The two-time Stanley Cup champion was an unrestricted free agent in the offseason before signing with Washington. After spending the first three years of his career with Pittsburgh, he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in June 2018 in a salary-clearing move. He returned to Pittsburgh at the 2020 trade deadline. With Pittsburgh, he had a $3 million salary cap hit.
Have we finally found the next Brett Connelly people here keep clamming for?
Like the player, like the deal.
We signed Hagelin and Panik both at 4 years 11M (2.75 per). Figured one would work. I actually liked Panik better. Remember he was beast on 4th line last year. But Hags has excelled this year. I’d still rather have him cheaper or replace him with cheaper. But not bad.This contract sort of makes up for Hagelin's.
Did GMBM offer $2.75 for 4 years, and Sheary's agent talked him down?