I've got to know, who's head is that on Troyer's body?
- YzermanIsTheMan

I'm pretty sure that's the oilers owner.

I've got to know, who's head is that on Troyer's body?
- YzermanIsTheMan

Darryl Katz

I'm pretty sure that's the oilers owner.
- RobFlyers#1

Ah. Can't blame me for not knowing, I barely can recognize Mike Illitch when I see him these days.

Darryl Katz
- glove_was_stuck

- YzermanIsTheMan

Ok. Just hockey. How do you consider it overpayment to give a 4x30 goal scorer 7 million? The term might be my only issue but the money is spot on in today's market, especially if he stays healthy.
- YzermanIsTheMan

I think when you consider salary comparables, look at all of his production, not just goals, and consider that's the 17th highest cap hit, for someone that comes nowhere remotely close to a top 20 player (top 40 or so forward. top 70 player?), all things considered, he'd be worth more like $5M. Tack in his lack of desire to win, and lack of intangible positives.... Granted, with the way salaries are going, I'd say $6M to $6.5M would be fair.

yup...captain...im assuming they just decided to skip a year and just give it to him..he was eventually going to be the captain im sure
- TheMike12

That's not good. Where do you think he ends up next year then?

See bobby saying to himself I'm out the of playoffs I want out my choices are pittsburgh or Chicago

I think when you consider salary comparables, look at all of his production, not just goals, and consider that's the 17th highest cap hit, for someone that comes nowhere remotely close to a top 20 player (top 40 or so forward. top 70 player?), all things considered, he'd be worth more like $5M. Tack in his lack of desire to win, and lack of intangible positives.... Granted, with the way salaries are going, I'd say $6M to $6.5M would be fair.
- prock

Slippery as usual


Well said

I think when you consider salary comparables, look at all of his production, not just goals, and consider that's the 17th highest cap hit, for someone that comes nowhere remotely close to a top 20 player (top 40 or so forward. top 70 player?), all things considered, he'd be worth more like $5M. Granted, with the way salaries are going, I'd say $6M to $6.5M would be fair.
- prock

Ok. I see what you're getting at. Lets take your assessment that $6.5 is fair for his skill set at the max. Would you consider the .75 million more per year AAV is a good amount for keeping him in a market/team like Ottawa? I think those two factors (skillset+assurance money) is right for the situation.

Ah. Can't blame me for not knowing, I barely can recognize Mike Illitch when I see him these days.
- YzermanIsTheMan

You Re not allowed in the Oilers blog anymore.

You Re not allowed in the Oilers blog anymore.
- Yeti1181

Henderson or Garner?

You Re not allowed in the Oilers blog anymore.
- Yeti1181

You're not allowed in HB anymore.

I think when you consider salary comparables, look at all of his production, not just goals, and consider that's the 17th highest cap hit, for someone that comes nowhere remotely close to a top 20 player (top 40 or so forward. top 70 player?), all things considered, he'd be worth more like $5M. Tack in his lack of desire to win, and lack of intangible positives.... Granted, with the way salaries are going, I'd say $6M to $6.5M would be fair.
- prock

They may have had to slightly overpay to keep him there. I figured he would get around 7, so not surprised at all.

Henderson or Garner?
- glove_was_stuck

Henderson , I ll allow him in Garner.

I think when you consider salary comparables, look at all of his production, not just goals, and consider that's the 17th highest cap hit, for someone that comes nowhere remotely close to a top 20 player (top 40 or so forward. top 70 player?), all things considered, he'd be worth more like $5M. Tack in his lack of desire to win, and lack of intangible positives.... Granted, with the way salaries are going, I'd say $6M to $6.5M would be fair.
- prock

He was making 5M last year and will be again this year! Wait until 2-3 years from now to see how he's doing vs salary! and he won't make over 6.5M for a few years still anyways (back loaded contract) so you acknowledge that he should already be making 6.5M based on his current/past production and not his future production? Not far off then!

They may have had to slightly overpay to keep him there. I figured he would get around 7, so not surprised at all.
- Yeti1181

I already said that. Quit riding my coattails.

You're not allowed in HB anymore.
- YzermanIsTheMan

You're not allowed in your.........nevermind I can't write that here.

I already said that. Quit riding my coattails.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Get off my fur.

You're not allowed in your.........nevermind I can't write that here.
- Yeti1181

Get off my fur.
- Yeti1181

But it's silky.

Ok. I see what you're getting at. Lets take your assessment that $6.5 is fair for his skill set at the max. Would you consider the .75 million more per year AAV is a good amount for keeping him in a market/team like Ottawa? I think those two factors (skillset+assurance money) is right for the situation.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Well, I put $6.5M on the high end. So, an extra mil to get him to play in Ottawa. Sure, they had to do it, I get that. I understand they were over a barrel. Doesn't make it better.

Get off my fur.
- Yeti1181

Hi Yeti Missed you bud

Ok. I see what you're getting at. Lets take your assessment that $6.5 is fair for his skill set at the max. Would you consider the .75 million more per year AAV is a good amount for keeping him in a market/team like Ottawa? I think those two factors (skillset+assurance money) is right for the situation.
- YzermanIsTheMan

I would. I think that there has to be an expected overpayment from a number of markets that factor into the equation.

I've got to know, who's head is that on Troyer's body?
- YzermanIsTheMan

Darryl Katz- Oilers owner... lol