That's what is roughly expected of him goal wise. He should be about a 20 goal scorer in the league.
I mean define "good long term". He makes 4.8 million this year. If he got 5.5 for 5 years is that not good and long term? - Aaron_85
He is on pace for 15 goals. He is not even close to 20 goals.
And he is expected to score more than 20.
He isn't even on pace to clear 50 points. (49)
This is a player who turned down 8M a season from CGY. He was shooting for 9m when the season started...a 1 year deal is likely what's next for him to shoot for that lucrative long term deal at 30.
Interesting game yesterday. Terrible result. Leafs were never losing in the game until the failure in the shootout. Lucky for the Leafs the shootout is not a playoff thing. Canes were very fortunate, Leafs not so much.
Interesting game yesterday. Terrible result. Leafs were never losing in the game until the failure in the shootout. Lucky for the Leafs the shootout is not a playoff thing. Canes were very fortunate, Leafs not so much. - winsix
He is on pace for 15 goals. He is not even close to 20 goals.
And he is expected to score more than 20.
He isn't even on pace to clear 50 points. (49)
This is a player who turned down 8M a season from CGY. He was shooting for 9m when the season started...a 1 year deal is likely what's next for him to shoot for that lucrative long term deal at 30.
No chance he accepts 5.5 for 5 years. - Santo_44
Except 75% of the season is over with 13 goals. He should get about 17 goals if he comes out of his slump. You're equating his current slump as his entire pace. 17 goals is "about 20" as I said.
In addition, GMs dont just take the last year into consideration. His agent will say it's an off year considering he scored 42 goals 2 years ago.
Using your logic, if he wants so much money why wont he take a 1 year at like 7 million somewhere? Why would he take less?
Except 75% of the season is over with 13 goals. He should get about 17 goals if he comes out of his slump. You're equating his current slump as his entire pace. 17 goals is "about 20" as I said.
In addition, GMs dont just take the last year into consideration. His agent will say it's an off year considering he scored 42 goals 2 years ago.
Using your logic, if he wants so much money why wont he take a 1 year at like 7 million somewhere? Why would he take less? - Aaron_85
Huh? It has been 70 games. And his slump?
His "slump" on the Canucks he has still scored at a better rate than his 49 games with CGY.
And uhhh ya duh of course. If GMs didnt then he would get like 4M after a season like he is having.
He can maybe get 1 year 6M. Regardless, he is not getting a long term deal at the number he wants.
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But why would Lindholm do a one year deal?
He'll get more years offered. Hes just not a right fit for the canucks - Fakepartofme
He's not likely to sign a one year deal. Teams with lots of cap space will be interested. Leafs will have other priorities IMO. With Brodie off the books, they will be looking to add d-men without over adding too much long term cap space. Re-signing Marner is also going to be a consideration.
He's not likely to sign a one year deal. Teams with lots of cap space will be interested. Leafs will have other priorities IMO. With Brodie off the books, they will be looking to add d-men without over adding too much long term cap space. Re-signing Marner is also going to be a consideration. - winsix
Yeah he will totally get that 9M long term deal he wants.
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Yeah he will totally get that 9M long term deal he wants.
Totally.
Won't have to prove anything to get it. - Santo_44
You continue to make over the top sacastic comments. NHL contracts for free agents are based on several factors. One is need, one is available cap space, one is expected contribution based on past and expected performance. There are other factors as well, all weighted differently by the teams looking at a particular UFA. The following teams have the cap space and requirement for a 2C - in no particular order. Seattle, Columbus, Boston, Carolina, Anaheim, San Jose, Chicago and Detroit.
