Avs Ink Chris Stewart to 2-year Deal
by Mike @ MHH on Sep 3, 2010 6:53 AM MDT
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PrintAngelique had this up in the wee hours last night, but since I'm lazy I'm totally going to use if for today's content. Hey, it's not often that the Avalanche DO something during the offseason, so I gotta milk it. Anyway, here's the Colorado press release and here's Dater's Frei's write-up (note the awesome photo they used for the story...). Per Dater the terms of the deal are 2 years at $5.75 million. That's a cap hit of $2.875 million per year. Looks like management managed! to get the coveted 2-year deal and Chris Stewart gets a nice raise after his 28 goal/64 point sophomore season.
Nhlnumbers.com has the updated salary cap list as well with a calculated total Colorado cap of $39.64 million or about $3.75 million under the cap floor. The $2.875 million number is significantly lower than DDC's prediction and makes me wonder what else the Avs have up their sleeves, cuz I don't see them giving Peter Mueller more $$$ than Stewart. There may be signs of life in the front office after all. **Or not since that number doesn't include Preissing's buyout. My bad.
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Nothing like promoting the signing of a player by showing him….falling down
Help help! I'm being repressed!
For the record, Frei wrote the story, not Dater.
There's a place out west where the Powder River rolls off the Bighorn Mountains. It's a land of red walls, blue sky, and clean air, where the eagle glides high above the canyons and makes its nest in the rocks that overlook the valleys where the sagebrush and cottonwoods grow. This is ranch country - has been for more than a hundred years.
Well things have changed some since the early days, but there's still a thread of character and tradition that runs true from one generation to the next. You can see it in the way folks out here set a horse; you can hear it in the way they talk. And when the work's all done, there's nothing they like better than to get together at the one room schoolhouse under the red wall for another down home, homegrown, Western Saturday night.
Stewart: “Check out this move that I learned from Tucker.”
Actually, he could just be trying to play/block the puck. Looks like it’s pretty low and out in front of him.
It’s still a crappy pic. I like the MHH one better.
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oooh yeah, that’s a good ’un
MHH- A drinking site with a hockey problem
Hockeytown was a marketing invention to draw fans to a team that had less gate than the atlanta thrashers.
try this one…
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stewart fighting Bodie, Gleason and Cancer all at once? maybe he did deserve more $
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions
My fear...
Is that they are screwing Stewart and Mueller over too much, and that when the time comes in two years to sign them again, they’ll say no thanks.
If both players continue to develop and if the rest of our team continues to develop, we could be looking at a Blackhawks-type situation in a few years with all the quality young guns around here.
Am I wrong? Paranoid? I don’t know. With the offseason we’ve been through, I find it hard not to be.
I would hardly call this deal stiffing Stewart, yes he could’ve gotten more based on last years play…. but he’s also only had 1 good season. Lee Stempniak had 28 goals last season, same as stewart, and 48 points, about 16 fewer and Stewie. Now Stewart is clearly the better player (not just by those 16 points) and his contract reflects it, almost 2 million more over two years than Stempniak. Stewart got the money that the market for a 30 goal right would would give and short term enough that as he improves he can get more money from Kroenke. I wouldn’t worry, this seems like a very fair deal to me
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I completely agree! Plus, this is up from the 800,000 he was making last year. That’s hardly what I would call a bum rap.
I think I was missunderstood.
Something had to be wrong here, or it wouldn’t have taken this long to sign them?
It is lower than previous season’s rfa signing amounts would have been, simply because of how the cba and cap affected things. That new dynamic took longer to work out, and im sure it took stewie’s agent this long to accept there really weren’t any offer sheets out there. I imagine the conversation went like this:
Stewie’s agent: we want 4m per year.
avs: lol no, why would we pay that when he’s unproven?
sa: some other team will offer sheet him for that.
avs: no they won’t.
sa: fine, we’ll see about that.
(2 months later)
sa: alright, you were right about no one else offer sheeting. What was the offer?
avs: 2.75 for 2 years.
sa: add .25m to the last year and it’s a deal so i don’t look completely useless.
avs: fine. Deal.
by thedoctor on Sep 3, 2010 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 5 recs
A very friendly deal for the Avs.
btw, NHL Numbers is not showing the Preissing buyout. CapGeek has them at $41 M with 21 players. Adding Mueller and another player should be enough. Sadly.
The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 7:19 AM MDT reply actions
That’s it!!! I’m through with NHLNumbers.com!! They’ve lost my loyalty due to their bad maths!!!
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Maths?
What are you, British?
Intelligent opinion does not follow the transitive property
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2010 8:33 AM MDT up reply actions
One of their prospects to round out the defense corps.
Shattenkirk at $1.3 million
Cohen at $875,000
Gaunce at $845,833
Holos at $612,5000
Chouinard at $566,667
Something like that…
by c0nquistad0rian on Sep 3, 2010 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh No! Stewie signed! What can we worry about now?!? /snark
We knew this day was coming, and the numbers are about where we thought they would be. I like the salary structure with a built-in raise for the second year, same type of deal that Yip received. In 2 years we’ll know where the CBA is heading, we’ll know how good these players are, and there is plenty of cash to throw around for the guys who deserve it. I applaud the Avs front office for their foresight and for paying their guys properly relative to comparable players. Personally my biggest surprise is they got this done before Labor Day.
