I guess you're implying that he would rather sign a shorter-term contract to potentially get a bigger paycheque with the next one after that...? makes sense, but some players do see a lot of value in long-term stability. that being said I agree it's unlikely they go that route
- Pat1993

I think he can make a lot more money than that in a few years. Young players like that only sign long term for Suzuki money,

I doubt he would sign the last one. Other than that, what are the comparables for him?
- deadpoulet

I'm thinking maybe Chris Tanev, who signed a 5 years @4.45M at age 25 or so?

Adam Pelech? Signed around 1.6M early, for 4 years, then signed 5.75 at age 26.

I think he can make a lot more money than that in a few years. Young players like that only sign long term for Suzuki money,
- deadpoulet

kk says hi

I think he can make a lot more money than that in a few years. Young players like that only sign long term for Suzuki money,
- deadpoulet

I get what you're saying, but it's a very different situation for a young dman such as Romanov. he's been playing well and has been progressing nicely, but he isn't necessarily putting up a whole lot of points on the board, so he'll surely have a lot less leverage than Suzuki in his contract negotiations...

I'm thinking maybe Chris Tanev, who signed a 5 years @4.45M at age 25 or so?

Adam Pelech? Signed around 1.6M early, for 4 years, then signed 5.75 at age 26.
- jugkope

Romanov is only 22 and was use as mtl first defenseman by the end of the season.

I think they will go with a bridge deal and see what they have with the other young d.

kk says hi
- fidopro

22 Layoffs?

A glimpse into the future?

22 Layoffs?

A glimpse into the future?
- stinger67

wtf...

where is that from, the laffs' website?

22 Layoffs?

A glimpse into the future?
- stinger67

Show the habs one

AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

WOOOOOOOOOO

he deserves to be a little full of himself. some day he may end up full of stuffing!


- kicksave856

Soon

22 Layoffs?

A glimpse into the future?
- stinger67

omg ders a laffs thread

Hurr durr

tellement désagréable et pas drôle (frank)all...

wow

Romanov is only 22 and was use as mtl first defenseman by the end of the season.

I think they will go with a bridge deal and see what they have with the other young d.
- deadpoulet

I wasn't trying to prove a point, I was just thinking of similar defensemen. If he bridge, I guess we could be looking at a 2 years/ 6M contract first.

This may be overly optimistic, my one consistent, but I am extremely impressed by the prospect pool. Not to mention a few more to be added this draft. This rebuild may proceed quicker than many believe. Also thank you Karine. Outstanding work

This may be overly optimistic, my one consistent, but I am extremely impressed by the prospect pool. Not to mention a few more to be added this draft. This rebuild may proceed quicker than many believe. Also thank you Karine. Outstanding work
- Hardbalz

love hearing that kind of optimism, because according to most in here we're in for a rather slow and painful process. it could be the case, but I also think this team has the potential to make it a much smoother ride than anticipated.

Based on Romanov’s comments about wanting to improve his offense, I would assume he’s looking for a 2-3 year bridge. He likely sees himself putting up more points during that bridge and then being able to negotiate a long-term contract from a stronger position at the end of that contract.

22 Layoffs?

A glimpse into the future?
- stinger67

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

You cant make that up.

Based on Romanov’s comments about wanting to improve his offense, I would assume he’s looking for a 2-3 year bridge. He likely sees himself putting up more points during that bridge and then being able to negotiate a long-term contract from a stronger position at the end of that contract.
- habtastic62

I don't see Romanov putting much more points on the board. maybe 20, but that's it. he's a defensive dman, hits hard, blocks shots, plays pk... we'll have better options to play PP minutes.

I don't see Romanov putting much more points on the board. maybe 20, but that's it. he's a defensive dman, hits hard, blocks shots, plays pk... we'll have better options to play PP minutes.
- fidopro

Chris Phillips, Josh Gorges, Craig Rivet style. Defensive leader.

Also right as I'm typing this Archer makes a reference to Guy Lafleur

I don't see Romanov putting much more points on the board. maybe 20, but that's it. he's a defensive dman, hits hard, blocks shots, plays pk... we'll have better options to play PP minutes.
- fidopro

it's still early to tell, especially for a dman since they usually take more time to develop, but yeah Romanov has never really been particularly offensive-minded throughout his career, so chances are his numbers might slightly increase but nothing major.

I'm surprised though his point production prior to the NHL wasn't a bit higher than that, as he does have a decent shot, and he seems to be a smart-enough player to be well-positioned and make plays.

Chris Phillips, Josh Gorges, Craig Rivet style. Defensive leader.

Also right as I'm typing this Archer makes a reference to Guy Lafleur
- jugkope

really..? in English? lol

it's still early to tell, especially for a dman since they usually take more time to develop, but yeah Romanov has never really been particularly offensive-minded throughout his career, so chances are his numbers might slightly increase but nothing major.

I'm surprised though his point production in junior wasn't a bit higher than that, as he does have a decent shot, and he seems to be a smart-enough player to be well-positioned and make plays.
- Pat1993

he could probably improve, but we'll have better options.
if Romanov is on your 1st PP unit.... you're in trouble.

he could probably improve, but we'll have better options.
if Romanov is on your 1st PP unit.... you're in trouble.
- fidopro

yeah he isn't the second coming of Andrei Markov, that's for sure lol

it's ok though, he does have a valuable skillset and should still play an important role on the team.

he could probably improve, but we'll have better options.
if Romanov is on your 1st PP unit.... you're in trouble.
- fidopro

No reason to think he cannot put up 30 points if the team around him actually SCORES.

really..? in English? lol
- Pat1993

Yes, somehow.