Jack Johnson’s new contract with the Kings will be a seven-year deal, with a salary-cap hit of approximately $4.3 million. Johnson will make $3.5 million in each of the first three years, starting next season, and then $5 million per year in each of the final four seasons.
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i can def live with
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That isn’t bad at all. I dig it.
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Good deal!!! Could turn out to be a bargain!! Sign up doughty & simmonds!
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Mike L Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
@Dude, Simmonds is on the Trading block
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Will Hutchison Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Mike L, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I love Wayne Simmonds. When the Kings trade Coffey, I shed a tear. I might do it again if they deal Simmonds. I guess that with Clifford’s ascension, Simmonds becomes a little less valuable as Clifford is younger, bigger, stronger and will play on an entry level deal for two more years.
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K9Jeeper Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 6:58 am
@Will Hutchison, From “what I hear” Coffey was gotten rid of because he was messing with the owner’s wife. Again, it’s only what I hear.
LBlocal Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
@Mike L, Hogwash!
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ok now thats outta the way, i wanna see drew get inked to a deal too
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With all his mistakes this year this is ridiculous.
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Mike L Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
@jeremy,
Johnson is ALOT better this year. Sure he’s had some mistakes but so has Doughty
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
@Mike L, I don’t think there’s really any comparison.
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PRMan Reply:
January 10th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yeah, JJ’s been way better this season.
Kevin Y Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@jeremy,
He’s still young… Think Johnson’s gonna better in a couple years? Of course. Near the end of this contract, that’ll be a bargain!
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rexmundi Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
@jeremy, if you look at the best d-men in the league: pronger 30+ lidstrom 30+ with duncan keith is in his prime. how are dewey and JJ going to look in 5 years. wow look out
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Awesome!!!
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At the game. Had a front row view of the first goal. Beautiful pass by Kopi, knew it was a goal when I saw the pass.
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Don’t think there is any doubt this was a good move by DL..Ill breathe easier when Drew extends as well
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Absolutely wonderful contract…for both sides. I’ll admit that I thought he would walk at the first opportunity. This is great news.
Go Kings!
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Rich,
Any word on if there are NMC or NTC?
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xeropoint Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 1:19 am
@jammer06, I’m very curious about that too.
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No how reliable this dude is but Simmonds might be on the trading block. I would be heart broken if he was traded as I love these kid.
http://twitter.com/dennistfp
“Looking for top 4 D or scoing wing – @LAKings now targeting #CGY Regher, Tanguay @NHL_Oilers Hemsky, Penner. Wayne Simmonds being dangled.”
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Luke M. Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
@Jesse, TFP is as reliable as Eklund.
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Randell Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 2:47 am
@Jesse, hahaha i know theres a rumor everyday and the only ones that come true are the one reported on ESPN first lol
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JMFJ!!! So excited to see him stay a King for such a long time!
Great job, Dean. Now go lock up the rest.
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Great deal, what a steal. Once he matures it will be awesome. Kinda reminds me of when we had Blake, Zhitnik and Sydor years ago. Very promising. Thanks DL!
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1 down 2 to go…
Doughty and Simmonds are must signs…Im not sold on Bernier
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Paul G Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 6:56 am
@Waiver Wire, especially with Martin Jones tearing it up in the AHL…but Bernier already signed a 2 year contract extension…kids still young give em time
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This is GREAT news! GKG – a win (contract) and a win (2 pts) tonite. Hooray. This is a great deal for the Kings. 1 down… some to go?
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way to go INSIDER heard the details yesterday on hockey night radio.
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andy Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
@rexmundi, Rich doesn’t report unless things are confirmed by people he trusts, or by the organization. I’m sure he knew about the speculated details far before you listened to your radio.
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rexmundi Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
@andy, then he shouldnt call himself the “insider.” he should call himself the reporter!
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Rich Hammond Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Thanks for your input. I’ll give it all the consideration it deserves.
blahblah Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 4:12 am
@rexmundi,
rex, and i mean this sincerely… i think you would be better off reading eklund. he might be more your cup of tea. thank you.
Very happy to have Johnson a King for a long time to come.
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Despite his erratic play this season, he has potential and at that price, a steal.
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Good for Jack & excellent for the Kings! Both winners!
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totally doable and agreeable. well done deano.
now just get us the ‘missing piece’ or i’ll be mailing you a ‘missing piece’ in a brown bag to light on fire on your doorstep
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Alton Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 6:04 am
@newf, Where r u from?
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K9Jeeper Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 7:01 am
@Alton, I’ll go out on a limb here… Newfoundland? Either that or he has a Newfie dog.
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Paul G Reply:
January 9th, 2011 at 6:59 am
@newf, if u look at the projected LA team in 5 years all of the roles r filled beautifully…except firstline LW….again….
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Not a bad deal. Considering the seemingly acrimonious relationship they had a couple of years ago, this is somewhat surprising. But, I’m for it. I just hope that JJ continues to develop and improve all aspects of his game.
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Great deal for both sides, glad we won’t have JJ contract discussions for a number of years!!!
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