No offense to Johnsson, as he tried hard out there, but it feels much more useful for next year and beyond to see guys like Peterson and Kaut, since I don't really see much point in hiring Johnsson for another year.
He’s an NHL player. So odd that the Devils did what they did.
I haven't minded him--the effort has been there, for sure. I'm just not sure what the offensive upside is anymore (you'd like to think we'll be doing better in the top six next season with Eklund and hopefully our first round pick), so then we're talking about bottom six and it feels like we have enough guys for those roles already.
Johnsson is this year's Dzingel. He gone after the season and probably ends up either in the AHL or for him maybe back in Sweden.
That means he's probably going to be a UFA at seasons end, right? Man if they let him walk that's just some awful stuff.
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I think if Knyzhov wants to resign there’s a spot for him.
Did he hit the games mark?Nikolai Knyzhov Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
Nikolai Knyzhov contract, salary, cap hit, salary cap, aav, career earnings, lifetime earnings, aav, advanced stats, transaction history, trade history, and rfa or ufa free agent status
RFA with arbitration rights.
He has to play a few more games to hit that, no? Don't think he's met the qualifications yet.Nikolai Knyzhov Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
Nikolai Knyzhov contract, salary, cap hit, salary cap, aav, career earnings, lifetime earnings, aav, advanced stats, transaction history, trade history, and rfa or ufa free agent status
RFA with arbitration rights.
