I like Gionta. He has heart and he's one of 3 players who are actually still trying. But I don't like him for 5M for the next 3 years.
- habsteen26

Deserving of being the top paid goalie in the league or not 7 mil per does the team no favours. If he wants that money the term should be shorter.

They can't go over 60-62 millions for 10 years.

He has already vetoed a trade to the Islanders.
- JDJ

if its that or hamilton.....


Also, FYI, a buyout costs us $3.5M next season


SEASON/ SALARY/ CAP HIT/ BUYOUT/ SAVINGS/ BUYOUT CAP HIT
2012-13 $5,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $3,833,333 $3,523,810
2013-14 $4,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $2,833,333 $4,523,810
2014-15 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667
2015-16 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667

if its that or hamilton.....


Also, FYI, a buyout costs us $3.5M next season


SEASON/ SALARY/ CAP HIT/ BUYOUT/ SAVINGS/ BUYOUT CAP HIT
2012-13 $5,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $3,833,333 $3,523,810
2013-14 $4,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $2,833,333 $4,523,810
2014-15 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667
2015-16 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667
- muffin_man

Why wouldn't the cap hit be the same each year?

They can't go over 60-62 millions for 10 years.
- sEb_666

this is it for me too. Most teams with big money goalies do poorly. $5.5M-6M should be the max. Just ask Buffalo. They regret the Miller deal.

Why wouldn't the cap hit be the same each year?
- habby

has to do with the cap savings in the earlier years of the deal. It's too complex for me to grasp but you're penalized in a buyout for front loading the deal. I guess it was supposed to prevent people giving the long term, front loaded retirement contracts we see anyways

this is it for me too. Most teams with big money goalies do poorly. $5.5M-6M should be the max. Just ask Buffalo. They regret the Miller deal.
- muffin_man

Agreed. And if there's really a 7/49 on the table, I'm disapointed he hasn't signed it yet.

Hard to say.

I think 7M is too much if you want to have a balanced team.
10 years is way too long.. 7 ? also long.

I don't see why the Habs would do it now at that price. He's still an RFA and IMO would cost less for 1 year ( if it goes to Arb)...but do you want to go there...?

On the other hand, he's a franchise player. Franchise players and goalies are paid in the vicinity of 7M a year...locking him up seems like the smart thing to do... as long as you can trade the contract down the road... IF.. it doesnt work out.

if its that or hamilton.....


Also, FYI, a buyout costs us $3.5M next season


SEASON/ SALARY/ CAP HIT/ BUYOUT/ SAVINGS/ BUYOUT CAP HIT
2012-13 $5,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $3,833,333 $3,523,810
2013-14 $4,5M $7,357,143 $1,666,667 $2,833,333 $4,523,810
2014-15 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667
2015-16 $0 ........$0.............$1,666,667 -$1,666,667 $1,666,667
- muffin_man

It would be better to use re-entry waiver. Would cost 3.65M per year for two years.

this is it for me too. Most teams with big money goalies do poorly. $5.5M-6M should be the max. Just ask Buffalo. They regret the Miller deal.
- muffin_man

I agree, but I think the only option is to front load the deal. I don't think Price will hear reason over this. And Habs don't have Halak anymore as a plan B.

I agree, but I think the only option is to front load the deal. I don't think Price will hear reason over this. And Habs don't have Halak anymore as a plan B.
- deadpoulet

$10M for the first couple of years and a 6M average over 10 years. If he factors interest, it works out to more...

this is it for me too. Most teams with big money goalies do poorly. $5.5M-6M should be the max. Just ask Buffalo. They regret the Miller deal.
- muffin_man

They regret it mostly because they have a younger, cheaper option now who is playing better. I still think Miller is the guy you'd want to go to war with but Sabres fans disagree.

10 yrs is waaaayyy too long for a goalie. 7 years tops. As far as the per I love price but he hasn't proven his worth in the playoffs. How can you give him top money?? 5.5 mil tops in a 6 year deal.

10 yrs is waaaayyy too long for a goalie. 7 years tops. As far as the per I love price but he hasn't proven his worth in the playoffs. How can you give him top money?? 5.5 mil tops in a 6 year deal.
- FuzE_gus

you're giving top money based upon the idea that you assume he will be worth it by the third year of the deal and you get a few years at a discount. If you want to give him $5M per he will only sign for 3 years id bet. He's worth $5M NOW so why would he sign for that long term?

6 years,36 mill

He was complaining about the MTL fans after Cammy left maybe he will go to UFA

6 years,36 mill
- wingz4life

And if he does not want to sign, what do you do? They have nobody in the AHL or anywhere near the NHL to take his place.

And if he does not want to sign, what do you do? They have nobody in the AHL or anywhere near the NHL to take his place.
- deadpoulet

trade him and call VAN and try to get Scheider

trade him and call VAN and try to get Scheider
- wingz4life

Luongo

Luongo
- VANTEL

he IS a montrealer.....

I remember back when everyone thought he and Vinny would sign short-term deals so they could be UFAs ASAP and sign here......

he IS a montrealer.....

I remember back when everyone thought he and Vinny would sign short-term deals so they could be UFAs ASAP and sign here......
- muffin_man

he IS a montrealer.....

I remember back when everyone thought he and Vinny would sign short-term deals so they could be UFAs ASAP and sign here......
- muffin_man

Would not want any of them on this team anyway.

Would not want any of them on this team anyway.
- deadpoulet

yup plus neither WANTED to come here or they would have. T'was just a media driven thing...

yup plus neither WANTED to come here or they would have. T'was just a media driven thing...
- muffin_man

Luongo will be on the trade block after he wins the cup this year.