Winnipeg Jets Discussion - 2024/2025 Season

[blue_gold_84]

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to get Ehlers for 8 years, $8mil here.  But there are 31 GM's out there trying to upgrade, and he's an upgrade on at least some of the 1RW out there.

If you're allotting that money and term for Ehlers, what happens to Connor at the end of 2026? He'll need a raise. There's also Vilardi to consider this off-season.

Re-signing a player doesn't happen in a vacuum. Or it shouldn't, anyway.

[Pigskin]

If you're allotting that money and term for Ehlers, what happens to Connor at the end of 2026? He'll need a raise. There's also Vilardi to consider this off-season.

Re-signing a player doesn't happen in a vacuum. Or it shouldn't, anyway.

I don't want to see an 8 year deal. Nic will be 29 on Feb. 14th, 6 years at most. To many players drop off after 35. Glad we're finished paying for Wheeler after this season.

[theaardvark]

He's a LW.

Lol... you're right, left.

I don't think Ehlers has a style of play that's going to break down easily.  As long as he keeps in shape, I think he will have a long career.  If we can get him on a 6 or 7 year deal, great.  But if we have to go the max to beat someone by a year of term, I have no issues.  Cap will be $200million by then, and we can weather a buyout of his last year or two if need be.

[Pigskin]

Big game tonight. Boys have to play 60 minutes tonight and stay out of the penalty box.

[J5V]

Big game tonight. Boys have to play 60 minutes tonight and stay out of the penalty box.

Agreed, but really, it's just another game. Still, I can't wait for this one.

[Pigskin]

Nice win tonight. JM44 with a beauty to end the game. Let's go home, and he's gone.  Back home against a good Carolina team on Tuesday.