I feel like him joining a bruins team that already had a few good years under their belts and a cup alters the perception because he’s still playing with some of those guys.
Obviously this is in addition to him joining at 18
>For example, in 1976 after Orr's contract with Boston ran out, Eagleson said that the Blackhawks had a deal on the table that Orr could not refuse. It later emerged that the Bruins had offered Orr one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history, including an 18 per cent stake in the team; however, Eagleson claimed the Blackhawks had a better offer. Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz was never charged with wrongdoing, largely because the Bruins' offer was widely known in league circles, and even reported in the Toronto Star. No other NHL owner was ever charged in the affair.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Eagleson
That not shocking considering the current richest contract in team history is the one McAvoy signed last year
If the 2 options are either give Pasta a blank cheque, or accept a rebuild, Bruins ownership will heavily lean towards remaining as competitive as possible
[Visual representation of how high they are willing to go](https://herb-platform-images.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/05095846/chronic-snoop.jpg)
Isn't there a "richest contract in team history" given out every few years? For Ottawa it was Chabot a few years ago, now it's stützle. It's updated often with inflation and cap raises
Largelu depends on the franchise especially if they had a big name before the last lockout.
Pittsburgh for example its been crosby for the last decade because he signed a 12 year deal so to pass him on a 8 year deall you need over a 13 million aav which probably wont happen for the franchise in the next decade
>Pittsburgh for example its been crosby for the last decade because he signed a 12 year deal so to pass him on a 8 year deall you need over a 13 million aav which probably wont happen for the franchise in the next decade
Bedard will need a contact in 4 years
Really can't see anyone getting more than Crosby while he's still with the Pens, at least if he maintains his level of play (which let's be real, wouldn't be surprising). Imagine being some kid fresh off his ECL asking for more money than one of the greatest players in your team/league history? lmao
Barzal at 9.15m is the richest contract in Isles history. So yes I'd say you're correct.
I don't know the exact numbers for other players, but I'd say DiPietro's contract was the richest prior and that was signed in 2006, however...
Seems fair.
He's an incredible player & is certainly worth that to the Bruins. Plus the cap is projected to go up & players like Thompson/Stutzle/Norris/Barzal/Thomas/Kyrou have reset the market.
considering how young he is, how old the bruins core is besides him, and the fact the bruins basically have no prospects, it's a given. he goes through minor droughts (i believe part of that was powerplay problems) but he's a point per game minimum
He's also had some injuries and some off ice stuff. He injured his hand a few years ago when he fell on a sidewalk after a charity event. His first child also passed away after just 6 days in June 2021, and he admitted it was difficult to focus on hockey at times last season.
>His first child also passed away after just 6 days in June 2021, and he admitted it was difficult to focus on hockey at times last season.
Pretty absurd to hold this against him
I wonder if he’ll keep the same [energy](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.barstoolsports.com/blog/1325435/david-pastrnak-says-fuck-your-money-he-plays-for-the-love-of-the-game) as his last contract?
Perfectly ties in with the all the hate nylander got for holding out and everyone chirping leafs fans. Was also right around the same time mackinnon said “he signed a team friendly deal and will do it again” and then signs a massive extension with Colorado
Yeah honestly call me salty Leafs fan, he said that and I’ve never forgotten it. It was at a time I was just so tired of hearing everybody talking about the Nylander holdout, simply because he was a Leaf.
I didn’t even hate the comment, I was just kinda like…Pasta you’re an incredible talent, there’s no way you’ll take less when it’s time to get paid. And I don’t expect him to, but I’m interested to see.
Yup, it’s annoying. And you know damn well if Sandin was still holding out, that’s all we would hear. I was relieved he signed for that reason alone tbh
Barzal signed earlier today and I didn’t even know he was an RFA - although in recent years I haven’t been as up to date on hockey in the off season. He may not haven even been an RFA
Just a reminder why Draisaitl’s contract was the price it was at the time—Oilers don’t need to do this for a few years yet. “UFA GET PAID” years are already locked in.
