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To be honest with you,Schultz is probably the best player I've seen come through the program.Not a doubt hes the best player in NCAA
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Gardiner's situation was a lot like Schultz's now. No doubt he's gone. He and Schultz were a PP force. Both tremendous PMD's.
Top ANA prospect Justin Schultz, talented U of Wisco dman whose season ended yesterday, said to be considering all his options, including
1. Returning to Wisco for his senior season (unlikely IMO). 2. Signing 2 yr entry level deal with ANA and burns 1st yr by playing now...3. Leave school at end of semester, become UFA July 1, sign with NHL team of choice. Hearing no decision is imminent, will take his time.
Not very exciting news. Or I would say terrible news...
If he walks its not Murray's fault.. They tried to sign the kid last year. Are making it apparent they want him to sign now but he obviously doesn't want to or it would be done already. This is not a Murray issue IMO. It's a Justing Schultz issue.
If he walks its not Murray's fault.. They tried to sign the kid last year. Are making it apparent they want him to sign now but he obviously doesn't want to or it would be done already. This is not a Murray issue IMO. It's a Justing Schultz issue.
So far not good and that's unfortunate.
While that's true, and maybe Schultz is pissed off he can't play with his boy Gardiner anymore with the Ducks, Murray has to offer every single thing possible from free tacos to a paid condo on the beach to make sure he signs with us.
It's not like they can hand out any dollar amount they want. There is a rookie salary..
This article breaks it down..
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Option 1
The first possibility for Schultz would be to finish his junior season at Wisconsin (that will happen regardless), and sign a contract with Anaheim sometime this summer. Since he's turning 22 in July, he'll be signed to a two year NHL two-way contract for 2012-13 and 2013-14.
He'll receive $875,000 for each season (if he's in the NHL). He'll also receive a $87,500 signing bonus both seasons regardless of where he plays.
Option 2
Schultz finishes the season with Wisconsin and signs an entry level contract (ELC) with Anaheim the minute the Badgers season is over. This option isn't outstanding for the Ducks because it means that Schultz can become a restricted free agent earlier. Signing during this NHL season would burn a year off his ELC.
Let's say the Badgers are eliminated after the first round of the WCHA playoffs (which let's be honest, is very possible), Schultz could sign with Anaheim as soon as March 12th. Schultz would immediately receive a $87,500 signing bonus for this season.
As for salary, the NHL goes by days under contract. Schultz would spend 26 days in the NHL to end the season, and would make approximately $5,000 per day. That means he'd end up banking around $130,000 in salary. Add that to his $87,500 signing bonus and he'd end this hockey season with a cool $217,500.
Next season Schultz would receive the second year of his signing bonus (another $87,500) and an NHL salary of $875,000.
In this scenario Schultz would become a free agent a year sooner than in option one, and that obviously means his earning potential increases significantly.
Option 3
Since Schultz played a year of junior hockey after being drafted, he can become a free agent over the summer if he chooses. The NHL CBA has a loophole that says if you officially withdraw from school (simply has to tell UW he's leaving) and it's the fourth summer after you've been drafted, you can choose to become a free agent.
Not many players do this, but Jason Gregoire from North Dakota chose this route last year. Other players like Bill Sweatt from Colorado College have done the same.
In this scenario, Schultz could earn $925,000 in salary each season with a $92,500 signing bonus both years.
The obvious advantage to this would be that Justin could pick and choose where he wants to play. Being a top 10 prospect in the world, Schultz could essentially choose any team in the NHL to play for next season. Would he want to be closer to his home and play for the Vancouver Canucks? Would he want to go play with a former teammate, or choose a better situation?
Let's review
Option 1 (Sign with Anaheim this summer)
*2012-13: $875,000 + $87,500 signing bonus
*2013-14: $875,000 + $87,500 signing bonus
*Restricted Free Agent: 2014-2015
Option 2 (Sign with Anaheim immediately after the Wisconsin season)
*2011-12: $130,000 + $87,500 signing bonus
*2012-13: $875,000 + $87,500 signing bonus
*Restricted Free Agent: 2013-2014 (one year earlier than option 1)
Option 3 (Choose your destination this summer)
*2012-13: $925,00 + $92,500 signing bonus
*2013-14: $925,00 + $92,500 signing bonus
*Restricted Free Agent: 2014-2015
So what's going to happen?
Obviously the best option for the Ducks is option #1. They get to control Schultz for two full seasons under his entry level contract. It's the best for them in years, and dollars.
However, Schultz has the leverage in this scenario, and If his advisor (agent when he becomes a pro) is any good he'll immediately let the Ducks know that they aren't going to get away with option number one.
Schultz has the leverage because if the Duck's don't offer to bring him in immediately at the end of the Wisconsin season, and let him burn a year off his entry level contract, he'll choose to become a free agent at the end of the season and choose his team.
He would obviously choose option 3 over option 1. He can make more money, and pick his team.
Therefore the Ducks will be forced into offering him a spot immediately at the end of the season. If they don't, they almost certainly will lose his rights.
It sounds like the Ducks are willing to burn the year off his ELC and bring Schultz in. Over the weekend GM Bob Murray talked about Justin during a "State of the Franchise" type thing held at the Honda Center for the fans.
If he walks its not Murray's fault.. They tried to sign the kid last year. Are making it apparent they want him to sign now but he obviously doesn't want to or it would be done already. This is not a Murray issue IMO. It's a Justing Schultz issue.
So far not good and that's unfortunate.
No way he is signing here on an ELC. He's the best player the coach of Wisconsin has seen through his entire career. He can make huge cash as a UFA.
