D-Money Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Baer. said: This will either be a huge bargain or a huge flop. Schmidt was their #1D during their cup run, massively underrated. I lean towards the first half. Even though he didn't get the minutes in Washington to put up more points, his underlying numbers were off-the-charts good. There is abundant evidence that he is a legit top-pairing defenseman, in his prime. He's sort of like Matthias Ekholm or Hampus Lindholm - a lot of people who just look at points don't realize that he is an elite, complete defenseman. Honestly, given his performance last season, and his impending UFA status, he may have been flirting with $7 million x 7 years on the open market. Perhaps Vegas showing their faith in him during his suspension is a reason the deal came together for $6M x 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just now, D-Money said: I lean towards the first half. Even though he didn't get the minutes in Washington to put up more points, his underlying numbers were off-the-charts good. There is abundant evidence that he is a legit top-pairing defenseman, in his prime. He's sort of like Matthias Ekholm or Hampus Lindholm - a lot of people who just look at points don't realize that he is an elite, complete defenseman. Honestly, given his performance last season, and his impending UFA status, he may have been flirting with $7 million x 7 years on the open market. Perhaps Vegas showing their faith in him during his suspension is a reason the deal came together for $6M x 6. Maybe that 2.2M in guaranteed money has something to do with it. I read he will make $8.8M in his first year and also comes with 10 team no trade list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 9 hours ago, RRypien37 said: Knights have lost their minds with these past few contracts. Atrocious and excessive to say the least. I didn't like the Tuch one, and was unsure with Pacioretty's. However, I think this will be a very good contract for Vegas. Schmidt is like Tanev in his prime defensively, but with significantly more offense. I'm actually surprised they got him under $6 without offering 7 or 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Baer. said: Maybe that 2.2M in guaranteed money has something to do with it. I read he will make $8.8M in his first year and also comes with 10 team no trade list And not even a full NTC? Even better for Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Dombrova22 said: Uhhh... no. Uhhh... yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfetch Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 @Time Lord used to roomie with Schmidty(Nate). He also used to go out and have drinks with the Minnesota Wild. I'd trust his opinion more than other CDC posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Zfetch said: @Time Lord used to roomie with Schmidty(Nate). He also used to go out and have drinks with the Minnesota Wild. I'd trust his opinion more than other CDC posters. what does any of that have to do with NS's performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 it doesn't, he's just joking around with me (that stuff isn't true btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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