Now let’s worry about signing Mueller! ;-)
I’m certainly one of the biggest complainers about the moves this offseason (or lack thereof), but you have to give Greg Sherman some credit for preserving cap flexibility in the future and keeping an eye on that 2012 CBA. I do think there were moves to be made here and that may hurt us short-term, but long-term this team is going to be in good shape. IF we’re not forced to stay at the cap floor each year, that is.
The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 7:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, except that you could sign some quality veterans for two years and still have your CBA flexibility.
totally agree. was going silver lining there
The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 8:09 AM MDT up reply actions
generAtion
It will be interesting to see what kind of deal Mueller gets in terms of contract length seeing how he has a concussion history and all. Is he part of the Avs long-term plans, because a 2yr deal for Stewie isn’t a very convincing investment in the future. Frei (not Dater by the way) noted that the Avs are only $950k away from the floor figure
2 years makes sense because the CBA ends in 2 seasons. I think Mueller will get less than Stewie, and he should. Stewie was the man all season, Mueller was good after the trade deadline. 2 years for like 3 – 3.3 mil. over the 2 years. My guess.
I’d say 2 years 3.8, what Stempniak got
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Won’t Stewie still be an RFA in two years? The Avs made a similar deal (although for a little more I believe) with Wolski. With the RFA status (even though he’ll have arbitration rights) it still gives the Avs options. If he deserves a big deal The Avs either sign him or get compensation if they were to lose him (heaven forbid) to an offer sheet by another team. If they sign him to a 3 or 4 yr deal, he’s a FA at it’s completion and the Avs get nothing if he doesn’t re-sign.
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
I’m surprised this thing has been up for over an hour and nobody has made an Arby’s related joke regarding my caption…
It’s Friday, you guys should be in top form…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I’ve been here since the start and I still don’t understand the Arby’s thing. I was absent that day or something….or drunk. Most likely drunk.
Here’s the link to the game day recap where I told the story, but I’ll tell it again here, ’cause I love retelling it.
http://www.milehighhockey.com/2010/4/14/1423184/playoffs-game-1-recap-avalanche
Mike had a game that night, but got home at about 9:30 central, just as it was starting. He had gotten 2 Arby’s Roast Beef sandwiches for a late dinner. Then he completely lost his mind because the lady forgot his sauce. Went off to take a shower, comes back and is still pissed. Just about the same time I tell him to put it in the fridge, ‘cause I’ll eat it later, he punches the thing and goes to bed. Completely misses the game.
It kinda started a thing because the Avs won, so in a true playoff tradition style it became a superstition.
goalies are like drummers. crazy. necessary, but crazy.
The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 9:05 AM MDT up reply actions
I wish they were like drummers in Spinal Tap
At least in Mike’s case.
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 3, 2010 9:29 AM MDT up reply actions
that’s what she said
The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
I was joking of course. I’d hate to see you spontaneously combust. That movie was funny though.
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 4, 2010 12:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Arby’s is turning it into an employee training film they call “Scared straight.”
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 3, 2010 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Classic. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone do that before. So how did he punch it? Was while it was on table, ground, did he put it up against something or was there a designated holder? That can’t be a great job.
Grammer?
Was that intentional?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Not very. Tulsa is too long of a drive for CHL-level hockey. I can catch the goon Olympics in my Beer leagues, I don’t need to drive and pay for it.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
You know there’s no fighting in beer leagues. That’s ground for immediate expulsion from the league.
Now, if I can’t stop in time and blast the goaltender…. I AM BUT A SIMPLE CAVE MAN, IT’S NOT MY FAULT!
The 2006 draft looks like it worked perfectly for the Avalanche. It looks like there were a few disappointments before Stewart at 18 and no one behind him in the first round who sticks out besides Varlamov and Giroux.
The first five picks in 2006 are pretty amazing. I think there’s a bit of Deja vu with that number 3 pick in Toews. Duchene is more of a player like Backstrom at 4 probably. Staal is great but I can’t imagine if Pittsburg had taken Toews or Backstrom instead.
Ha
Nigel Williams. Did we every figure out why he was traded?
Jimmy Howard invented the Stanley Cup.
He was an asshole
That’s pretty much the word. He was uncoachable and a bad teammate.
Intelligent opinion does not follow the transitive property
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2010 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions
Anyone notice that the player taken right after him was Brent Seabrook.
Running-dog lackey counter-revolutionary malcontent, Not an expert.
Especially since we picked up that Mueller kid who Phoenix drafted in the number 8 slot.
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The 8th month is the month for Wolskis
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2010 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
About time!
I’ve been waiting for them to resign Stewie since before the season ended! I only made two games last year, and one of them was the Blues game where he got his hat trick. We were in our seats waiting for the game to start and I admitted to having something of a man-crush on Stewart….then he came out and got 3! It was awsome!
