toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Is he really worth $4.25M or is the hopes that he will be a bargin later on in the contract (he's only 22). http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=374780 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 This guy is going to be a force in this league, great work by the Flyers to get him locked up long term. In a few years I think we'll look at his contract very favourably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 There are a couple of big IFs in this deal: If the salary cap continues to rise or at least stay at the same level over the next few years, then this isn't quite the gamble that it looks. ...but you are talking about a guy who is not even out of his entry level deal, has shown potential, but hasn't really had enough time to consistently produce... and now you've handed him 4+ million for the next six years. If JVR continues to develop as a player and hasn't hit his plateau in point production, no one will be second guessing the dollars in two years. I haven't seen the guy play that much, just know that he's been hyped a lot. Hopefully he can handle the pressure that's coming his way because there's going to be a lot of focus on him and his perceived value. He'll be the second highest paid forward on the team after this year. (More than Giroux, more than Hartnell.) ...and if he ain't earning those dollars, you know the Philly fans will let him have it. He seems like the real deal, but they're banking on potential not proof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 High risk, high reward deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 Yeah, kinda reminds me of the filpula deal we made a few years ago, but I think JVR has higher potential so it should work out pretty well for philly in a few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 So much for a discount. Makes the Sharks look like rookie-signing geniuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 13GoWings40 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 If Leino is worth $4m over 6 years, JVR at $4.25 for 6 years is a steal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 Wake up, wake up, wake up it's the 1st of the mooonnnth To get up, get up, get up so cash your checks and get uuuuppp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 4, 2011 Damn good deal, one of the best re-signings since the lock-out. Obviously overpaid for the first year or two, but the last 4 years are going to look like a massive steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
