That averages to $9.28 million a year, but for compensation draft picks offer sheet purposes, they divide the $65 million by five years, not seven, so that’s $13 million AAV. But, let’s use the seven-year, $65-million hypothetical for Bouchard. The compensation (draft picks) is based on the AAV (annual average) of the deal. For me a core guy is a legitimate top 4 defenceman and you also look at the age. “He was ready to step up for a greater responsibility and role. Absolutely, you have to consider Bouch a part of the core, that’s why I traded Tyson Barrie away (in the Ekholm trade),” Holland said. “I understand the age of our group and the core of our group and it’s all about being the best we can be (for a Cup run). Would Bouchard even be interested in signing an outside offer sheet, no matter the money, because teams with that kind of financial wherewithal are most likely those nowhere close to being Stanley Cup contenders (Chicago, Anaheim, Arizona) as the Oilers are? Bouchard could just sign a one-year restricted free-agent deal for $3 million here, then cash in in 2024 with the Oilers when the cap goes up to close to $90 million from $83.5 million, couldn’t he? I’ve talked to Bouchard’s agents Dave Gagner and Jeff Jackson three or four times since the season ended.” The plan and hope is we can negotiate a (contract) solution here. “I would expect we would match (offer sheet) but it’s all hypothetical. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Certainly I’m aware of that scenario and for different scenarios, you need different solutions,” said Holland, who obviously would like to get Bouchard signed by July 1 (free-agency) because on that date a player can sign an offer sheet with another team. “I’ve been around so long I don’t know if I’m worried. If a team offered seven years at $65 million, would the Oilers have the ability fiscally to fit that in? Maybe, but only if they did some major fiscal gymnastics, moving people outside of Kailer Yamamoto and his $3.1-million cap hit. He is only 23, maybe a 50-60-point player next season. He proved after Mattias Ekholm became his partner in early March he can be an effective top-four D who can play 20 minutes a night. The next issue of Closing Lines will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.
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