devilsrule33 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Sens ink Spezza to seven-year extension Jason Spezza Bob McKenzie 11/2/2007 11:47:04 AM Jason Spezza has a new seven-year contract extension worth $49 million with the Ottawa Senators. Spezza will get $8 million in each of the first five years of the contract and $5 million and $4 million, respectively, in the final two years. The cap hit will be $7 million per year for the Senators. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=221972&hubname= These Sens' players really love Ottawa because that is 4 guys in the last 6-8 months who have taken long term contracts way under their market value. The fact that he will be making 5 million and then 4 million in the final two years is absolutely ridiculous. Edited November 2, 2007 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyNice Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sens ink Spezza to seven-year extensionJason Spezza Bob McKenzie 11/2/2007 11:47:04 AM Jason Spezza has a new seven-year contract extension worth $49 million with the Ottawa Senators. Spezza will get $8 million in each of the first five years of the contract and $5 million and $4 million, respectively, in the final two years. The cap hit will be $7 million per year for the Senators. [url="http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=221972&hubname="]http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=221972&hubname= These Sens' players really love Ottawa because that is 4 guys in the last 6-8 months who have taken long term contracts way under their market value. The fact that he will be making 5 million and then 4 million in the final two years is absolutely ridiculous. I don't see that as being "way under market value". Around $7M is pretty much the going rate for top end players. The cap hit is $7M every year no matter what the actual value is. Maybe you could make the case that he would have gotten $8M on the open market but that isn't a huge difference. And as an RFA his leverage is limited. It's not like he took a 7 year, 30M deal or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Spezza's a far better deal than Gomez...that's for damn sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Okay. How much is Ottawa's top line cost vs Tampa's top line cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilswede Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Tremendeus deal for both the Senators and Spezza! A young superstar stays in Ottawa for another 7 years...along with Heatley. Like that team isn't scary enough right now.....jeez.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Spezza's a far better deal than Gomez...that's for damn sure. QFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candydog Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Good for Ottawa, hopefully Lou's talking to Zajac and Pandolfo right now to lock them up for awhile before the season ends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wensink Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) I think this shows that it is going to be very hard to poach other teams best players. Most teams will lock them up in long-term contracts now, it's just too cost-effective versus going the free agent route. The only downside I can see is if your star player fades faster than you expected. By midseason we may be confronted with that with Elias, although I do not think he is done. Edited November 2, 2007 by John Wensink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 any player would want his contract frontloaded because of the present dollar value. $1 today is always worth more than $1 tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils892003 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Okay. How much is Ottawa's top line cost vs Tampa's top line cost? Ottawas first Line value is $15.191 Million between Heatly, spezza, and Alfredsson and Tampa Bay first line Value is $20.967 Million between Vinny, St. Louis, and Richards this numbers are all just for this year. I did not feel like doing all the math to find out total salaries but is someone wants to the link is www.nhlnumbers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Ottawas first Line value is $15.191 Million between Heatly, spezza, and Alfredssonand Tampa Bay first line Value is $20.967 Million between Vinny, St. Louis, and Richards this numbers are all just for this year. I did not feel like doing all the math to find out total salaries but is someone wants to the link is www.nhlnumbers.com That can't be right. That means that Heatley/Spezza/Alfredson make $5M per year on average. Okay. I guess I should have specified. What are their salaries NEXT year. Which will be $20M NEXT year according to your link. Still less than TB because Alfredson is taking it up the rear (maybe he likes that). Edited November 2, 2007 by Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) That can't be right. That means that Heatley/Spezza/Alfredson make $5M per year on average. Edited November 2, 2007 by sundstrom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeurrocks Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 With the signings of Heatley and Spezza, barring injuries, the Sens are set for a long time. A good move by their management team to lock these guys up long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Well that makes my day. Now to work on Kelly, Ottawa's to PKer and then I guess Meszaros....meh he needs to get his arse in gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 With the signings of Heatley and Spezza, barring injuries, the Sens are set for a long time. A good move by their management team to lock these guys up long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Well that makes my day.Now to work on Kelly, Ottawa's to PKer and then I guess Meszaros....meh he needs to get his arse in gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 They'll keep Meszaros...but Redden's replacement is rising to the challenge in the AHL (ie Brian Lee). If Redden will waive his NTC he could be traded to another semi-contender, if he looking for bucks...have fun in Phoenix! Keeping Kelly (UFA), to me at least is uber important, he is HUGE on the PK, and last year showed he is capable of filling in on the top line. Eaves...now he is a tough one, I love his enthusiasm, but really I just don't think he can produce at a high enough level, and he doesn't bring much else to the game....I'd love to see him stay, but he needs to find his niche. Vermette is also RFA......and quietly, he is having a solid year so far, but I am not sure the staff want it to be so quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Good for Ottawa, hopefully Lou's talking to Zajac and Pandolfo right now to lock them up for awhile before the season ends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptynet Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wow...that is some top line Ottawa will have for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Nice job Sens, see, it IS possible to get your important players locked up before UFA, got that Darcy? Guess Darcy is now happy with his average Buffalo Sabres hockey team that I can barely watch anymore because they have no fire, passion, pazazz, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisZajac Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Nice job Murray.. You traded away Schaffer, who I thought at 2.1millions was overpaid for a Decent 3rd line Sean Donovhan... And now, you just signed Jason Spezza+Dany Heatley.. Humm.. With Brian Lee coming from the AHL".. I'd definately say that Redden is a goner after this season.Good job Ottawa... You just locked your pieces for a shot at a Stanley cup, for the next 6years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabelle Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Spezz is awesome, good job by the Sens..he didn't even cost all that much..better deal than Gomer anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Great sign for the Sens. Theyll be in contention for the next few years atleast. I wouldnt be surprised if they got a cup in the next few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Personally, I think the Sens are as good as they are without Spezza. I agree that he has the talents and skills to be a great player. But come on, 7M per year is a litlle bit overpaid to me (5.5-6 is the best range for him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senators Advocate Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 They'll keep Meszaros...but Redden's replacement is rising to the challenge in the AHL (ie Brian Lee). If Redden will waive his NTC he could be traded to another semi-contender, if he looking for bucks...have fun in Phoenix! Keeping Kelly (UFA), to me at least is uber important, he is HUGE on the PK, and last year showed he is capable of filling in on the top line. Eaves...now he is a tough one, I love his enthusiasm, but really I just don't think he can produce at a high enough level, and he doesn't bring much else to the game....I'd love to see him stay, but he needs to find his niche. Vermette is also RFA......and quietly, he is having a solid year so far, but I am not sure the staff want it to be so quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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