brelic Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/17/report-ryan-turned-down-sens-seven-year-49m-offer/ Details are starting to emerge from the on-again, off-again contract extension talks between Bobby Ryan and Ottawa. From the Sun’s Don Brennan: Amid unconfirmed rumours Ryan turned down a seven-year, $49 million offer, talks between him and the team have been put on hold. Ryan, another player the Senators cannot afford to lose for nothing, told a TV reporter he did not want to discuss his contract situation when he was approached at Sensplex Tuesday. Brennan’s cohort at the Sun, Bruce Garrioch, also reported the Sens offered Ryan a seven-year extension, but didn’t shed any light on the financial side of things. Ryan, for what it’s worth, said his contract won’t be an issue — “when you get out there, you forget about it,” he explained. Regardless of what Ryan says, this is going to be a focal point throughout the season. The Sens paid a small bounty to acquire his services last summer knowing he had just two years remaining on his current deal, and year one in Ottawa was something of a bust; Ryan was OK, scoring 23 goals and 48 points in 70 games, but the Sens missed the playoffs and Ryan missed the final 12 games of the regular season with a sports hernia. (He was also infamously snubbed from the U.S. Olympic team, in case you forgot that saga.) The former Anaheim Duck could be eyeing free agency. Ryan turns 28 in March and has never gone unrestricted in his career, having inked a five-year, $25.5 million pact with Anaheim following the expiration of his entry-level contract. If Ryan does intend on testing the market, Ottawa could find itself in a position where it’s forced to move him at the deadline, rather than face the prospect of losing one of its key assets for nothing. That said, Ryan is saying all the right things to suggest he wants to stick in the Canadian capital. He said he’s talked to GM Bryan Murray and head coach Paul MacLean about an increased leadership role — important, since Ottawa’s last two captains are no longer with the team — and said he’d like to expand his on-ice duties, which includes getting time on the penalty kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 @brelic There's no way in hell Ryan is worth more than that offer. He either wants out of Ottawa (which is fine) or he's delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 @brelic Wow, does this guy think he's worth a max contract or something. As a 27 year old, he puts up 23 goals and 44 pts and he is turning down that kinda cash? Back 4 or 5 years ago he was scoring in the low to mid 30's when he was with the Ducks. He does not really create a lot on his own, he needs a high end center to really light it up, something the Sens don't really have at this point....maybe Turris turns into that, but he's not gonna help out Ryan a lot next year I figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 He either wants out of Ottawa Based on his other comments, where he said he'd like to wait and see what the year brings (paraphrasing), I'd say he doesn't want to be in Ottawa (or Canada for that matter). And who could blame him? With it's cold, wet winters and with all the boring government types who live there, there's not much attractive about the place (ok, there's cops's butts to grab, but really that's not enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan4ever Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 @Podein25 That's the first thing I thought when I saw he turned it down, he doesn't want to be there. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to choose where you'd make your 7 million per for 7 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 @fan4ever Ridiculous. If I was a Sens fan, I'd be furious. Like @jammer2 said, the guy is average/one dimensional without a premier setup man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 @brelic There's no way in hell Ryan is worth more than that offer. He either wants out of Ottawa (which is fine) or he's delusional. Yeah, I completely agree. It's getting a little out of hand, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 @brelic He'd look good as Girouxs left winger....but not at that price. The guy played with Getzlaf and Perry....who do just fine without him. He's hardly The Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 To me that is a lot of money for a Right Winger. That's a lot of money for him. Thank God the Flyers are a: over the cap and b: Holmgren can't order the Brinks truck to back up to Ryan's front door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 @brelic He'd look good as Girouxs left winger....but not at that price. The guy played with Getzlaf and Perry....who do just fine without him. He's hardly The Man. We might have a cheaper guy in Schenn who can put up 30 goals. Just as soon as Giroux's groin gets better. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Absolutely ridiculous to turn that kind of an offer down. I cannot think he will get that kind of money elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Absolutely ridiculous to turn that kind of an offer down. I cannot think he will get that kind of money elsewhere. Wonder who Philly trades for him???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Wonder who Philly trades for him???? I know Flyer fans have talked about Ryan joining them for years, he would be a perfect fit on the top line with Giroux feeding him the puck. His value will never be lower, coming off a meh year, an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season and having turned down a 7 year 49 million dollar contract. A serviceable forward, a good prospect and a pick should net Ryan in return. How about: Matt Read, Petr Straka and first rounder for Ryan? Too much? Not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Matt Read, Petr Straka and first rounder for Ryan? Too much? Not enough? HHHHhhhhhhmmmmm i know you have to give up something in order to get something but i like Read.....let me think about that one a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 You know, I have always thought of Bobby Ryan as a pretty good player, and sure, he may need the right linemates to get the most out of him.... But after seeing his tenure in Anaheim, his subsequent trading to the Sens, his underwhelming performance while with Ottawa, then some finger pointing on his part followed by turning down a more than fair offer (as some have said, this offer may even be MORE than he is actually worth), I am starting to really question his character, and quite frankly, his stones..... The guy, to me, is coming off a bit of a whiny, crybaby type...things don't go his way, he seems to pout, get all emotional, and look for a reason why "it's someone else's fault".I really don't like that in a professional athlete, and I could be way off on this, but that is the gist I am getting from this guy. He cried a bit in the media when he was traded from Anaheim, something to the tune of "I was just as valuable as Getzlaf and/or Perry....why did I HAVE to go?"Now, the "Mr. Coach didn't utilize me properly" song... I don't know...whomever does end up with him, let's hope they have some good linemates for him and "uses him properly", otherwise, max contract (or close to it or not), he may break out the violins and sob stories once again..... Just focus, use your God-given talents, and PLAY THE GAME, MAN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 @TropicalFruitGirl26 Nice post, you nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Either way, we're toast all the way around this year. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 @ScottM He is starting to remind me of the prima donna wide receivers in football. Wing is basically a similar position, so I see Ryan as kind of a Hockey version of Randy Moss or Terrell Owens..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 @yave1964 I don't think he's in their league of jerkdom. I don't think Ryan comes across as "look at me everybody....NOW!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 @brelic There's no way in hell Ryan is worth more than that offer. He either wants out of Ottawa (which is fine) or he's delusional. This. He can't come out and say he wants out but I think anyone coming off his 2013-14 who turns down that deal is doing it because they don't want to play for the team who offered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Looking at the cesspool that is Ottawa, a lot of players are not going to want to stay even if you pull a diamond heist and offer them a cut of the swag under the table on top of the Brinks truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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