OT: Around the NHL: Free agency is upon us

[Scandale du Jour]

Had the 29th highest ppg for a C last season. He'll be 19th highest paid C next season as things stand, probably dropping at least 1 with Malkin/Bergeron/Hertl/Dubois all to sign new contracts. They're obviously banking on him taking another step, but it's not going to be a millstone if he doesn't grow.

He has been good defensively, but Danault was taking ALL the tough match ups.

With the new responsibilities, let's see if he can maintain productivity. If he does not, the contract is bad. If he does or if he improves it, then, it is a good contract.

It is risky.

 

[Peat]

He has been good defensively, but Danault was taking ALL the tough match ups.

With the new responsibilities, let's see if he can maintain productivity. If he does not, the contract is bad. If he does or if he improves it, then, it is a good contract.

It is risky.

Yeah, that's a fair point. Although I wouldn't be surprised they still try and dodge those match ups a bit.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Habs signed Suzuki to a 8-year extension with a cap hit close to 8M.

If he does not have a giant leap in production, that contract will be quite the anchor.

Definitely some risk with that one. Short term he is overpaid for sure, they are banking long term with that one.

 

[Zirakzigil]

New thread up to start the new season:

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