Flyers sign Kevin Hayes [7 years, $7.14mil AAV]

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1141168846662803456

A lot of money for a 27-year old who broke the 50-point mark just once (this past season, where scoring was a little bananas). Especially when compared to the JVR deal the Flyers signed just a year ago (5 years, $7mil AAV). Hayes does have the advantage of being a centre though.

 

[AvroArrow]

Nylander deal looking better with every contract...

 

[bustaheims]

Oh, Philadelphia, you make me laugh.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Oh, Philadelphia, you make me laugh.

If you think this is funny wait until you see what Duchene signs for.

I thought last years UFA frenzy was fairly tame especially with JVR, Bozak, Stastny all signing somewhat reasonable deals. But this one is going to be insane.

 

[bustaheims]

If you think this is funny wait until you see what Duchene signs for.

Yeah, Duchene is going to get silly money - but, at least he's a relatively consistent 55+ point guy with a couple 70 point seasons (and another where he put up 67). He'll have seasons where he produces near what his contract will call for - especially if he has help on his wings. It's unlikely we'll be able to say that about Hayes.

 

[Frank E]

Who?

 

[cabber24]

Another Scott Gomez, Chris Drury signing.

 

[princedpw]

Nylander deal looking better with every contract...

Yeah. That was quick.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/1141451607139409923

"... I mean, you guys have seen the terms of the contract right?"