"Love me; fear me; do as I say and I will be your slave"
Chris Stewart is awesome. ;)
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 3, 2010 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions
I own 2 Avs jerseys. A Sakic and a Forsberg. I think about ordering a Stewart just about every day lately.
I’d love a Stewie or a Gali jersey…
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 3, 2010 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
came so close to ordering a gali jersey during the playoffs, but i held off in hopes that someday he’ll change that #39
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Stewie might be my next one too….I only have Sakic’s
"Love me; fear me; do as I say and I will be your slave"
I have a number, and each time I get one the guy is gone right away, so I am scared of getting another one.
Foote (as a Nords )
Hinote
Tanguay ( I have 2 of his)
Lappy …… yeah….
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 3, 2010 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
well....
you could buy a koci jersey and then maybe he’d get gone!
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Almost bought a Tucker one last year ;)
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 3, 2010 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions
now you could always buy a liles......
but i feel like you won’t go for that
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I’d love a Stewie or a Gali jersey…
If only they were in something other than Blueberry and unipron
Intelligent opinion does not follow the transitive property
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2010 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions
I am having a really bad week...
Please, no more.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 3, 2010 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions
It still isn't as bad as this:
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
I think it's wonderful
that the Avs would allow bowling teams to use their logo!
Colorado Avalanche Offseason Strategy - Please wake us in October
Didn’t I tell you I had an awful week? Do you want me to cry?
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 4, 2010 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Could be worse,
Could be raining….
Colorado Avalanche Offseason Strategy - Please wake us in October
Yep, it’s freezing and raining here. I think it’s part of hurricane Earl…
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 4, 2010 10:58 PM MDT up reply actions
I was at his Gordie Howe hat trick game
he’s all kinds of cool
The OT: All that AND a bag of meat.
by frightened inmate #2 on Sep 3, 2010 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Another 2 Year Deal
I’m curious to see what next years offseason will look like… With Hejduk, Galliardi, Stoa, Jones, Porter, Hannan, Cumiskey, Wilson, Boods and Andy all up for new contracts. I wonder with the Av’s current trend towards the 2012-2013 season if we’ll see 1 year deals on any of these guys (I left Koci out because i assumer he’ll get a long term deal with Jimmy Howard type $)
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 10:09 AM MDT reply actions
So Koci is an arch-angel to Howard’s God?
Help help! I'm being repressed!
by chiavsfan on Sep 3, 2010 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I won't tollerate blasphemy
Need I once again remind you all of Exodus 20:3.
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
And let’s also remember Leviticus 20:27, because I have a feeling that one of you is a wizard.
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood [shall be] upon them.”
Everything that ever was and ever shall be, I am.
by Jimmy Howard on Sep 3, 2010 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
i hope not, this is wonderful. and it makes me wonder why theres no trailor account
by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 3, 2010 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions
He’s to busy in the topless bars of rural Latvia to post. Interwebs connectivity out there’s not so good.
Colorado Avalanche Offseason Strategy - Please wake us in October
Did someone say topless bars?
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Is that Whoopi Goldberg?
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 7:28 AM MDT up reply actions
Welcome to your opening night roster (replace Holos and Stoa with whoever you think wins those position battles, as long as they total over about 1.2m).
CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR
FORWARDS
T.J. Galiardi ($0.875m) / Paul Stastny ($6.600m) / Chris Stewart ($2.875m)
Peter Mueller ($1.800m) / Matt Duchene ($3.200m) / Milan Hejduk ($3.000m)
Brandon Yip ($0.725m) / Ryan O’Reilly ($0.900m) / David Jones ($0.837m)
Cody McLeod ($1.033m) / Daniel Winnik ($0.950m) / Kevin Porter ($0.660m)
David Koci ($0.575m) / Ryan Stoa ($0.850m)
DEFENSEMEN
Scott Hannan ($4.500m) / John-Michael Liles ($4.200m)
Kyle Quincey ($3.125m) / Adam Foote ($1.250m)
Kyle Cumiskey ($0.600m) / Ryan Wilson ($0.551m)
Jonas Holos ($0.612m)
GOALTENDERS
Craig Anderson ($1.812m) /Peter Budaj ($1.250m)
BUYOUTS: Tom Preissing ($0.916m)
CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $43,699,167; BONUSES: $2,807,500
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $18,508,333
this.
that D still makes me sad. But the third line is deadly
Is it October yet?!
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I still think that they will put Jones on the top line, move Yip to RW, and have Gally at 3rd LW.
Thanks Joe...
Devils Cap situation
So with signing of Stewart it shows the front office didn’t die and no one noticed. With the Kovi signing puts devils fair chunk over the cap and need to dump some players. Assuming they might actually look into picking up some one from the Devils would anyone really be worth picking up aside from Parise (which while I like to dream would happen I doubt they would let him go to us). Just kinda throwing it out there. We all know that Av’s won’t go for anything but its nice to dream once in a while.
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