Eric Fehr

[Stepupstepan]

Not sure why he hasn't been signed yet...probably demanding too much money, I guess. I know they are going after Ward but I prefer Fehr, since he is younger and better offensively.

 

[chuckd3534]

Not sure he is better on O.

Past two seasons for Fehr 13 goals and 31 points AND 19 goals 33 points. Plus 37 playoff games with 6 points total.
Past two season for Ward 24 goals and 49 points AND 19 goals and 34 points. Plus 53 playoff games with 35 points total.

To me I think Ward is the better offensive player, but at worst it is a coin flip. Fehr is 4.9 years younger, but Ward is much better in the playoffs. I rather have Ward unless the money was much less for Fehr, which I doubt. I actually think Ward could be cheaper due to age.

 

[Disturbed]

Rather have Ward he is better in playoffs. Plays physical and good playoff points guy. I don't see why people wouldn't want Ward I think he's great option and fit

 

[Stepupstepan]

5 years is a huge difference to me. Not sure about signing 34 year old players. He is on decline.

 

[Disturbed]

Depends on the term. 2 years is fine

Nobody is getting absurd contracts this year and neither will Ward

 

[chuckd3534]

On the decline based on what though Step...just because you say he should be at 34.5 years old? He was the Caps leading playoff scorer. Scored 19 goals last season. I see no reason he wouldn't score 18-20 goals and 35-38 points.

And Dis is 100% right, we are talking about two years max...maybe 3, no one is signing Ward to a 4 year deal or longer. Maybe 2 years 6 mill +/- would be my guess. 2.7 to 3 mill AAV over 2 or 3 years.

 

[chuckd3534]

AAV was a little higher than I thought. I was thinking 3 tops, and Ward's AAV is 3.275. Surprised he got 3 years as well. A year more than I thought and maybe 250 K more per than I thought.

 

[Ranger71]

I'm telling you, Tlusty will give you great value for 3m..move him to wing if needed.

 

[kreidertime]

I don't think the Rangers want to bring in anybody on more than a one year contract. Personally, I think they would be stupid to do so. Buchnevich is coming next year. There is a good chance he won't need any AHL time next year when he arrives.