2008 Preds Off-season moves/trades/transactions thread.....

oscarheyman · 05-12-2008, 04:21 PM

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Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed restricted free agent forward Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract

Nashville Predators - News: Predators Sign Martin Erat to a Seven-Year Contract - 05/12/2008

KimmosTwin · 05-13-2008, 01:19 AM

Holy crap!

Per season, that's as much as the Preds paid Kariya just three years ago. I like Marty... but is he worth that much?

oscarheyman · 05-13-2008, 02:17 AM

It is a fair bit - but hopefully it's a sign that the Preds are going to be spending a little more coin this upcoming season. It could likely mean a defensemen will be moved (re-signing RFA's don't look to come at a cheap price). Have to pay Erat a fair bit for him to give up some years of UFA eligibility.

oscarheyman · 05-14-2008, 01:57 AM

Looks like the league didn't like the contract:

NHL rejects Erat's new contract with Predators

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Martin Erat's new seven-year, $31.5 contract with the Nashville Predators has been rejected by the NHL.

Dean87 · 05-14-2008, 02:49 AM

The contract will be restructured then still go through.

I think this is an overpayment, league contracts are getting out of control again

oscarheyman · 05-14-2008, 03:52 AM

The main problem with the contract is the length - 7 years IMHO.

KimmosTwin · 05-14-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by oscarheyman

The main problem with the contract is the length - 7 years IMHO.

And they were OK with DiPietro's contract?

Please.

EDIT: Doesn't have anything to do with the length... it has to do with the salary fluctuations.

oscarheyman · 05-14-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KimmosTwin

And they were OK with DiPietro's contract?

Please.

EDIT: Doesn't have anything to do with the length... it has to do with the salary fluctuations.

Actually my comment was in respect of my opinion regarding the contract itself - not why the league veteod the contract. I just personally don't think you should give out such long-term contracts (unless the guy was a franchise player).

KimmosTwin · 05-15-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by oscarheyman

Actually my comment was in respect of my opinion regarding the contract itself - not why the league veteod the contract. I just personally don't think you should give out such long-term contracts (unless the guy was a franchise player).

Ah, gotcha. Yeah, again, I like Marty... and he's only in his mid-20s... but to give him that much money? AND seven years? **AND** a NTC? That's just crazy.

Predaceous · 05-17-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oscarheyman

It is a fair bit - but hopefully it's a sign that the Preds are going to be spending a little more coin this upcoming season. It could likely mean a defensemen will be moved (re-signing RFA's don't look to come at a cheap price). Have to pay Erat a fair bit for him to give up some years of UFA eligibility.

I personally don't like the idea of the Preds spending more than they have to. They've already proven that they can put together a very competitive team without spending the ungodly amounts that other teams do. Since there's still a clause providing the new owners with an 'out' if we were to lose $20 million and not get 14,000 in paid attendance, I'd rather see the team get guys that are under appreciated, work hard and fit in the system. At least that's what I'd like to see until we get the corporate support we need, or until the next generation is old enough to buy their own tickets.

IMHO, the NHL is pricing the fans out of the game. Look no further than the empty seats in Detroit for proof of that.

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05-13-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
KimmosTwin PredHead / Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 408 Points: 630.00	Holy crap! Per season, that's as much as the Preds paid Kariya just three years ago. I like Marty... but is he worth that much?

05-13-2008, 02:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
oscarheyman Rest in Peace Luc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wandering aimlessly around Vancouver Posts: 9,654 Points: 24995.20	It is a fair bit - but hopefully it's a sign that the Preds are going to be spending a little more coin this upcoming season. It could likely mean a defensemen will be moved (re-signing RFA's don't look to come at a cheap price). Have to pay Erat a fair bit for him to give up some years of UFA eligibility.

05-14-2008, 02:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dean87 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 341 Points: 355.00	The contract will be restructured then still go through. I think this is an overpayment, league contracts are getting out of control again

05-14-2008, 03:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
oscarheyman Rest in Peace Luc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wandering aimlessly around Vancouver Posts: 9,654 Points: 24995.20	The main problem with the contract is the length - 7 years IMHO.