Confirmed Signing with Link: [NJD] Travis Zajac extended (8 years, $5.75M cap hit)

[Devils Trap]

Originally Posted by Montsy14

Little high, but wouldn't classify as "overpayment".

Basically this. I have no problem because he has great chemistry with Kovy and is good in all assets of the game

[Devilsfan118]

Originally Posted by Tedenbyx21

Good signing by Lou. Not taking any chances losing him like with zach. next up Clarkie and Patty

Devils would've had almost $32 million in cap space next year with a 64m cap.

Not even remotely a concern

[Dr Jan Itor]

Good signing.

[almostawake]

Tears are being shed in Winnipeg tonight.

Good signing by the Devils.

[Beetlebum]

Devils have no money.... Opps!

Can never win with the mooks on this board. First we are going bankrupt, then we overpay, what is the next conspiracy?

In a division with Crosby, Giroux, and Tavares at the pivot the Devils locked up the best two way center in the game.

[Carl Carmoni]

That is a lot of money.

Congrats devils fans.

[MasterofGrond]

This is less than a 2M increase in his cap hit for a guy moving to a UFA contract from an RFA one

I have zero problems with that

[Devilsfan92]

Beautiful!

Only ones saying it's too much are non Devils fans. We're very happy.

[Vujtek]

Originally Posted by Scottyk9

I'm sure sure you realize the Devils are comfortable under the cap right now. Elias new contract will be cheaper than his current one most likely the same with Zubrus. Clarkson should get a slight raise.

I don't see Elias taking a pay cut. He's still worth $6 million a year.

Anyways good for the Devils to get Zajac locked up long-term. $5.75 million seems about right for a guy as good as Zajac is.

[JerseyGuy276]

Anyone saying its too much doesn't realize how good Travis Zajac is. And yet you all wanted him

[Roo Mad Bro]

Originally Posted by Beetlebum

Devils have no money.... Opps!

Can never win with the mooks on this board. First we are going bankrupt, then we overpay, what is the next conspiracy?

In a division with Crosby, Giroux, and Tavares at the pivot the Devils locked up the best two way center in the game.

He's a good player, but nowhere close to the "best two way center in the game".

[RJ8812]

ouch

too much IMO

[Tonellisghost]

I'll join others in congratulating Devils fans. A little high on the money (not a ton) but he is a solid player who just fits everything Devils.

Good job keeping him.

[dougiebrown]

For those talking about the decreasing Cap, wait 'til you see what it looks like 4-5-6 years from now. Think it's going to remain stagnant? Think again.

[hlaverty06]

Super excited to have Travis for next 8 years

[Parise9Crosby87]

great sign i was worried we were going to lose him

[JerseyGuy276]

Originally Posted by Vujtek

I don't see Elias taking a pay cut. He's still worth $6 million a year.

Anyways good for the Devils to get Zajac locked up long-term. $5.75 million seems about right for a guy as good as Zajac is.

No he's not...what are you smoking? He'll be like 37. He'll certainly get his due for his loyalty and what not, but he's not getting 6 million a year.

[Jamie1987]

Originally Posted by Dirty Dutch

So funny that every Devil loves this signing and fans of other team classify this as overpayment This signing is so awesome and for great money. I love it!

you don't win hockey games with elite defensive forwards because goals are more fun

[Devils Trap]

Originally Posted by Roo Mad Bro

He's a good player, but nowhere close to the "best two way center in the game".

Hes not the best , but he is one of the best two way centers in the game

[Scottyk9]

Wonder what O'Reilly is thinking right now ? The Av's must want to shoot Lou.

[xlnc66]

Where's the discount for the Devils by giving him 8 years? 5.75m for Zajac at that term is way too much. Would hate to see what he would have gotten for a 6 year deal...6.3m?

[ZARTONK]

Great job in keeping him.

[Vujtek]

Originally Posted by JerseyGuy276

No he's not...what are you smoking? He'll be like 37. He'll certainly get his due for his loyalty and what not, but he's not getting 6 million a year.

Top-10 in scoring last year and he's not worth $6 million? Ok then.

[Carlzner]

Originally Posted by Devils Trap

Hes not the best , but he is one of the best two way centers in the game

Lol... not even close.

[Dr Jan Itor]

Originally Posted by Scottyk9

Wonder what O'Reilly is thinking right now ? The Av's must want to shoot Lou.

Probably "I wish I was headed to UFA like Zajac was".