Confirmed Signing with Link: [ANA] Nic Deslauriers signs extension (2 years, $1M AAV)

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[caley]

Leads the NHL in fighting majors. In fact, on last check I believe he has twice as many fights as the next closest player.

 

[5cotland]

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

BM must be really trying to keep his job

 

[caley]

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Big time plug.

 

[serp]

Ducks seem to like him and its not all that expensive. Sure why not ? 4th line plug who fights alot . Not something many teams employ these days.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Good for Nic!

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I've been pleasantly surprised Deslauriers, will take on anyone but has also provided steady checking line minutes. Happy to have him back for the next couple years.

 

[dukeofjive]

I am happy he found himself a place in the nhl, good for him.

 

[bsu]

He actually can play a little hockey, and with the youth we got I don't mind it at all. With zegras etc coming soon on top of the Terry and steels of the world I'm not mad at this at all.

Our fourth line has been good all season.

 

[uncleben]

No knock on Deslauriers, but sounds like an expansion deal, to me

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Season saved for Anaheim.

 

[Leonardo87]

Good for Nic! Hopefully Grant is next.

 

[Habsrule]

I liked him in Montreal. He is worth every penny of his contract.

 

[duckpuck]

This is a short term contract barely above the minimum for a responsible player who can skate and fight. I can't imagine a more ideal fourth liner. And he will be expansion eligible - remember that every team needs to make available two forwards who are (a) under contract in 2021-22 and b) played at least 40 NHL games the prior season or played in at least 70 NHL games in the prior two seasons.

 

[Crazy8oooo]

I never understand shots like this. Nobody's ever claimed he's a difference maker. For a million per, he's worth his contract and everyone needs players to fill out the roster.

Season saved for Anaheim.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

No knock on Deslauriers, but sounds like an expansion deal, to me

He's been a staple on a good 4th line this year.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Seems good, gives the fans a bit of entertainment. Tough kid

 

[Duck Off]

Would have preferred like 850-900k, but I have no issue with this. He’s fantastic at his role. Not the best hockey player, but not a liability and consistently gives it his all every night. I like this.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Works hard and he'll probably have to fight himself soon enough, but good that he got this deal.

I guess Anaheim is going to tweak the team and will have bottom line spots open and why not give it to a good guy like Deslaurier. Likely his last contract

 

[Kuznetsnow]

Perfect time to trade him to the Caps. He can fill in as a tough 7D too can he not

DUCKS FANS WHAT WILL IT COST

 

[Chainshot]

Good for Des.

 

[Dr Quincy]

This is a short term contract barely above the minimum for a responsible player who can skate and fight. I can't imagine a more ideal fourth liner. And he will be expansion eligible - remember that every team needs to make available two forwards who are (a) under contract in 2021-22 and b) played at least 40 NHL games the prior season or played in at least 70 NHL games in the prior two seasons.

I mean he's not a horrible player and this deal isn't bad or anything, but I'd be willing to bet he's waived before this deal is up.

 

[duckpuck]

I mean he's not a horrible player and this deal isn't bad or anything, but I'd be willing to bet he's waived before this deal is up.

What is your point? It could happen, perhaps because the ducks want to bring up a different player and Deslauriers can't be sent down without being waived. But so what? At this salary, he's a great depth option even in the AHL and his value as expansion draft fodder at a minimum salary makes him worth his weight in gold. In truth, if wavied, he probably gets claimed (like Sbisa). And I don't see a waivers transaction happening (barring injury) until 2021-22 at which point, the contract is mostly up.