game.

Kadri's not even top line yet. $3M is the most he should get. Duchene's $3.5M he was already their 1st line C and clear franchise player.

The thing he might be trying to say is its on paper, he will get it regardless.
- aminnes

meh.. kadri has no leverage.. he'll take his 2.2million for two years and be happy about it

unless he wants to sit .. not going to do him much good to do that

meh.. kadri has no leverage.. he'll take his 2.2million for two years and be happy about it

unless he wants to sit .. not going to do him much good to do that
- Dozzer

just the kind of window Joe Colborne is looking for

Oh for sure. Kadri should probly get around 3 but I'de bet on at least 3.5 million, maybe more.
- aminnes

Leafs have the power here.


All Kadri can do it sit and act like a baby.

meh.. kadri has no leverage.. he'll take his 2.2million for two years and be happy about it

unless he wants to sit .. not going to do him much good to do that
- Dozzer

Oh, I meant the Duscnene deal. He got a bridge deal but before it was close to being over he;s already guaranteed 6 mill. I was just saying that may have been part of the crap articles point... Then again...

meh.. kadri has no leverage.. he'll take his 2.2million for two years and be happy about it

unless he wants to sit .. not going to do him much good to do that
- Dozzer

I'm going with $2.345.

Last time I had a number in my head for Gunnar and he signed exactly for it. But I never put it out there, so I lost bragging rights. can't miss another one.
Without bragging rights, my awesomeness is severely wasted.

Oh, I meant the Duscnene deal. He got a bridge deal but before it was close to being over he;s already guaranteed 6 mill. I was just saying that may have been part of the crap articles point... Then again...
- aminnes

"both players skipped the bridge deal" removes the benefit of doubt...

McGran just doesn't know what he's talking about.. as per usual

Leafs have the power here.


All Kadri can do it sit and act like a baby.
- robin_steele264

It looks like that may be the case. And yes Subban got what he got but he also sat for a while, it will be interesting if Kadris agent or himself make the decision to sit out and try to force the hand. Don't see it working though. Wonder if he'de take one year at 2.5 and go from there. All i know is usually what seems logical on price and term ends up being more, so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets overpaid.

I'm going with $2.345.

Last time I had a number in my head for Gunnar and he signed exactly for it. But I never put it out there, so I lost bragging rights. can't miss another one.
Without bragging rights, my awesomeness is severely wasted.
- UsernameUnknown

stoopid Avs fan WTF do you know???










(this was in homage to yesterday - I now you're a Leafs fan)

It looks like that may be the case. And yes Subban got what he got but he also sat for a while, it will be interesting if Kadris agent or himself make the decision to sit out and try to force the hand. Don't see it working though. Wonder if he'de take one year at 2.5 and go from there. All i know is usually what seems logical on price and term ends up being more, so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets overpaid.
- aminnes

too risky for Kadri.

I'm going with $2.345.

Last time I had a number in my head for Gunnar and he signed exactly for it. But I never put it out there, so I lost bragging rights. can't miss another one.
Without bragging rights, my awesomeness is severely wasted.
- UsernameUnknown

Don't forget about your humble nature as well - which makes you even more awesomer.