DonaldBrashear Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I am calling it now: We will see Jim Benning sign Milan Lucic to a massive 7 year deal on July 1, 2016, that will pay him $49 million over the term (average $7 million a year). Several things that have transpired recently have given us clues as to why this will probably happen: 1) The Canucks were rumoured to have gone after Milan Lucic from the Boston Bruins this year before he was eventually acquired by the LA Kings. 2) Jim Benning is formerly from the Boston Bruins and is very familiar with Milan Lucic's style of play. 3) Jim Benning's recent acquisitions of "meat and potato" guys like Prust, Dorsett and Sbisa prove that Milan Lucic is the type of player that could be a "benning guy" 4) Jim Benning recently said he is freeing up cap space for next year's deadline 5) Milan Lucic is from Vancouver as we all know, and on Team 1040 after he was traded to the LA Kings, he said he had picked Vancouver as one of the teams he would want to go to, and would love to have played here. 6) We desperately need depth on our Left Wing. Our current depth is: D. Sedin, Higgins, Baertschi, Prust. We are weakest on our LW depth, and Milan Lucic would fill an instant top 6 role. When Jim Benning got Prust, he talked about exchanging a RW guy (Kassian) for a LW guy (Prust) as being a factor in his decision. Lucic is a LW guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I would love to see Lucic on the Canucks but man, a 7 year $49M deal? You've got to be insane to give Lucic that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBrashear Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I would love to see Lucic on the Canucks but man, a 7 year $49M deal? You've got to be insane to give Lucic that. Yep, to make it clear, before I get jumped on, I fully agree. It's an ABSOLUTELY INSANE DEAL. It doesn't mean it won't happen though. All signs point to yes. The LA kings won't be able to match the deal, and Lucic knows that. But that's what it will take to get Lucic, and that's what Benning will pay. I can almost guarantee it! $7 million a year (probably front loaded), and it will take Lucic from 28 years old to 35 years old. Benning is going to roll the dice hard. If this actually goes down, then next July 1st could be even more intense on the forums than yesterday was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Puff puff pass bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 This is a bit of a far fetched thread to start now. But 7 years, 49 million? Give me a break! Although I would see Lucic signing here next free agency, this is a bit much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 years 1-2 6m year 3 5m year 4 4.5m year 5 3.5m year 6 3m that would be a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 You don't tag it as speculation when it's your own speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I would love Lucic, but I hope Benning would get fired on the spot if he suggested that to upper management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yep, to make it clear, before I get jumped on, I fully agree. It's an ABSOLUTELY INSANE DEAL. It doesn't mean it won't happen though. All signs point to yes. The LA kings won't be able to match the deal, and Lucic knows that. But that's what it will take to get Lucic, and that's what Benning will pay. I can almost guarantee it! $7 million a year (probably front loaded), and it will take Lucic from 28 years old to 35 years old. Benning is going to roll the dice hard. If this actually goes down, then next July 1st could be even more intense on the forums than yesterday was. I would definitely fear for Benning's job if you're right about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Unless he absolutely lights it up in LA like no other since Neely there's no damned chance he gets $7 million per year And if benning offers him anything more than $5 million he's on frigging glue. He's worth $5 million tops for his production and I'd be loathe to sign him for more than 2-3 years at a stretch in case he gets complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Besides, even if he were to sign, do we really want to be handing out a 7 year oontract with a $7MM per season cap hit to a guy who already looks slow and will be 28 if and when he signs the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBrashear Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Besides, even if he were to sign, do we really want to be handing out a 7 year oontract with a $7MM per season cap hit to a guy who already looks slow and will be 28 if and when he signs the deal? No, we don't. But Benning does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I am calling it now: We will see Jim Benning sign Milan Lucic to a massive 7 year deal on July 1, 2016, that will pay him $49 million over the term (average $7 million a year). Several things that have transpired recently have given us clues as to why this will probably happen: 1) The Canucks were rumoured to have gone after Milan Lucic from the Boston Bruins this year before he was eventually acquired by the LA Kings. 2) Jim Benning is formerly from the Boston Bruins and is very familiar with Milan Lucic's style of play. 3) Jim Benning's recent acquisitions of "meat and potato" guys like Prust, Dorsett and Sbisa prove that Milan Lucic is the type of player that could be a "benning guy" 4) Jim Benning recently said he is freeing up cap space for next year's deadline 5) Milan Lucic is from Vancouver as we all know, and on Team 1040 after he was traded to the LA Kings, he said he had picked Vancouver as one of the teams he would want to go to, and would love to have played here. 6) We desperately need depth on our Left Wing. Our current depth is: D. Sedin, Higgins, Baertschi, Prust. We are weakest on our LW depth, and Milan Lucic would fill an instant top 6 role. When Jim Benning got Prust, he talked about exchanging a RW guy (Kassian) for a LW guy (Prust) as being a factor in his decision. Lucic is a LW guy. i love how the line you bolded is incorrect. he's freeing up cap space for the start of free agency, not the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Lucie gets a $5m, 2yr deal is more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 You don't tag it as speculation when it's your own speculation. [Opinion] would be better imho. As far as this thread? Who know - LA may try to lock him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SN- Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Add an NTC and you've got the perfect Gillis contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 If we get him next year, a big if, please no NTC. They should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Add an NTC and you've got the perfect Gillis contract. 2 Years $20 Million. Book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBrashear Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Add an NTC and you've got the perfect Gillis contract. LOL. I forgot about the NTC. Yeah, $49 million, 7 years, with a NTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Can you imagine how much Lucic would be booed in Boston if he signed here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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