Post by Devils GM(Colin) on Jun 29, 2019 15:07:37 GMT -5
This was supposed to be added 2 summers ago and is much needed in my opinion.
It's a guideline for re-resigning a goalie as they shouldn't be treated the same as a skater. The salary ranges are not changing, just a few parameters specifically tailored for goalies like fewer GP thresholds, guys jumping from backups to starters etc.
Here is the new section:
Section C - Goalies
Step 1
Using the following template and fill relevant information for last 4 years.
NOTE: You only need to find the fpts and number of games played in that relevant season
<Insert Player Name>
2015/2016: # fpts (# games)
2014/2015: # fpts (# games)
2013/2014: # fpts (# games)
2012/2013: # fpts (# games)
Step 2
Classify the tier each of the 4 seasons by using the guide below.
Tier Guide (Full NHL Season = 30+ games)
Backup: under 69 fpts
Tier 3: 70 to 99 fpts
Tier 2: 100 to 139 fpts
Tier 1: 140 to 179 fpts
ELITE: over 180 fpts
Step 3
Identify if player falls under Bridge Contract Rule or Falloff Contract Rule:
Step 3a
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 (30+ 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 (30GP+) are higher than production tier in most recent season (move to step 3b to see if it applies)
e) Player is either traded/drafted to a new team to jump from backup (+30 GP) to become the #1 goalie(ex. Scott Darling gets traded to Carolina to be their new #1 goalie) or player's team #1 goalie leaves team, giving player new role on team. (ex. M.A. Fleury drafted by Vegas, Matt Murray now becomes #1 in Pittsburgh)
Step 3b
Falloff Contract Rule: 1 year max contract term
a) Look at the salary guidelines for goalies. If the player's most recent season dropped by 3 or more salary ranges from the previous season (without the previous season being the only season where a player was in a specific tier), the player is only eligible for a 1 year contract. Once evaluated to see if it applies or not, proceed to Step 4.
b) If a goalie has had 2+ previous years of being in a production range and the most recent year is due to an injury/personal reason and still maintains a similar FP/G avg, then the most recent year shall not be considered and the previous season will then be the deciding factor. Proceed to Step 4 and do not count the most recent year.
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
ii. If no, proceed to the next condition
c) Do you wish to (if allowed) to offer your player a long-term contract (3-4 years) - If only eligible for 1/2 year contract, read part ii of this step
i. If yes, continue to the next condition
ii. If no, the player is to be offered a contract within the salary range for the most recent season. Please note, the specific amount within the range is not based on his most recent seasons’ production (110 fpts=5M and 129 fpts=6M), but instead weighed based on his past production and 4-year weighted average. For example, if Player A produced 120 fpts, but in previous seasons went 140, 130 and 160, he would garner the max of the 130-149 range since past production has always been higher
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.
Section C-1 - Goalies with less than 30 NHL GP in most recent season
1. Using the following template and fill relevant information for last 2 years.
NOTE: for Weighted Average add the 2 seasons' total fpts together and divide by the combined total games
<Insert Player Name>
2015/2016: total fpts/ total # games
2014/2015: total fpts/ total # games
Weighted Average fpts/game: combined total fpts / combined total games
2. Depending on your players total number of games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract (max 1-2 year term)
a) If your player has less than 60 total games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract with a contract valuation that you feel best represents the player
b) If your player has 60 or more total games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract within the range based on weighted average fpts from most recent 2 seasons
Step 1
Using the following template and fill relevant information for last 4 years.
NOTE: You only need to find the fpts and number of games played in that relevant season
<Insert Player Name>
2015/2016: # fpts (# games)
2014/2015: # fpts (# games)
2013/2014: # fpts (# games)
2012/2013: # fpts (# games)
Step 2
Classify the tier each of the 4 seasons by using the guide below.
Tier Guide (Full NHL Season = 30+ games)
Backup: under 69 fpts
Tier 3: 70 to 99 fpts
Tier 2: 100 to 139 fpts
Tier 1: 140 to 179 fpts
ELITE: over 180 fpts
Step 3
Identify if player falls under Bridge Contract Rule or Falloff Contract Rule:
Step 3a
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 (30+ 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 (30GP+) are higher than production tier in most recent season (move to step 3b to see if it applies)
e) Player is either traded/drafted to a new team to jump from backup (+30 GP) to become the #1 goalie(ex. Scott Darling gets traded to Carolina to be their new #1 goalie) or player's team #1 goalie leaves team, giving player new role on team. (ex. M.A. Fleury drafted by Vegas, Matt Murray now becomes #1 in Pittsburgh)
Step 3b
Falloff Contract Rule: 1 year max contract term
a) Look at the salary guidelines for goalies. If the player's most recent season dropped by 3 or more salary ranges from the previous season (without the previous season being the only season where a player was in a specific tier), the player is only eligible for a 1 year contract. Once evaluated to see if it applies or not, proceed to Step 4.
b) If a goalie has had 2+ previous years of being in a production range and the most recent year is due to an injury/personal reason and still maintains a similar FP/G avg, then the most recent year shall not be considered and the previous season will then be the deciding factor. Proceed to Step 4 and do not count the most recent year.
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
ii. If no, proceed to the next condition
c) Do you wish to (if allowed) to offer your player a long-term contract (3-4 years) - If only eligible for 1/2 year contract, read part ii of this step
i. If yes, continue to the next condition
ii. If no, the player is to be offered a contract within the salary range for the most recent season. Please note, the specific amount within the range is not based on his most recent seasons’ production (110 fpts=5M and 129 fpts=6M), but instead weighed based on his past production and 4-year weighted average. For example, if Player A produced 120 fpts, but in previous seasons went 140, 130 and 160, he would garner the max of the 130-149 range since past production has always been higher
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.
Section C-1 - Goalies with less than 30 NHL GP in most recent season
1. Using the following template and fill relevant information for last 2 years.
NOTE: for Weighted Average add the 2 seasons' total fpts together and divide by the combined total games
<Insert Player Name>
2015/2016: total fpts/ total # games
2014/2015: total fpts/ total # games
Weighted Average fpts/game: combined total fpts / combined total games
2. Depending on your players total number of games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract (max 1-2 year term)
a) If your player has less than 60 total games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract with a contract valuation that you feel best represents the player
b) If your player has 60 or more total games in last 2 seasons, offer a bridge contract within the range based on weighted average fpts from most recent 2 seasons
This is not up for vote, but if anyone feels there are some holes in it please comment and we can possibly tweak it.
Thank you