GoldiFox
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Yes THGM, I meant 2018/19 season.
Ok...so you're plan is to retain Ward. What contract do you offer him?
Keep in mind he has outperformed the guy you just gave a 4.15X4 contract....and in your own words, Ward is a middle-of-the-road starter.
What is the market value for antiquated pumpkin Cam Ward? Do you try to re-sign now or wait to FA?
Outperforming a bad goalie doesn't make another low-end goalie worth more than the first bad goalie. Ward isn't worth more than any other backup. ~$1-2 million.
Darling is closer to a permanent AHL demotion than a starting role. He was the best Free Agent option available and he has been a huge disappointment. It is what it is, gotta break a few eggs if you want to make an omelette. With a new Billionaire owner this won't be the last bad contract the Canes sign. Comes with the territory.
Not sure if there is a positive outcome here. I'd love to see Darling become competent at stopping pucks from entering the Canes net... but I have yet to see any indication that this will happen on a consistent basis.