dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Now official, 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If he's half what he's supposed to be, this could be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I checked out his stats...nothing very impressive. Is he supposed to be really talented? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2014/6/9/5794156/who-is-jiri-sekac Seems positive, but I've seen this movie before - teams pursuing some hot tamale Euro - and it often fails to pan out. I'll reserve judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Price (no relation) Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Who? (No, I looked him up already. The "who?" was more of a comment than a question.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Make no mistake, this is an NHL signing, not a minor league one with so many teams pursuing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff Price (no relation) Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's an entry-level contract. He's going to make under a million...which means that if he's great, this was a steal. If he stinks it up, we can avoid caring too much. It's a no-lose proposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's an entry-level contract. He's going to make under a million...which means that if he's great, this was a steal. If he stinks it up, we can avoid caring too much. It's a no-lose proposition. it will be over $1m with bonus/incentives that you can give in ELC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 it will be over $1m with bonus/incentives that you can give in ELC. With as many teams pursuing him as there were, I have a hunch the potential bonuses will be in the millions per year as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Price (no relation) Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 With as many teams pursuing him as there were, I have a hunch the potential bonuses will be in the millions per year as well. Entry level contract bonuses are also capped fairly low, to avoid that type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Entry level contract bonuses are also capped fairly low, to avoid that type of thing. A max ELC with max bonuses can still yield a potential cap hit north of $3.5 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Price (no relation) Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 A max ELC with max bonuses can still yield a potential cap hit north of $3.5 million. While possible, that would pretty much require him to be competing for every award category he's eligible for at the end of the year. Put another way, if Jiri Sekac ends up having a cap hit of anywhere over $1.8 million, he was probably worth $6 million that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 While possible, that would pretty much require him to be competing for every award category he's eligible for at the end of the year. Put another way, if Jiri Sekac ends up having a cap hit of anywhere over $1.8 million, he was probably worth $6 million that year. You're absolutely right. If that were to happen, we'd probably be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'm just gonna call him Czech Joe Sakic. That's what his name sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have to say I was a little worried at first. I checked out his stats and saw that even though he's not small (6'0") he only weighs 174 pds. I then found out that he put on some weight over the last couple of years and he's now playing at 190pds, which is much better, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have to say I was a little worried at first. I checked out his stats and saw that even though he's not small (6'0") he only weighs 174 pds. I then found out that he put on some weight over the last couple of years and he's now playing at 190pds, which is much better, My 174 lb number comes from his KHL profile. I've heard him closer to 190 as well but nothing concrete so I used the 174. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 15 pounds of beer fat. Vladimir Krutov here we come! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronthab Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 That second highlight video reminded me of a couple of goals I almost scored! Good that he's concrete free. I've switched to a concrete free diet myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is the story of him being guaranteed NHL playing time if he signs with the Habs true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is the story of him being guaranteed NHL playing time if he signs with the Habs true? No, just speculation on my part. With so many teams going after him, Sekac probably was smart enough to pick a team where he can play right away. Whether that was promised or not, no one knows for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Has anyone seen this guy play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 couple highlight clips is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Price (no relation) Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What I like about this signing (lacking any real knowledge of the player): A dozen teams reportedly just offered this guy the same thing (maximum possible entry-level contract and incentives.) That means he picked Montreal because he liked the idea of playing here more than he liked the idea of playing anywhere else. Seriously, I put a premium value on a player who wants to be here, instead of being a mercenary who is just collecting a paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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