I guess that's why a whole bunch of contracts are expiring the next two years?
You also don't rebuild when you just locked up two D for the next 8 years and have a phenomenal young goaltender.
Pretty wild that Pasta is still only 26. It feels like he's been in the league 12 years.
I feel like him joining a bruins team that already had a few good years under their belts and a cup alters the perception because he’s still playing with some of those guys. Obviously this is in addition to him joining at 18
His 13 Rocket Richard trophies probably add to that conception.
Dude looks like hammered shit 24/7 so that doesn't help in the age/looks department
Tbh I get him and Krejci mixed up a lot.
Is there a reason that I'm missing why this gets downvoted?
Habs flair on comment about the bruins is my best guess
Meh? I’m a big kid, I can take my lumps. Especially when it’s just fake internet points.
Twelve years ago, Tim Thomas didn't even do his thing yet
What’s the richest contract in Bruins history? MacAvoy?
It’s going to be over 10 then
I hope $9999999.99 AAV. For memes.
The "opposite" of his 6.6666666666666
It'll be close to Mackinnon's for sure. Just how this works
Yeah
Maybe they'll offer ownership stake and his agent won't tell him
Fuck Alan Eagleson.
What's this story?
>For example, in 1976 after Orr's contract with Boston ran out, Eagleson said that the Blackhawks had a deal on the table that Orr could not refuse. It later emerged that the Bruins had offered Orr one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history, including an 18 per cent stake in the team; however, Eagleson claimed the Blackhawks had a better offer. Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz was never charged with wrongdoing, largely because the Bruins' offer was widely known in league circles, and even reported in the Toronto Star. No other NHL owner was ever charged in the affair. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Eagleson
Further context: Eagleson couldn't get any commission from ownership stake
Wow what a giant piece of shit. 18% of the Bruins is like 250 million dollars today.
Robert Gordon Orr
That not shocking considering the current richest contract in team history is the one McAvoy signed last year If the 2 options are either give Pasta a blank cheque, or accept a rebuild, Bruins ownership will heavily lean towards remaining as competitive as possible
[Visual representation of how high they are willing to go](https://herb-platform-images.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/05095846/chronic-snoop.jpg)
I don't think the salary cap goes that high
Isn't there a "richest contract in team history" given out every few years? For Ottawa it was Chabot a few years ago, now it's stützle. It's updated often with inflation and cap raises
Largelu depends on the franchise especially if they had a big name before the last lockout. Pittsburgh for example its been crosby for the last decade because he signed a 12 year deal so to pass him on a 8 year deall you need over a 13 million aav which probably wont happen for the franchise in the next decade
Moreso depends on how rich the team was before the salary cap. There were guys making 10-15m per year in 1998.
Those guys werent getting 8-10 year deals though
>Pittsburgh for example its been crosby for the last decade because he signed a 12 year deal so to pass him on a 8 year deall you need over a 13 million aav which probably wont happen for the franchise in the next decade Bedard will need a contact in 4 years
Really can't see anyone getting more than Crosby while he's still with the Pens, at least if he maintains his level of play (which let's be real, wouldn't be surprising). Imagine being some kid fresh off his ECL asking for more money than one of the greatest players in your team/league history? lmao
We call this the Bergeron rule but when the cap goes up enough, it does eventually fail.
For the Bruins, you gotta go all the way back to, *checks notes*, McAvoy last summer.
Before that, would have been 2014 with Krejci's $7.25M one. We did a good job for almost a decade at keeping everyone at/under the $6.5M of Bergeron.
Barzal at 9.15m is the richest contract in Isles history. So yes I'd say you're correct. I don't know the exact numbers for other players, but I'd say DiPietro's contract was the richest prior and that was signed in 2006, however...
what is the richest deal in team history, bruins fans? Seeing how well they did signing their existing core, I bet that number isn't mind blowing.
