Brewin Flames Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Roman Josi signs eight-year extension with Predators By Sean Leahy, Oct 29, 2019, 11:13 AM EDT It’s been a good month for Swiss hockey players and their bank accounts. A little over a week after Nico Hischier inked a $50.75 million extension with the Devils, the Predators have signed defenseman Roman Josi to an eight-year deal worth $72.472 million. The contract, which carries a $9.059 million cap hit, kicks in beginning with the 2020-21 NHL season and features $33.75 million in signing bonuses. He’ll also be the owner of the third-highest cap hit among defenseman behind Erik Karlsson ($11.5 million) of the Sharks and the Kings’ Drew Doughty ($11 million). “Roman Josi is one of the top defensemen in the National Hockey League and our team leader as captain,” said Predators GM David Poile. “As he enters his prime, we look forward to Roman continuing to showcase his elite skills in Smashville and guiding our team in pursuit of the ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup.” Per Pierre LeBrun, here’s the year-by-year breakdown: 2020-21: $750,000 salary / $11 million signing bonus2021-22: $750,000 salary / $10 million signing bonus2022-23: $1 million salary / $8.75 million signing bonus2023-24: $5 million salary / $4 million signing bonus2024-25: $9 million salary2025-26: $8 million salary2026-27: $7.222 million salary2027-28: $7 million salary In 574 career games in Nashville Josi has 98 goals and 361 points. He’s been a regular in the positive possession department (53% Corsi rating since 2014-15). Josi is now one of seven Predators who are signed through at least the 2023-24 NHL season, joining Matt Duchene, Ryan Johansen, Kyle Turris, Viktor Arvidsson, Colton Sissons, and Ryan Ellis. How much do the Predators value the 29-year-old Josi, who Poile dubbed “our Roger Federer” after naming him captain in Sept. 2017? His deal will include a full no-move clause for the entire length of the contract. The only other time that’s happened was when Pekka Rinne signed a seven-year extension in 2011 and the first four years of the deal featured such trade protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I think this is a good deal for both sides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.