mmamolo 287 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 I thought it would be interesting to start a discussion on who everyone here beleives to have the best contract in the NHL. The criteria for this discussion should surround actual salary, cap figure, production, value to their team, age, etc. For me, I'd have a tough time not saying Zach Parise. At a cap hit of $3.125M/yr with another year left on his deal makes him the best. He's 25, has scored 30+ three years in a row with 45 last year and is well on pace this year to eclipse 45. He's on pace for 104 points and will be in Restricted Free Agent when his contract expires. Parise - Zach CapGeek.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 I'll go with Rick Nash for 5.4 million until 2018. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Honourable Mentions: Derek Roy Dustin Brown Ryan Suter Brian Campbell(jk) Rick Nash's is $5.4M this year but then it jumps to $7.8M/Yr next year Rick Nash - CapGeek.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Thought that would be too easy, haha. Robidas for 1.5 million this year and 3.3 million through 13-14 looks damn good. Edited November 27, 2009 by Carman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 A lot of guys on their entry-level deals Taking out them, I'll go with Mikko Koivu's at a 3.25 cap number, although he's FA after next year. Really though, pretty hard to argue with Parise, although in terms of real money, he jumps to 5 next year. The issue to me with both of these guys is length...although if you're looking for a star player locked in for 3 million for the next 10 years, you're going to be looking for a while. Tim Thomas is in at 5.0 through 2013, so that's pretty good too. Homerish call alert, but I think Datsyuk is waaay under market value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 A lot of guys on their entry-level deals Taking out them, I'll go with Mikko Koivu's at a 3.25 cap number, although he's FA after next year. Really though, pretty hard to argue with Parise, although in terms of real money, he jumps to 5 next year. The issue to me with both of these guys is length...although if you're looking for a star player locked in for 3 million for the next 10 years, you're going to be looking for a while. Tim Thomas is in at 5.0 through 2013, so that's pretty good too. Homerish call alert, but I think Datsyuk is waaay under market value. I was goign to put Mikko Koivu on my honourable mention list but meh, i got lazy. he is a good deal too though. Length is a big concern, but it's also time relative. Franzen at just under $4M/yr for 11 soudns awesome right now but maybe not in 7 or 8 years time. I definitely agree with Datsyuk being one of the better valued contracts as well but I just can't wrap my head around Tim Thomas. I think he's a bit of a flash in the pan. Not to mention the guy will be 36 by season's end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Tomas Kopecky $2mil a year. Absolute steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 If we're just looking at cap number: - Datsyuk at $6.7 million, Franzen at $3.9, and Zetterberg at $6.08 - Hossa at $5.2. - Getzlaf and Perry at $5.3. - Roy at $4.0. - Morrow at $4.1. - Havlat at $5.0. - Richards at $5.75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 If we're just looking at cap number: - Datsyuk at $6.7 million, Franzen at $3.9, and Zetterberg at $6.08 - Hossa at $5.2. - Getzlaf and Perry at $5.3. - Roy at $4.0. - Morrow at $4.1. - Havlat at $5.0. - Richards at $5.75. Not sure about that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) I thought it would be interesting to start a discussion on who everyone here beleives to have the best contract in the NHL. The criteria for this discussion should surround actual salary, cap figure, production, value to their team, age, etc. Clutterbuck - $3,761 daily cap hit. Prolly single-handedly covers that in beer sales by those that come to see him. Still leads w/ 4.2 hits per game in only 18 games. As long as his he can stay healthy in his sophomore year and deliver again. Edited November 27, 2009 by TheWestWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Kaberle @ $4.25 isn't half bad. David Jones @ $837,500 for this year and next year is a steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 at a sports memorbilia at macomb community collage center campus i saw this: (even though from couple years ago) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 I'm a big fan of Tomas Kaberle's cap hit. I think he gets overlooked a lot for being on on the Leafs. He's a guy who plays with a quiet confidence with the puck, much like Lids. He doesn't quite have the defensive game that our captain does, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 I'm a big fan of Tomas Kaberle's cap hit. I think he gets overlooked a lot for being on on the Leafs. He's a guy who plays with a quiet confidence with the puck, much like Lids. He doesn't quite have the defensive game that our captain does, though. That's an understatement to say the least. He's great on the offense though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmonster 11 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 How about Kronwall? 3mil for a guy who could be a #1 Defenseman on a lot of teams? I like his contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Duncan Keith. Easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Non entry level deals long term is has to be Getzlaf. Guy is in my mind a top 10 forward easily in the league, is only 24 and makes less then Rafalski. Afinogenov@ under a million is nice too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller Brew 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Chris Osgood. Best playoff goalie in the league making 1.2 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 I'm starting to think that Phil Kessel at $5.4/year might be a hell of a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adubs 8 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Rene Bourque at 1.35M It will likely be in the 3.5-4.5 range next year. Maybe even more if some team overpays him. It's a shame his style of play makes him prone to injuries. Edit: Yeah I'm going with Duncan Keith as well. Bourque is great but a top 5 defenseman at that cap number is amazing. Edited November 28, 2009 by adubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Are we talking Cap Hit $ or Contract $? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 I'd hafta go with Ozzie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Duncan Keith is pretty much it. A Norris contender for a cheap deal is far better than a 1st line forward for what a 1st line forward should make. Ozzie is another one of the top deals in the league, and there are a few others, such as Quincey, and some entry level deals like Stamkos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Loui Eriksson in Dallas is one of the most underrated players in the NHL. Cap hit of 4.2 mill...63 points last year and on target for 70+ this year. I like this kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Datsyuk and Lidstrom are underpaid compared to what they'd be getting elsewhere. And for the past three seasons, Kane and Toews at entry-level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
