Contract News

Contract news from the OC Register today. I think the only "new" item is on Parros.

In a May 25 move intentionally flown under the radar as they began preparations for the Stanley Cup Finals, the Ducks announced the signing of coveted Swiss-born goalie Jonas Hiller to a one-year, entry-level contract heavily laced with performance-bonus clauses.

Although the Ducks have yet to make any announcements, they have reached agreement on two-year contracts with left wing Travis Moen and heavyweight right wing George Parros.

Of the 29 players on the Ducks' playoff roster, 15 are signed at least through next season. Salary-cap figures are in parentheses:

Signed through 2007-08

G Ilya Bryzgalov ($1.181 million)
LW Chris Kunitz ($1.056 million)
C Ryan Carter ($850,000)
C Ryan Getzlaf ($739,700)
LW Drew Miller ($652,500)
RW Corey Perry ($614,300)

Signed through 2008-09

D Scott Niedermayer ($6.75 million)
C Todd Marchant ($2.518 million)
RW Rob Niedermayer ($2 million)
D Francois Beauchemin ($1.65 million)
C Samuel Pahlsson ($1.4 million)
LW Travis Moen (TBA)
RW George Parros (TBA)

Signed through 2009-10
D Chris Pronger ($6.25 million)
C Andy McDonald ($3.33 million)

Unrestricted free agents

D Joe DiPenta
G Jean-Sebastien Giguere
C Mark Hartigan
D Ric Jackman
LW Brad May
RW Joe Motzko
D Sean O'Donnell
RW Teemu Selanne
RW Shawn Thornton

Restricted free agents

G Sebastien Caron
D Kent Huskins
LW Dustin Penner
D Aaron Rome
RW Ryan Shannon


Link (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1722907.php)

Think we'll keep Jacman? I want to, but I get the feelin that Carlyle hates him (could all be over speculation).

Great news about Moen and Parros. Two key players. And of-course the Hiller signing could prove to be a very important one. :)

excluding giggy and teemu, who do you guys think we really need to sign.
I'd like to see Penner for sure and everyone one else I can see as being just descent/replacable... (I not too up to date on the Rookies though)

Doesn't Chris Kunitz's contract run longer than 2008? He signed a two-year contract on July 16, 2006, and signed a two-year contract extension on March 8, 2007.

http://www2.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/Chris_Kunitz/

Think we'll keep Jacman? I want to, but I get the feelin that Carlyle hates him (could all be over speculation).

I think there are many guys who have more potential. I think Ric could be good if he had more strength, but I could see him as Prongers partner if he got a better work ethic. But there are alot of other potential guys like Tanabe out there.

Doesn't Chris Kunitz's contract run longer than 2008? He signed a two-year contract on July 16, 2006, and signed a two-year contract extension on March 8, 2007.

http://www2.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/Chris_Kunitz/ (http://www2.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/Chris_Kunitz/)

There was an announcement of Kunitz' extension on March 8, but someone subsequently realized that the CBA only permits extensions to be signed in the last year of a current contract. The news release quietly disappeared, at least from most places. I suppose this means he is ready to be signed after July 1, when this year of his contract ends, and the last year begins.

excluding giggy and teemu, who do you guys think we really need to sign.
I'd like to see Penner for sure and everyone one else I can see as being just descent/replacable... (I not too up to date on the Rookies though)

I concur, any of the others shown as RFAs/UFAs above can be readily replaced for their talent. Some are reasonably priced right now, however, so they're valuable in the sense that they're OK and might be hard to replace for their price (e.g., O'Donnell).

I think Penner is relatively safe; most RFAs don't go wandering.

I believe Andy McDonald's contract ends after 08-09. He signed a three year contract which started this year. After the 08-09 season, the Ducks are going to have to reload the entire team.

just read they extended Moen to 2 yrs i believe and Parros 1 yr

I believe Andy McDonald's contract ends after 08-09. He signed a three year contract which started this year. After the 08-09 season, the Ducks are going to have to reload the entire team.

You are correct. McDonald is on contract for 07-08 and 08-09.

just read they extended Moen to 2 yrs i believe and Parros 1 yr

I believe that both contracts are for two years. :)

we are keeping most of our key players for at least a few more seasons which I'm really happy about.

As for the free agents this year..I'd really like to see Jackman, Giggy and O'Donnell get resigned.

we are keeping most of our key players for at least a few more seasons which I'm really happy about.

As for the free agents this year..I'd really like to see Jackman, Giggy and O'Donnell get resigned.


What about Selanne???

What about Selanne???

A bit off topic but I read today that Ryan would be slated for the 'top' line if Selanne retired.

A bit off topic but I read today that Ryan would be slated for the 'top' line if Selanne retired.

Not ready.

A bit off topic but I read today that Ryan would be slated for the 'top' line if Selanne retired.
Well, he'd be on the second line, as Getzlad, Perry and Penner would takeover the top line and AnyMac and Koonie on the second with who ever should Teemu hang them up.

Not ready.

I guess the Riverside Press-Enterprise doesn't know what they're talking about then.

I guess the Riverside Press-Enterprise doesn't know what they're talking about then.

I don't know that.
However, based on my knowledge and my digestion of reports that I've received on Ryan, I would be surprised to see him with the team on a full time basis next year, let alone in a top line role.
Anaheim has never pencilled prospects into roster spots, instead making them earn it, as was seen with Getzlaf, Perry and especially Penner. They take the slow approach with their prospects and I can't expect they'd change that focus with a player like Ryan.
I don't think it's anything new to hear that Anaheim would like Ryan to eventually replace Selanne's offensive production. But for all parties involved, I think everyone has their fingers crossed that Selanne will want to return for another season.

I guess the Riverside Press-Enterprise doesn't know what they're talking about then.

