Azzy Mahmood Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 55m 6 year extension for Carolina's Justin Faulk. $4.9 mil per year annual average. ---------------- NHL.com: The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday signed defenseman Justin Faulk to a six-year, $29 million contract extension. Faulk will receive $2.5 million in 2014-15, $3.5 million in 2015-16, $5.5 million in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and $6 million in 2018-19 and 2019-20, for an average annual salary-cap figure of $4.833 million. Faulk, who turned 22 this past Thursday, has three goals and 24 points in 65 games this season, his third in the NHL. He also represented the United States in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. "Justin has proven to be among the best young defensemen in the League as confirmed by his selection to the U.S. Olympic team," general manager Jim Rutherford said. "He has been and will continue to be the anchor of the Hurricanes' defense for years to come." Faulk has scored 16 goals and 61 points in 169 career games with the Hurricanes. He has led all Hurricanes skaters in time on ice per game in each of the past two seasons, averaging 22:50 per game in 2011-12, and 24:00 per game in 2012-13. ------------------- For me that is a ridiculously over-priced signing for a team supposedly worried about spending money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 But he's an olympic defenceman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkaruk_9 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Wow...that's blatant overpayment. Edler at 5 million is looking like a bigger and bigger steal each time a defenceman signs an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Wow...that's blatant overpayment. Edler at 5 million is looking like a bigger and bigger steal each time a defenceman signs an extension. And looking less and less like a steal every game he plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Wow, that seems a bit pricey. Looks like they got swayed by him making the Olympic team. Bad judgement IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 He was an Olympian. This contract maybe pricey but their paying for the possible potential of Faulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Wow, that seems a bit pricey. Looks like they got swayed by him making the Olympic team. Bad judgement IMO. Still can't believe he beat out Yandle and Jack Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 As much as I like Faulk, that is a steep price. Tanev and agent see this and know they will cash in this summer well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00MER Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Wow...that's blatant overpayment. Edler at 5 million is looking like a bigger and bigger steal each time a defenceman signs an extension. Are you high? Faulk is miles better than edler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This is a fantastic contract for an excellent young player, not sure what people in this thread are on about. How does a better defenceman signing for cheaper make Edler's contract look better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00MER Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This is a fantastic contract for an excellent young player, not sure what people in this thread are on about. How does a better defenceman signing for cheaper make Edler's contract look better? People still think Edler is a steal of a deal lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Too much money for Faulk. What else is new with Rutherford, he overpaid Semin and Ruutu as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 As much as I like Faulk, that is a steep price. Tanev and agent see this and know they will cash in this summer well.That was my first thought. Presumably they will ask for something north of $4 million on a longer term, or around $5 million on a shorter bridge type term.Big cash for a journeyman type of defenceman like Tanev who is legitimately a #4 or #5 on a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 PK Subban's eyes just turned into cartoon dollar bills after hearing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00MER Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That was my first thought. Presumably they will ask for something north of $4 million on a longer term, or around $5 million on a shorter bridge type term.Big cash for a journeyman type of defenceman like Tanev who is legitimately a #4 or #5 on a good team. So our best defenseman is a "journey man defenseman". Think it's a little early to start drinking my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Lol, talk about overpayment batman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Lol, talk about overpayment batman! Had to sign in to post this. Please, Faulk is a great defenseman. I don't think you realize how bad the Hurricanes d-core is, but him and Sekera have been saviors for them this year. He's 22, and he's been getting better and better every year he's been in the NHL. He's one of the best young dmen in this league, and this is a great contract. How many games have you seen Faulk play? 3-4? No hurricanes fans are mad about this signing, not even 50/50. They're all extremely happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButcherG Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I hope for Carolina that he maintains his upward trend.I am just sick of seeing players work hard and sign long term contracts, then float until their next contract year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Great skater, has a good shot and can play a smart, safe game. I would say it's not a bad deal, he's only getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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