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Whether he signs with Vancouver or not, I am just curious what his next contracts cap hit will be. I know that he might not be signing a long term contract, maybe a 3 or 4 years deal. What do you think?
Whether he signs with Vancouver or not, I am just curious what his next contracts cap hit will be. I know that he might not be signing a long term contract, maybe a 3 or 4 years deal. What do you think?
Probably something close to what St. Louis gave to Halak when he emerged back then, something around $3.75, factor in some cap inflation and that would be $4-4.25M
Vancouver will use the argument of still not playing in many games and will likely try for around 2m cap hit. Schneider will bring up his numbers and playoff performance and ask for closer to 5m.
Both sides are unrealistic, will settle somewhere in the middle and I think will be done by an arbitrator. If I had to guess, I think the arbitrator would side with the inexperience and the cap hit will end up being in the 3-3.5m range.
Vancouver will use the argument of still not playing in many games and will likely try for around 2m cap hit. Schneider will bring up his numbers and playoff performance and ask for closer to 5m.
Both sides are unrealistic, will settle somewhere in the middle and I think will be done by an arbitrator. If I had to guess, I think the arbitrator would side with the inexperience and the cap hit will end up being in the 3-3.5m range.
....Arbitrator? That means we will only sign him for a year or two. If we move Luongo we will be locking Schneider up longterm. I'd expect him to sign a deal at a cap hit of around 3.75mil for 5 years.
If I were his agent, I'd suggest to him to sign his qualifying offer. He plays one more season in Vancouver, and becomes a 27 year old free agent next year.
His contract after that? In the neighborhood of 5.5-6.5m per year. Somewhere around 55-75m.
If I were his agent, I'd suggest to him to sign his qualifying offer. He plays one more season in Vancouver, and becomes a 27 year old free agent next year.
His contract after that? In the neighborhood of 5.5-6.5m per year. Somewhere around 55-75m.
He's player arbitration eligible. He doesn't need to play for his QO to become a free agent, he can just take the team to Arbitration after they QO him and get 3.0 million for a single season, minimum.
Personally I see him singing for around 4.25-4.5 million on a 4-5 year deal, say: 4 yr 18 million? or 5 year 21.5 million? After the contract he'll still be young enough for a big retirement contract.
If he signs for a shorter time there is a greater likelihood an injury, a poor team, or simple bad play will keep him from future earnings. A lot of teams might be willing to pay him as a potential starter without him ever being a starter, but if he takes a one year offer and fails he misses out on MILLIONS.
He's player arbitration eligible. He doesn't need to play for his QO to become a free agent, he can just take the team to Arbitration after they QO him and get 3.0 million for a single season, minimum.
Personally I see him singing for around 4.25-4.5 million on a 4-5 year deal, say: 4 yr 18 million? or 5 year 21.5 million? After the contract he'll still be young enough for a big retirement contract.
If he signs for a shorter time there is a greater likelihood an injury, a poor team, or simple bad play will keep him from future earnings. A lot of teams might be willing to pay him as a potential starter without him ever being a starter, but if he takes a one year offer and fails he misses out on MILLIONS.
One year in Vancouver next season, with games 20 games against Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado, Minnesota.
$17-18m for a four year contract, $21-22.5m for a five, or sign for one year using your $3m, and cash in like Bryzgalof?
I'd say on the free market, after another season playing on Vancouver, he'll cash in.
Vancouver is in a really tight situation with Schneider playing so well and needing a raise. Don't envy Gillis on this one. Could see him making upwards of 5.0 million, especially with the playoffs he has had.
So $4.5 - $5 million for a goalie who is not worth much more than a second round pick according to some on HF. Interesting.
Would you give up more than a 2nd round pick for his contract at this point and time?
- 1 year to UFA? Check.
- Great stats? Check.
- Plays on a strong team in a weak division? Check.
Which team would trade for him, and what reasonably do you think that a player who is under contract for one year is worth?
I would aim for five or six at about $4 million cap hit if I was Gillis. If Schneider continues his stellar play and only has a short-term deal it could cost Vancouver in the future.
