Raistlin
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Hronek looks tough, but is anything but. Dude shies from most contact, Nashville just out scrums our team whenever it's Hronek and Hughes on the ice, esp with that dirtbag Lauzon out there.
Hronek looks tough, but is anything but. Dude shies from most contact, Nashville just out scrums our team whenever it's Hronek and Hughes on the ice, esp with that dirtbag Lauzon out there.
He's not worth anything over 7, he's at that bracket because he's a 40+pt RHD that is vanilla in everything else.people think he's tough because he's feisty after the whistle and will mix it up in a scrum but during play he's so easy to scare out of the play just by threatening contact. literally never see him engage in front of the net
His stats declined precipitously since the New Year - Vancouver has got to careful with D contracts that go bad quickly-If he does want 8 mill, i would try trade him for a first and a prospect
last 30 games has been pretty poor for a top pair guy
30-1-6-7 (-5)
Zadorov over the same stretch
30-6-6-12 (E)
Since he is 1 year away from UFA status the only arbitration award possible is a 1 year term.Is he eligible for arbitration, and if so, who decide on terms?
I'm thinking, if possible, might be best to take him to arbitration for a 2 years contract. Keep the money low-ish and term short to maximize cap space during the peak contention years (Demko contract, JTM's prime). Then see if he is worth a keeping and at what amount in 2 years. Hronek also get 2 more years to build up his resume and still young enough to score a big retirement contract. Win-win?
I think that will also make him not tradeableSince he is 1 year away from UFA status the only arbitration award possible is a 1 year term.
Well if he is traded it would likely be at the draft, plenty of time for a team to sign an extension. I also don’t think Hronek and his agent want a 1 year deal. Hronek has an injury history and is coming off by far his best season, they would be smart to lock in this offseason.I think that will also make him not tradeable
well yeah, arbritation is before UFA right?Well if he is traded it would likely be at the draft, plenty of time for a team to sign an extension. I also don’t think Hronek and his agent want a 1 year deal. Hronek has an injury history and is coming off by far his best season, they would be smart to lock in this offseason.
Hronek is still the same guy he was in Detroit. Good offensive zone instincts and a hard shot but bad under pressure with the puck and has trouble reading the play against the rush and gets out muscled consistently along the boards.
I do not know if he will sign a deal low enough that keeping him will make sense.
No, arbitration dates are in late July/early August.well yeah, arbritation is before UFA right?
I am tending to agree. With Willander 2-3 years away, I'm not sure I would even want a blueline with Hughes, Hronek, and Willander in the post season. These playoffs we are once again seeing how valuable size is, and we are only in round 1; the wear and tear is just getting started. Zadorov, Myers, Soucy are looking pretty valuable right now with how they can handle the physicality with ease, and its apparent how much more relaxed they are than the smaller Dmen who are afraid to hold the puck. If Willander can replace Hronek's role with Hughes in a couple years, we can survive one season with a less offensive top pairing should Hughes play with Tanev or someone else.Even at 7mil, id say thats an overpayment for him. Id be hesitant to offer him 6.5 too but if he doesnt take it, trade him for assets. And sign Chris Tanev (hes playing top 4 minutes in Dallas atm) should come way cheaper than Hronek. Zadorov alil bit of a raise, Myers should take a pretty decent paycut. And that should leave some room to sign Dak aswell possibly