Jake Guentzel #1 Denied

[Jim Rutherford/Pens GM]

Jake Guentzel

2018-19 - 1.67 FP/G 82 GP Tier 1
2017-18 - 1.19 FP/G 82 GP Tier 2
2016-17 - 1.44 FP/G 40 GP Tier 2
2015-16 - N/A

Offer: 3 yrs @ 6.5M

[Devils GM(Colin)]

2 years and I'd consider 6.5 but any more than that and he needs a raise

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[San Jose Sharks (Alex/Taco)]

Agreed. Going to have to go up abit to make this work.

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[Jim Rutherford/Pens GM]

Maybe I am misinterpreting the rules but:

He's played in 3 full NHL seasons out of 4. Therefore, a bridge contract is not mandatory.

Then:

Step 4

Take the player’s production from the most recent season to determine his salary range. Before finalizing your offer based on the salary range, check for these conditions:

a) Has the player had 2+ full seasons (30GP+) where he was in a higher production tier?
i. If yes, salary offered MUST be one range higher
ii. If no, proceed to the next condition
b) Has the player had 2+ full seasons in the past where he was in a lower production tier?
i. If yes, salary range MAY be one step lower


According to Step 4b, he has 2+ full seasons where he was in a lower production tier, so salary range MAY be one step lower.

Based on his most recent season, his salary range should be 6.5M-7.25M. I offered within the salary range, albeit at the lowest end.

Then:

d) Does the player demonstrate a clear upward trend in production?
i. If yes, make an offer one salary range above the suggested salary range
ii. If no, make an offer within the salary range for the most recent season.

According to step 4d, based on 2 seasons, he shows an upward trend, but based on 3 seasons it's not a clear upward trend.

Nonetheless, I feel step 4b and 4d should more or less cancel out.

[San Jose Sharks (Alex/Taco)]

Jul 21, 2019 0:47:52 GMT -5 Jim Rutherford/Pens GM said:

Maybe I am misinterpreting the rules but:

He's played in 3 full NHL seasons out of 4. Therefore, a bridge contract is not mandatory.

Then:

Step 4

Take the player’s production from the most recent season to determine his salary range. Before finalizing your offer based on the salary range, check for these conditions:

a) Has the player had 2+ full seasons (30GP+) where he was in a higher production tier?
i. If yes, salary offered MUST be one range higher
ii. If no, proceed to the next condition
b) Has the player had 2+ full seasons in the past where he was in a lower production tier?
i. If yes, salary range MAY be one step lower


According to Step 4b, he has 2+ full seasons where he was in a lower production tier, so salary range MAY be one step lower.

Based on his most recent season, his salary range should be 6.5M-7.25M. I offered within the salary range, albeit at the lowest end.

Then:

d) Does the player demonstrate a clear upward trend in production?
i. If yes, make an offer one salary range above the suggested salary range
ii. If no, make an offer within the salary range for the most recent season.

According to step 4d, based on 2 seasons, he shows an upward trend, but based on 3 seasons it's not a clear upward trend.

Nonetheless, I feel step 4b and 4d should more or less cancel out.

[San Jose Sharks (Alex/Taco)]

Sorry, I didnt mean to click enter on the quote. Check my Beavillier post earlier to see why it should be more.

[Devils GM(Colin)]

Bridge Contract Rule: 2 year max contract term
Players who fall into one or more of the following criteria are subject to the Bridge Contract Rule:

a) 2 or less full NHL seasons (41+ games) played in last 4 NHL seasons
b) Production tier in most recent season has not been replicated in players recent seasons (move to step 4)

c) Production tier in 2 or more previous full seasons (41GP+) are higher than production tier in most recent season (move to step 3b to see if it applies)

This is his first  year in tier 1, therefore yes bridge deal.

Yes he faultered in 17/18 but a lot of guys do in year 2. He is still moving upward and had his best season yet..

[Jim Rutherford/Pens GM]

Jul 21, 2019 0:55:13 GMT -5 Devils GM(Colin) said:

Bridge Contract Rule: 2 year max contract term
Players who fall into one or more of the following criteria are subject to the Bridge Contract Rule:

a) 2 or less full NHL seasons (41+ games) played in last 4 NHL seasons
b) Production tier in most recent season has not been replicated in players recent seasons (move to step 4)

c) Production tier in 2 or more previous full seasons (41GP+) are higher than production tier in most recent season (move to step 3b to see if it applies)

This is his first  year in tier 1, therefore yes bridge deal.

Yes he faultered in 17/18 but a lot of guys do in year 2. He is still moving upward and had his best season yet..

Sorry I misread the criteria for the bridge. I see why it's different in his case and Aho too. Thanks!

[Edmonton Oilers]

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