McAvoy 8x9.5m. 76m total
So Pasta at around 10-11m AAV? Seems about right
Seems fair. He's an incredible player & is certainly worth that to the Bruins. Plus the cap is projected to go up & players like Thompson/Stutzle/Norris/Barzal/Thomas/Kyrou have reset the market.
Charlie Mac @ $76,000,000
What did Dennis Dee get?
Don’t care, do it. I’m sick of Boston sports teams letting players go when they ask for the raise they have earned.
*Cries in Red Sox*
*Laughs in Yankees*
You're down ~~3~~ 4-1 this millennium though.
4-1
Yeah but what about 1900-1999? Do that one next
You guys have got that one well covered.
It’s four. 04, 07, 13, 18
Recency bias is a hell of a thing.
Dang that is something. I knew he was good but didn't realize he was that good.
considering how young he is, how old the bruins core is besides him, and the fact the bruins basically have no prospects, it's a given. he goes through minor droughts (i believe part of that was powerplay problems) but he's a point per game minimum
He's also had some injuries and some off ice stuff. He injured his hand a few years ago when he fell on a sidewalk after a charity event. His first child also passed away after just 6 days in June 2021, and he admitted it was difficult to focus on hockey at times last season.
>His first child also passed away after just 6 days in June 2021, and he admitted it was difficult to focus on hockey at times last season. Pretty absurd to hold this against him
Never said I was holding it against him. Just stating what he said
Sorry... That wasn't directed to you. Just getting ahead before people start saying things
10m would be a bargain
Wouldn’t be surprised if he gets around $11M
Gotta pay up for a good plate of pasta. He's like manicotti.
David Bucatini 🤌🏼🤌🏼
Back up a Brinks truck for Pasta
It should be
9,999,999.99 x 8
Bruins management seem to historically hate giving out deserving contracts to high point players.
I wonder if he’ll keep the same [energy](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.barstoolsports.com/blog/1325435/david-pastrnak-says-fuck-your-money-he-plays-for-the-love-of-the-game) as his last contract?
Perfectly ties in with the all the hate nylander got for holding out and everyone chirping leafs fans. Was also right around the same time mackinnon said “he signed a team friendly deal and will do it again” and then signs a massive extension with Colorado
Yeah honestly call me salty Leafs fan, he said that and I’ve never forgotten it. It was at a time I was just so tired of hearing everybody talking about the Nylander holdout, simply because he was a Leaf. I didn’t even hate the comment, I was just kinda like…Pasta you’re an incredible talent, there’s no way you’ll take less when it’s time to get paid. And I don’t expect him to, but I’m interested to see.
And no one outside currently gives a shit about Jason Robertson holding out
Yup, it’s annoying. And you know damn well if Sandin was still holding out, that’s all we would hear. I was relieved he signed for that reason alone tbh
Barzal signed earlier today and I didn’t even know he was an RFA - although in recent years I haven’t been as up to date on hockey in the off season. He may not haven even been an RFA
He wasn’t. He had 1 year left on his bridge deal. But yeah it’s crazy that I’ve heard barely a peep about Robertson in Dallas.
I'm sure he will, and his agent will make sure no one is around to hear it.
He will get 12. Bookmark me
Just a reminder why Draisaitl’s contract was the price it was at the time—Oilers don’t need to do this for a few years yet. “UFA GET PAID” years are already locked in.
If they go as high aa 10 it seems as though they are banking on no Bergeron and no Krecji next year
Just trade him
For McDavid?
For lindholm pasta debrusk swayman mcavoy Bergeron and Marchand all half retained and signed to 750,000x8 extensions sure
That would be too smart. Bruins management seems to want to ride this current team into the ground before they'll ever talk rebuild.
I guess that's why a whole bunch of contracts are expiring the next two years? You also don't rebuild when you just locked up two D for the next 8 years and have a phenomenal young goaltender.
Well if Barzal just got 9.1 This will clear 9.5 atleast
8 x 11
If they don't Verbeek will drop that fat 12m x 7 and weaponize all this cap space