TheRussianRocket. Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 @reporterchris: Erik Johnson has agreed to an extension with the #avs. He could have become a UFA after this season. @DarrenDreger: The Colorado Avalanche and Erik Johnson are closing in on a long term contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hopefully enough to cover his filing for bankruptcy. Gotta love those parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNuCkSLoUiE23 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 ^that was Jack Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I wonder if it will be a 7 year extension. They are given out like hotcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This bloke another Roman Hamrlik/Chris Phillips? Or is he the real deal?(seems risky using a top pick on D)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 He's become a great player. I remember when I used to consider him a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This bloke another Roman Hamrlik/Chris Phillips? Or is he the real deal?(seems risky using a top pick on D)... Both Hamrlik and Phillips had good careers - not franchise D, but they weren't Patrik Stefans. Wonder what the number is. Anything below $5.5m would be good for the Avs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hopefully enough to cover his filing for bankruptcy. Gotta love those parents. a swing and a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It will be 6-7mil per. At this rate 'franchise' defensemen of any ability will be getting paid a similar deal because there are open spots available on every team. While there are only 2-5 legit 'franchise' defensemen in the NHL, up to 60 will be paid as much as one, and teams will be glad to pay the rate due to the fear of losing their precious 'franchise' defenseman. That being said, you can do worse than Erik Johnson. You can see the importance of drafting one becoming more clear year after year. Effective UFA's are as scarce as ever and trades that go to help Canadian teams are rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This bloke another Roman Hamrlik/Chris Phillips? Or is he the real deal?(seems risky using a top pick on D)... you mean that useless bloke with 600+ career points in the NHL? 65 points as a 21 year old. Bust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 you mean that useless bloke with 600+ career points in the NHL? 65 points as a 21 year old. Bust! Not to mention almost 1,400 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 ^that was Jack Johnson Right or wrong, I stand by what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 There aren't many huge, two-way, right handed D like Johnson that are as mobile, skilled, and play the balanced game that he does. He is a core piece of their future and is worth the top pairing money he'll undoubtedly get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 He's no Drew Doughty but he still brings a lot to the table, he's got a pretty balanced game and some good size. The AVs weren't gonna let him go for nothing, and even if they were to trade him finding a top tier D is quite the undertaking nowadays if you don't draft one yourself. He'll be a good piece of their core, I'm just wondering what the actual deal looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Good minute munching defenceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 7 years, $6M per. Term seems a bit long IMO but not surprising. edit: The price seems fair though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 7 years, $6M per. Term seems a bit long IMO but not surprising. edit: The price seems fair though. I knew it. Soon everyone will have a 7 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Where are the "this makes Sbisa's deal look like a steal" comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This is a good contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hopefully enough to cover his filing for bankruptcy. Gotta love those parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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