His buddy Esplen thinks the Sedin's are gonna sign for like 3 years at 4.5 mil per.
The are UFA's that are still pretty much a lock for 75-90 points, I bet they will sign for close to 7 mil
- GardinerExpress

yea the last Sedins contract imo was the biggest steal in the league. They won back to back Art ross trophies at a 6.1 millon cap hit.

They're 32-33 ish now aren't they? Elite like them should stay top 20 in scoring the next 3 years. I'd say the drop off will occur age 35-36 ish But who knows.. Some of those Euro's stay good until 40~ Selanne, Jagr, Sundin..etc

I think the Sedins will easily get 7 million+ X 5 each from a team. This year will be interesting

yea the last Sedins contract imo was the biggest steal in the league. They won back to back Art ross trophies at a 6.1 millon cap hit.

They're 32-33 ish now aren't they? Elite like them should stay top 20 in scoring the next 3 years. I'd say the drop off will occur age 35-36 ish But who knows.. Some of those Euro's stay good until 40~ Selanne, Jagr, Sundin..etc

I think the Sedins will easily get 7 million+ X 5 each from a team. This year will be interesting
- manifest30

sedins are (frank)ing weird
(frank) them

check out this gem

"He's no Taylor Hall. No Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, or Nail Yakupov. He's no...well, I could name about 50 guys"

apparently the oilers have 4 forwards better than Kessel, I mean those kids have star potential but c'mon, the only one who is even in Kessel's league is Hall. Eberle needs to start racking up some 30 goal seasons before he can be included, RNH (who is compared to Datsyuk) is not even the same type of player, and coming off a 4 goal season. It's funny Cloutier goes on and on about Kessel being one dimensional then talks about how much of a 2 way stud Yakupov is.

end rant

check out this gem

"He's no Taylor Hall. No Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, or Nail Yakupov. He's no...well, I could name about 50 guys"

apparently the oilers have 4 forwards better than Kessel, I mean those kids have star potential but c'mon, the only one who is even in Kessel's league is Hall. Eberle needs to start racking up some 30 goal seasons before he can be included, RNH (who is compared to Datsyuk) is not even the same type of player, and coming off a 4 goal season. It's funny Cloutier goes on and on about Kessel being one dimensional then talks about how much of a 2 way stud Yakupov is.

end rant
- GardinerExpress

I'm speechless! He went on about how it was all a schtick that he used now wants to start his own website and it just going to keep doing it. I like the every team fans are homers and proceeded to make a perfect example using himself. I don't think there is enough oiler fans to keep his site going cause he's going to piss off every other fan base.

Mike Augello: Report: Kessel To Sign Extension Prior To Season Opener
- mikeinbuffalo

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Ryan ‏@rfan_3 7h
You also run The Fourth Period. RT @TheFourthPeriod I just don't understand how a player whose never scored 40 goals, gets $8M+ per season.
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Since guys yet to score 30 got 8.25?

Ranger will be hated by mid season by leaf fans
- Sammich

Lol RICHARD Cloutier was being a Dink on twitter saying " HOW COULD YOU SIGN KESSEL FOR 8 Million with RNH gettting 6 millon"

The guy can't even differentiate between a kid coming off an ELC (RNH) vs KESSEL who's upcoming contract is a UFA contract in his prime.

Then factor in RNH has done nothing to even be considered in the same league as Kessel yet. I think RNH one day will be a great player once he gets his injuries behind him but man oh man.

Definition of a homer : Richard Cloutier.
- manifest30

This is a middle of the pack team with Kessel. We will be fighting all year for one of two wild card spots in the East. Without Kessel we will be doomed. We haven't been able to find a #1C since Sundin so when you have a Kessel you do what it takes to go long 8 X 8mil who cares not our money. BTW f*** Brady he's a total goof!

check out this gem

"He's no Taylor Hall. No Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, or Nail Yakupov. He's no...well, I could name about 50 guys"

apparently the oilers have 4 forwards better than Kessel, I mean those kids have star potential but c'mon, the only one who is even in Kessel's league is Hall. Eberle needs to start racking up some 30 goal seasons before he can be included, RNH (who is compared to Datsyuk) is not even the same type of player, and coming off a 4 goal season. It's funny Cloutier goes on and on about Kessel being one dimensional then talks about how much of a 2 way stud Yakupov is.

end rant
- GardinerExpress

check out this gem

"He's no Taylor Hall. No Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, or Nail Yakupov. He's no...well, I could name about 50 guys"

apparently the oilers have 4 forwards better than Kessel, I mean those kids have star potential but c'mon, the only one who is even in Kessel's league is Hall. Eberle needs to start racking up some 30 goal seasons before he can be included, RNH (who is compared to Datsyuk) is not even the same type of player, and coming off a 4 goal season. It's funny Cloutier goes on and on about Kessel being one dimensional then talks about how much of a 2 way stud Yakupov is.

end rant
- GardinerExpress

He says these things cause he's really stupid

He says these things cause he's really stupid
- robin_steele264

who knew

who knew
- shmenge

Probably the doctor who delivered him and everyone he met since

I'm speechless! He went on about how it was all a schtick that he used now wants to start his own website and it just going to keep doing it. I like the every team fans are homers and proceeded to make a perfect example using himself. I don't think there is enough oiler fans to keep his site going cause he's going to piss off every other fan base.
- Yeti1181

It's quite funny to see people talk about how much homer someone is, and how little they know about hockey, and then follow up with stuff like this.

This is what I was worried about: that Kessel's contract would be a distraction.

C'mon, my Leafy friends. It's opening night tonight.

Against the Habs.

We have to stay focused.

The team is counting on us.

Hope you do because no one else wants a wuss on their team.
- Doug1967

You're jealously is showing....

So, is he signed yet?

Hope you do because no one else wants a wuss on their team.
- Doug1967

OMG, what a sick burn!

We were all like "Kessel's gonna re-sign, kewl" and then you pull up on your Big Wheel and remind us that Kessel doesn't fight Buffalo's goons, and now we're all like "OMG, I wish I lived in Buffalo."

You are awesome.

Any chance you could send me some pictures of you with your shirt off?

So, is he signed yet?
- Pecafan Fan

You watch your mouth in here today, Habs fan, or I WILL PUNCH YOUR FAT, STUPID FACE.

Oh yeah, it's on.

My guess is 7.8 for 8 yrs.

And he is worth it. Not sure why there is even a debate. This is one of the easy ones to work out.

The hard question is what is Dion worth.

Hope you do because no one else wants a wuss on their team.
- Doug1967

You watch your mouth in here today, Habs fan, or I WILL PUNCH YOUR FAT, STUPID FACE.

Oh yeah, it's on.
- Atomic Wedgie

You seem to be in a good mood this morning.

I'll grab another coffee, I woke up waaaayyyy to early.

So, is he signed yet?
- Pecafan Fan

I just hope they don't overpay him..... RNH is only making 6mil, so he can't make more than that!!

My guess is 7.8 for 8 yrs.

And he is worth it. Not sure why there is even a debate. This is one of the easy ones to work out.

The hard question is what is Dion worth.
- D.Lemieux

I'm thinking he'll get 8+

Also, since the leafs didn't draft him, can't he sign for a maximum of 7 years? Not sure about that new rule there...

My guess is 7.8 for 8 yrs.

And he is worth it. Not sure why there is even a debate. This is one of the easy ones to work out.

The hard question is what is Dion worth.
- D.Lemieux

How is Kessel worth that much when RNH is making 6??

- Zezel

He's bigger player,like 40lbs more, it wasn't fair!!! Kessel is such a better fighter too.