Marleau signed [3 years, $6.25mil AAV]

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

3x6.25

Thx Carlton

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Honestly, it's a year longer and more money than I would have wanted without Thornton as a package deal, but I'm glad we signed him. Especially if it means we don't have to see Hyman with Matthews again. I mean, he HAS to have been signed to play 1LW, right?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Also, the Thornton contract isn't actually official yet. Let's do this buddy!

 

[Kin]

It's heavy on years/term like CTB says but it's money that figures to be spare until the big three extensions kick in so no real downside.

Patty Marleau, baby!

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I agree, a year too long, but I'm sure they can handle what comes next, even if it means a buyout/trade in the final year.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I agree, a year too long, but I'm sure they can handle what comes next, even if it means a buyout/trade in the final year.

As a 35+ contract, if he's bought out at any point there wouldn't be any cap benefit. And if he retires before his contract finishes his cap hit will still count.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Marleau hasn't missed a single game in 8 straight seasons.

He's missed 31 games total in his 19 year NHL career.

 

[sickbeast]

Wow! Amazing news.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I agree, a year too long, but I'm sure they can handle what comes next, even if it means a buyout/trade in the final year.

As a 35+ contract, if he's bought out at any point there wouldn't be any cap benefit. And if he retires before his contract finishes his cap hit will still count.

Marleau island is going to be a thing isn't it?

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Marleau really seemed to want that 3rd year. I'm actually surprised he left San Jose...Should be interesting!

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Darren Dreger‏ @DarrenDreger
Marleau:  year 1) $8.5M 2) $6 mil. 3) $4.25

Heavily front loaded, so if the contract does need to be moved in the 3rd year that will make it a little easier.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Darren Dreger‏ @DarrenDreger
Marleau:  year 1) $8.5M 2) $6 mil. 3) $4.25

Heavily front loaded, so if the contract does need to be moved in the 3rd year that will make it a little easier.

Yup, July 2nd of year 3 and the team acquiring him only has 1.25 million to pay.

 

[Kin]

Marleau really seemed to want that 3rd year. I'm actually surprised he left San Jose...Should be interesting!

I think it's pretty safe to say that the deal doesn't get done without the 3rd year. So while we may prefer a 2 year deal, it's pretty likely the choice was 3 years or no Marleau.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Darren Dreger‏ @DarrenDreger
Marleau:  year 1) $8.5M 2) $6 mil. 3) $4.25

Heavily front loaded, so if the contract does need to be moved in the 3rd year that will make it a little easier.

Yup, July 2nd of year 3 and the team acquiring him only has 1.25 million to pay.

Ah yes, I missed that:

Pierre LeBrun‏ @PierreVLeBrun
$7 M signing bonus in Year 1, $4.5 M SB in Year 2 and $3 M SB in Year 3

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/TLNdc/status/881632580201840640
www.twitter.com/TLNdc/status/881632580201840640

*although I gotta think this means JVR's a goner.

 

[jdh1]

I,m wondering how a 37 year old can keep up with the young guns?

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I think it's pretty safe to say that the deal doesn't get done without the 3rd year. So while we may prefer a 2 year deal, it's pretty likely the choice was 3 years or no Marleau.

Yeah, I'm assuming that San Jose offered close to the same deal that is rumoured for Joe T. At any rate, I love that he's an ironman and if anyone can do three years at his age, it's probably him.

 

[Kin]

So it's actually a pretty smart contract. It's basically giving him three years worth of money over two years with a pretty strong likelihood that he doesn't play the third year here(or anywhere).

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I,m wondering how a 37 year old can keep up with the young guns?

Even at 37 Marleau is probably one of the faster guys in the league.

 

[gunnar36]

I'm actually a little shocked, maybe puzzled by this one.  I would have to think they are shopping one or both of Bozak or JVR.  I count 16 competent forwards now that should be playing next season if you include Soshinikov, Kapanen and Leivo...seems like a bit of a log jam up front.
I'm all for some veteran presence but we really bumped up the average age with the last 3 signings. Admittedly, I haven't paid much attention to Marleau the past few seasons, but you really think he is still a $6 million guy?