Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Provorov, WJSS Wrapup, Ginning, Wylie, Kalynuk and More

...I don't have much fear of a long-term extension not getting done at the end of the day.
This is purely speculation, but it would not be a surprise if the Provorov camp comes in with a demand that is north of the $7.5 million long-term cap hit on Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad.
- bmeltzer

I'm with you in believing that this is all but inevitable. I'm guessing it will be at least $8 x 8, and wouldn't be surprised (nor chagrined) were it more.

From other thread:

I want someone to file a FOIA request with the NHL to see the chart they have for suspensions. Goes something like this.

Base suspension: 5 games.

Adjustment chart:

Less than 20 goals and 40 points: Suspension remains the same

20-25 goals, 50 points:-1 game

30 goals, 60 points: -3 games.

40+ goals, 70 points: No suspension.

Brad Marchand: Suspend the other player.
- MJL

This is great!

I'm with you in believing that this is all but inevitable. I'm guessing it will be at least $8 x 8, and wouldn't be surprised (nor chagrined) were it more.
- Scoob

I'm content with 8x8.

I still believe Provy's deal will be a monster but well worth it. Doughty's 10 or 11 mil deal kicks in this year or next year, Subban is around 9 mil. If we can get him locked in for 8 years at $8mil that would be terrific. EK should be signed before that as well.

I am not all that familiar with the thinking behind bridge deals other than one side wants to commit long-term to what is being offered. If both sides are far apart next summer, would we offer a bridge deal to avoid other teams making Provy an offer sheet (RFA)?

Thanks for explaining.

I'm content with 8x8.
- Pixote Andolini

That would be a bargain, imho. And who doesn't love a bargain?

That would be a bargain, imho. And who doesn't love a bargain?
- Scoob

That would be a bargain, imho. And who doesn't love a bargain?
- Scoob

Yeah in 2 seasons it would definitely be a bargain. I can see the Flyers signing him for a league max contract. The kid is legit and his work ethic and professionalism is unreal considering his age.

That would be a bargain, imho. And who doesn't love a bargain?
- Scoob

Oh really? And why is that?

Yeah in 2 seasons it would definitely be a bargain. I can see the Flyers signing him for a league max contract. The kid is legit and his work ethic and professionalism is unreal considering his age.
- Pixote Andolini

I don't know how I feel about an 8-year deal at $16M per year.

I don't know how I feel about an 8-year deal at $16M per year.
- jmatchett383

Love Prov, but to me he’s more Timonen than Pronger - so to speak.

Max deal is a hell no. He will get a nice contract and likely be the number one guy here for years. It will be a lovely thing.

I don't know how I feel about an 8-year deal at $16M per year.
- jmatchett383

I misspoke (misstyped) I meant max amount of term not the highest money contract.

Also remember when a young Crosby tried to mess with Kovalchuk?

I suspect a bridge deal will be costing himself and his agent a good amount of money. Just get a fair 8 year deal done and move on

The flyers contracts under hexy have been wildly inconsistent. Some overpays and some absolute steals. Hard to tell what provy will be but younger flyers so far have seemed to all take team friendly contracts. Coots may be the best contract in hockey if he has another few years like last

- MBFlyerfan

lol! I love that album.

hey man, somebody stole your batt'ry

Yeah in 2 seasons it would definitely be a bargain. I can see the Flyers signing him for a league max contract. The kid is legit and his work ethic and professionalism is unreal considering his age.
- Pixote Andolini

yep - and he hasn't even reached his ceiling

Oh really? And why is that?
- jmatchett383

Why is it a bargain?

Also remember when a young Crosby tried to mess with Kovalchuk?



- Pixote Andolini

That's funny. It's also the kind of thing that fueled Crosby to improve.

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The flyers contracts under hexy have been wildly inconsistent. Some overpays and some absolute steals. Hard to tell what provy will be but younger flyers so far have seemed to all take team friendly contracts. Coots may be the best contract in hockey if he has another few years like last
- Tfaehner

Really? Besides Weise which ones do you see as overpays? You might say Amac but I thought he was signed under Homer.

And even then, Amac's contract doesn't look nearly as bad as it once did.

Really? Besides Weise which ones do you see as overpays? You might say Amac but I thought he was signed under Homer.

And even then, Amac's contract doesn't look nearly as bad as it once did.
- MBFlyerfan

The Flyers still have not recovered from the Boyd Gordon fiasco.

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- mayorofangrytown

someone has to carry the weight today

someone has to carry the weight today
- Scoob

Looks like it's going to be a slow day. Must be vacation week for the bulk of the rif raf

Looks like it's going to be a slow day. Must be vacation week for the bulk of the rif raf
- mayorofangrytown

We need to start some arguments. Doesn’t have to be hockey related.