There's no way I would be happy with a 2 or 3 year deal for Hamrlik. I'd rather we didn't sign him to be honest, BUT if we end up doing so, it better be a 1 year deal..and cheap.
There's no way I would be happy with a 2 or 3 year deal for Hamrlik. I'd rather we didn't sign him to be honest, BUT if we end up doing so, it better be a 1 year deal..and cheap.
Why do people keep mention this as if there is a 2 year deal on the table. Habs offered a 1 year deal, Hammer wants 2 or more and so hasn't signed the deal.
People keep acting like PG has thrown Hammer a multi year offer when we've had multiple reports come from both Hammer and his agent that he only received a one year offer.
I think he would have snap signed a $3.5m offer. If PG offered him $3m and he's taking this long to sign it, I'm gonna snap. $2.5m max on a 1 yr deal imo.
Hammer, please turn it down so PG can give the money to the Wiz.
Replace one 35+ contract with another? Just what we need.
Why don't you look at the bigger picture, instead of sitting there with tunnel vision fixated on something retarded.
Hammer can still play and has decent mobility, good 5 on 5. Two years of him gives us time to develop Emelin, Weber, Subban and other d prospects. Gill and Spacek both come off the books next year, and so would Hammer, which would be not good for the re-working of the defense.
Every single contending team has stop-gaps and experience on the back end, EVERY SINGLE ONE. It really is remarkable the irrational dislike for experienced journeymen on this board, they are invaluable to the durability and consistency of a playoff NHL club.
Swapping Hammer for Spacek, and adding another year, is a move in the right direction. But continue to look at the ages of players, like that is the only indicator of strength(in your delusional mind).
This should be a lively place from here until the end of July 1st.
None of those sources are legit though, ************* is such crappola - I think they are batting under .050 - Actually not even sure I have ever seen them get anything right.
I don't see how Hmr can get more than what Bieksa, Pitkanan etc are getting as they're all much better then he is at this moment. I like Hmr and I think he's been good for us but I'd MUCH rather have that money go to Wiz than Hmr. I hope he does not sign and we can get Wiz AND another top 6 to fill out our roster.
Why are we even making an offer to Hamr? If we are, shouldn't it be around as much as Gill is getting, somewhere $2.25-$2.5 area?
I don't see how Hmr can get more than what Bieksa, Pitkanan etc are getting as they're all much better then he is at this moment. I like Hmr and I think he's been good for us but I'd MUCH rather have that money go to Wiz than Hmr. I hope he does not sign and we can get Wiz AND another top 6 to fill out our roster.
Why are we even making an offer to Hamr? If we are, shouldn't it be around as much as Gill is getting, somewhere $2.25-$2.5 area?
I think Hamrlik will look to go to July 1st and see whats out there. If someone offers what he wants, then he jumps ship. If there isn't anything worth his while then he accepts PG's presumably low-ball offer.
I really don't think he will sign with us before July 1. He really wants 2 years and will probably check to see what other offers he can receive. He would be good insurance for our D.
Why don't you look at the bigger picture, instead of sitting there with tunnel vision fixated on something retarded.
Hammer can still play and has decent mobility, good 5 on 5. Two years of him gives us time to develop Emelin, Weber, Subban and other d prospects. Gill and Spacek both come off the books next year, and so would Hammer, which would be not good for the re-working of the defense.
Every single contending team has stop-gaps and experience on the back end, EVERY SINGLE ONE. It really is remarkable the irrational dislike for experienced journeymen on this board, they are invaluable to the durability and consistency of a playoff NHL club.
Swapping Hammer for Spacek, and adding another year, is a move in the right direction. But continue to look at the ages of players, like that is the only indicator of strength(in your delusional mind).
35+ contracts are one of the biggest handicaps you can give yourself. There is zero, and I mean absolutely zero, reason to give Hammer a multi-year deal instead of a one year deal. Whatever amount you might save (500k?) offering him a couple of years pales in comparison to the ability to a) re-evaluate his role on a year-to-year basis, b) have the flexibility mid-season to bury him if he plays his way out of the lineup or if a trade opportunity comes up, and c) protect yourself if Hammer decides to hang them up at a moments notice.
If we were that concerned about saving 500k we would of sent Laraque to Wheeling rather than do him the favor of buying him out.
Journeymen are what they are, the moment you start giving them term on their contracts is when they stop being journeymen and start posing the risk for problems down the road.
35+ contracts are one of the biggest handicaps you can give yourself. There is zero, and I mean absolutely zero, reason to give Hammer a multi-year deal instead of a one year deal. Whatever amount you might save (500k?) offering him a couple of years pales in comparison to the ability to a) re-evaluate his role on a year-to-year basis, b) have the flexibility mid-season to bury him if he plays his way out of the lineup or if a trade opportunity comes up, and c) protect yourself if Hammer decides to hang them up at a moments notice.
If we were that concerned about saving 500k we would of sent Laraque to Wheeling rather than do him the favor of buying him out.
On topic: I'm not sure any team is willing to give him a multi-years contract... His best bet would be to accept the deal, if he really likes it here.
At 2,25M$, I'd take him back.
Over 3M$ I'm raging.
Considering it's a 1 year deal, I'd be very suprised if Hammer signs for less than 3M. He made 5.5 last year and had one of his best seasons as a hab last year. I wouldn't have any problem giving around 3.5M TBH.
The only thing that I really wish is getting rid of Spacek.
