Henrik Lunqvist contract?

[IHeartHabs]

I'm in a salary cap keeper league with little chance of winning this year(computer issue caused autodraft) but I did get Lundqvist.

I'd obviously love to keep him but am concerned his next contract will be ridiculous. If so I'd rather flip him now for guys I can keep for next year.

Anyone have an idea what he's asking for?

[VincentVega]

>7.5 mil per year, no doubt.

[als_revenge]

>7.5 mil per year, no doubt.

My understanding is that the bigger concern is term, no dollars. The Rangers are hesitant to hand out an 8 year contract to a goalie in his 30s. And I can hardly blame him for that.

That said, I don't think I'd trade Lundqvist just because of what you anticipate his next contract will be. The return would have to be pretty spectacular for me to consider that.

[IHeartHabs]

Don't get me wrong, I think Lunqvist is fantastic, but its a points only league and if he want $10M or something like that, he's just not worth the money to me.

Also, as you say though, I'm not trading the best goalie unless I'm getting a great return.

[als_revenge]

I've read he is asking for 8.5 for 8 years. But I have no idea if this is true. I don't think you need to worry about him getting 10 million.

I do think there is a very good chance he is the highest paid goalie next year...

[Dr.Smurf]

I'd see what you can get for him for sure. 6 years at 8mil wouldn't surprise me (or if you use salary, not cap hit, he'll be making $9-10m for the first few years).

If you count Lundy as being good for about 37 wins and 7 shutouts a year, that's 95 pts.
Test the market and see if people value him. If you can replace that kind of production for a better price, then make a deal. As an experienced cap league manager, my tip is that salary leagues are all about pts/$. Don't waste big money on a player unless they're elite in their category. Good luck!