8.5 million is more ok than 5.25
And do you really think Marc Bergevin's main concern is PK's 2014-15 cap hit? It's insignificant in the big picture.
- Gary_B.

And how is 8.5 more okay than 5.25? To me, they're the 2 extremes. These are numbers for next year salary, not a long term contract by the way.

Why does everyone assume this is how it works?

The habs could simply come up with a bunch of comparable players such as Pietrangelo or even Karlsson for example. And tell the arbitrator to look at how much those guys make.
- Pecafan Fan

There was an arbitrator on 98.5 last night who talked about it, the guy worked on cases for the NHL and the MLB for years. He said that it's not all doom and gloom like people in the media are painting it at the moment. Most cases end up with everybody eating dinner together.

Because most guys who go to arbitration haven't had PK's pedigree. It's pretty simple. Look at the list of guys who filed this year.
- Gary_B.

Shea Weber did and Nashville did the same thing and then signed a massive offer sheet the next summer that will handicap them over the course of it.

No he doesn't I bang on but why did he low ball it so much if he had no intention of backing up. These don't work like regular negotiations where you try and find middle ground, you are trying to win your case to justify the amount.
- Yeti1181

Look at what offered Eller. It was a joke and he ended up giving Eller more than Eller asked for. You're putting too much stock into what teams offer in arb. It's a hollow number.

Shea Weber did and Nashville did the same thing and then signed a massive offer sheet the next summer that will handicap them over the course of it.
- Yeti1181

And how did that work out for Nashville ?

And how is 8.5 more okay than 5.25? To me, they're the 2 extremes. These are numbers for next year salary, not a long term contract by the way.
- fidopro

Weber was awarded 7.5 3 years ago.

Weber was awarded 7.5 3 years ago.
- Gary_B.

- lumlums

Weber was awarded 7.5 3 years ago.
- Gary_B.

Are you comparing PK to Weber? Really?

"It's time for the Canadiens to commit to Subban. He's certainly committed to them, even if some Toronto natives want you to believe he's always dreamed of playing for the Leafs. It's time for the Habs to make a statement about how much they respect Subban."

It looks like Bergevin isn't an Engels reader.

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Cute, but PK shoots right. Bad photoshop.

Are comparing PK to Weber? Really?
- fidopro

Really? Weber 3 years ago wasn't comparable to PK? Are you kidding? Of course they're comparable. weber is the better player but Weber wasn't an RFA with a Norris trophy 3 years ago.

There was an arbitrator on 98.5 last night who talked about it, the guy worked on cases for the NHL and the MLB for years. He said that it's not all doom and gloom like people in the media are painting it at the moment. Most cases end up with everybody eating dinner together.
- stinger67

Oh phew! nothing to worry about, then. Habs mgmt is handling this situation just fine.

"It's time for the Canadiens to commit to Subban. He's certainly committed to them, even if some Toronto natives want you to believe he's always dreamed of playing for the Leafs. It's time for the Habs to make a statement about how much they respect Subban."

It looks like Bergevin isn't an Engels reader.
- 1979AD

We'd be in a bad spot if he was.

[quote=AGalchenyuk27]

We'd be in a bad spot if he was.
- 3M

Yeah, locking the best and only superstar skater on the team to an 8 year deal through his prime would be a horrible position.

Cute, but PK shoots right. Bad photoshop.
- 3M

Its just the camera angle

Look at what offered Eller. It was a joke and he ended up giving Eller more than Eller asked for. You're putting too much stock into what teams offer in arb. It's a hollow number.
- Gary_B.

Good counter. I like it.

Eric Engels @EricEngels3m
Ppl aren't going to agree and they aren't going to want to hear this: If this gets settled by a third party+end result is 1-yr, trade Subban

Oh phew! nothing to worry about, then. Habs mgmt is handling this situation just fine.
- 1979AD

We have no idea how they're handling it because we know nothing.

And how did that work out for Nashville ?
- bixll

Not well

Eric Engels @EricEngels3m
Ppl aren't going to agree and they aren't going to want to hear this: If this gets settled by a third party+end result is 1-yr, trade Subban
- KovyFan27

Certainly looks like it

Yeah, locking the best and only superstar skater on the team to an 8 year deal through his prime would be a horrible position.
- 1979AD

Hey Tony, if your only purpose of coming here, is to post snarky, Asp/DoubleDown type replies, then just go back. It's really not so much fun.

Look at what offered Eller. It was a joke and he ended up giving Eller more than Eller asked for. You're putting too much stock into what teams offer in arb. It's a hollow number.
- Gary_B.

Good point

"It's time for the Canadiens to commit to Subban. He's certainly committed to them, even if some Toronto natives want you to believe he's always dreamed of playing for the Leafs. It's time for the Habs to make a statement about how much they respect Subban."

It looks like Bergevin isn't an Engels reader.
- 1979AD

READ THE BLOB MB

We have no idea how they're handling it because we know nothing.
- Gary_B.

Don't let him break your spriit!!