Mike Augello: Leafs sign Zaitsev, Smith to extensions

First suck it Lum

First suck it Lum
- LeftCoaster

Hey Bruce, Lou... wanna delete this interloper's post?

The money is right but 7 years seems a bit much... Couldn't get him to sign a 3 or 4? Sheeeeeit

7 yeers

The money is right but 7 years seems a bit much... Couldn't get him to sign a 3 or 4? Sheeeeeit
- SofaKingBored

Yeah... I don't see how you couldn't get him to sign a deal similar to the one that Jake signed for at the most.

I think the money is fine. But that is a lot of term to give to a guy after one season.

I liked his game for the most part this year though. Hopefully he gets even better.

Hey Bruce, Lou... wanna delete this interloper's post?
- lumlums

I will do you one better, gone until the Canucks make the playoffs. He ain't coming back, ever!

The money is right but 7 years seems a bit much... Couldn't get him to sign a 3 or 4? Sheeeeeit
- SofaKingBored

Thing is, if we sign him for 3 years, and he plays well, he’d probably be looking 6Mx7 year deal on his next contract.

I will do you one better, gone until the Canucks make the playoffs. He ain't coming back, ever!
- LeafMan

Who is this Smith Zaitsev that Mike is talking about. Never heard of him.

Yeah... I don't see how you couldn't get him to sign a deal similar to the one that Jake signed for at the most.
- lumlums

They can buy him out after the next lockout happens, no worries.

I think the money is fine. But that is a lot of term to give to a guy after one season.

I liked his game for the most part this year though. Hopefully he gets even better.
- PlatosRepucklic

At 26, he could still get better next year.

And with the contract ending at 33, there’s not a lot of risk of a steep age related decline.

First to suck Lums
- LeftCoaster

Are we supposed to be jealous or something? HAVE AT IT!

Lums, enjoy. Hopefully that geezer Lefty will take out his teeth for ya.

7 years? Geez.

Might regret it in 3 if he doesn't improve

Thing is, if we sign him for 3 years, and he plays well, he’d probably be looking 6Mx7 year deal on his next contract.
- Tumbleweed

Yeah a lot of risk/reward. It just worries me after a concussion. Kind of like liles a couple years ago.

I will do you one better, gone until the Canucks make the playoffs. He ain't coming back, ever!
- LeafMan

I will do you one better, gone until the Canucks make the playoffs. He ain't coming back, ever!
- LeafMan

You are my new hero

The money is right but 7 years seems a bit much... Couldn't get him to sign a 3 or 4? Sheeeeeit
- SofaKingBored

Bump from last thread:
We all know they want to lock him up long term for a contract that will be considered a steal in 2-3 yrs hopefully everything goes well for him. I liked his game for most of the season given it was his first NHL season on small ice vs. better competition etc etc.

Obviously a different player in the playoffs after that concussion but hopefully he has a big year next season.

If he continues to play well and progress his dollar figures after a 2-3 bridge deal would be much higher. He is a good player on an OK contract today but in a year or two that deal could look like a steal or.... terrible if he somehow plays worse than his first NHL season.

High risk high reward I think its the right move given our teams D structure, he plays big minutes.

Isabelle Khurshudyan @ikhurshudyan

Crosby has a concussion. Out for Game 4.

At 26, he could still get better next year.

And with the contract ending at 33, there’s not a lot of risk of a steep age related decline.
- Tumbleweed

Isabelle Khurshudyan @ikhurshudyan

Crosby has a concussion. Out for Game 4.


- lumlums

Brutal

Bump from last thread:
We all know they want to lock him up long term for a contract that will be considered a steal in 2-3 yrs hopefully everything goes well for him. I liked his game for most of the season given it was his first NHL season on small ice vs. better competition etc etc.

Obviously a different player in the playoffs after that concussion but hopefully he has a big year next season.

If he continues to play well and progress his dollar figures after a 2-3 bridge deal would be much higher. He is a good player on an OK contract today but in a year or two that deal could look like a steal or.... terrible if he somehow plays worse than his first NHL season.

High risk high reward I think its the right move given our teams D structure, he plays big minutes.
- BKups

I’m not sure if it’s high risk though. Signing a johnny boychuk at 32 to a 7-year deal is high risk. His play is almost certain to drop off.

Medium risk is what I’d call it.

i love the signing.

zaitsev will only get better under Babcock and 4.5 is peanuts

It's not that bad of a contract.... but comitting 7 years to a player you've seen play one season in the NHL is a little risky.

Still, he's already an important part of a defensive corps that needs all the help it can get.