There not the swiftest there in Riverside.:sarcasm:

What about Selanne???

well if he wants to play another season definately, but I didn't include him because no one knows if he is going to retire or not.

There not the swiftest there in Riverside.:sarcasm:

ouch that burns...But hey, at least we don't have to live with lame shows about the promiscuous drama filled lives of pampered teens.:biglaugh:

There not the swiftest there in Riverside.:sarcasm:

Never trust news reports out of the 909.

No one will be able to replace Selanne's 48 goals. This team needs him back if we have any chance to repeat. Its not only the goals on the ice, its the overall package Selanne delivers to the organization.

Bobby Ryan is only 20 years old. Lets give the kid a full pro year in the AHL allowing him to play in critical situations and lead the team down there in Portland. Brian Burke seems to have a lot of faith in the kid so I'm sure he's going to get a chance with the BIG club eventually.

There not the swiftest there in Riverside.:sarcasm:
I'm from Riverside and it's "They're".

Never trust news reports out of the 909.
It's actually the 951.

A bit off topic but I read today that Ryan would be slated for the 'top' line if Selanne retired.

He does not have the wheels to skate with Andy McDonald.

They could try him with Penner and Getzlaf and see how that goes...he really needs a season in Portland though.

He does not have the wheels to skate with Andy McDonald.

They could try him with Penner and Getzlaf and see how that goes...he really needs a season in Portland though.
That's why I think he could play center. He's kind of a puck possession player, if you have that playmaking brain you can be a fantastic center and not be that fast (see guys like Thornton, Jason Allison in his prime). I am just glad he will get a full year against men next season.

Parros got re-signed too? Good for him. He has the capability to establish himself as a better player rather than simply an enforcer much like Todd Fedoruk. He was doing that for the Kings last year and I was upset when the Kings lost him, let alone put him on waivers (and then even more when he was had for a 2nd round pick). I hope you guys can get his name on the Cup

I'm from Riverside and it's "They're".


It's actually the 951.

that's true, We've been 951 for a while now, San Bernardino is 909.

That's why I think he could play center. He's kind of a puck possession player

This reminds me of the "Getzlaf should play wing because he isn't great on draws" BS we heard last year.

This reminds me of the "Getzlaf should play wing because he isn't great on draws" BS we heard last year.

I had already forgotten that one. Sheesh.

This reminds me of the "Getzlaf should play wing because he isn't great on draws" BS we heard last year.

You know I will gladly eat that crow right now. Getzy made HUGE strides in the face-offs circle this year and I feel stupid ever suggesting such a thing. But he did suck at them last season and I thought that's what Burke was doing getting another center. Oh well.

There's more to playing center than taking faceoffs. Any of the three forwards can take the faceoff.

There's more to playing center than taking faceoffs. Any of the three forwards can take the faceoff.

Selanne was surprisngly good in face-offs considering he has never played center.

Selanne was surprisngly good in face-offs considering he has never played center.

Just me, or did it seem like The Ducks, specifically Andy Mac, were constantly getting thrown from the face off circle?

Just me, or did it seem like The Ducks, specifically Andy Mac, were constantly getting thrown from the face off circle?

Not just you. I noticed it all year. Maybe he was cheating more because he knew Teemu could handle his own if he got kicked.

Well I think he was like at 55% or something ridiculous for the year, he should teach everyone to cheat like he's been doing. Getzlaf especially, he could use some work.

Hopefully Shawn Thornton gets resigned as well.

LOL, I just noticed that Ryan Carter makes more than Ryan Getzlaf. Carter was undrafted while Getz was the #19 pick. Carter must have a better agent...but Getzlaf will fly by him quickly.

BTW, what's the buzz on Carter? I really know nothing about him.

LOL, I just noticed that Ryan Carter makes more than Ryan Getzlaf. Carter was undrafted while Getz was the #19 pick. Carter must have a better agent...but Getzlaf will fly by him quickly.

BTW, what's the buzz on Carter? I really know nothing about him.

That's because he was signed post-lockout and Getzy's includes the rolled back amount. But, since Carter spent all year in Portland he only made like 40k whereas Getzy made all of his 700+k.

Having seen Carter play but a handful of minutes in the playoffs, he's alright. Better than Shannon and Brent at least.

That's because he was signed post-lockout and Getzy's includes the rolled back amount. But, since Carter spent all year in Portland he only made like 40k whereas Getzy made all of his 700+k.

The figure listed is the cap hit, not base salary. One would assume they had to give Carter some bonuses to entice him into signing.

Now official: Moen and Parros signed.

http://anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200706&id=1747 (http://anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200706&id=1747)

Nice raise for Moen...$900,000 next season.

LOL, I just noticed that Ryan Carter makes more than Ryan Getzlaf. Carter was undrafted while Getz was the #19 pick. Carter must have a better agent...but Getzlaf will fly by him quickly.

BTW, what's the buzz on Carter? I really know nothing about him.
Carter (as well as most of our college UFAs) get the rookie max, 850,000. This is how you sign UFAs, you pay more than the other guy. That's the downside of not drafting them ahead of time. I think McKee and the likes are at that level too.

Nice raise for Moen...$900,000 next season.

Worth every penny.

Worth every penny.
Agree and judging by his progress the last two years there's no reason to think he won't be even better next season.

And of related note, Mikael Holmqvist was not invited back to Chicago. I forgot where I read this little tidbit.

And of related note, Mikael Holmqvist was not invited back to Chicago. I forgot where I read this little tidbit.Interesting.... :stroke chin:

Interesting.... :stroke chin:

Regarding of that deal, I wrote here or on another board it was a "scrub for scrub" swap.

I officialy apologize to Travis for that :bow: :D

Well, Penners contract looks like a steal with Philly signing Hartnell for 4.2M$ for each of the next 6 years...