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Player Discussion Mikael Wikstrand part 2 AKA Karlsson 2.0
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I think its in part because we've been pretty thin on defensive prospect with top 4 potential these last few years.
DrunkUncleDenis
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Also the circumstances surrounding the whole story. Not every day a prospect just skips town unannounced. It was definitely newsworthy.
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So Wikstrand is Karlsson 2.0?
regardless I'd like to see him and Andy Englund over here and ready to compete for a spot , and in the farm honing their game, ready for a callup when needed.
regardless I'd like to see him and Andy Englund over here and ready to compete for a spot , and in the farm honing their game, ready for a callup when needed.
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What if Ottawa says no? Will he come to NA, will he stay in Sweden, will Ottawa suspend him again? I guess he would be difficult to trade if he doesn't want to come over to NA or will he be open to being traded to another team? Too bad, he was a good asset that if he wasn't in Ottawa's future plans could be traded for a good piece.
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I'm ignorant to what the options are here, maybe someone can help out since I'm far from a CBA expert. Are the only options to terminate his contract or suspend him? Can we loan him out until his ELC expires and retain his exclusive NHL rights and if we did are we on the hook for his rookie signing bonuses if we did so?
If he wants to stay in Europe fine, that's his choice, he obviously shouldn't have signed with the Sens but circumstances change and there must be an ideal common ground to meet so he can get what he wants and the Sens aren't left hanging and get some compensation if he ever decides to pursue a NHL career.
If he wants to stay in Europe fine, that's his choice, he obviously shouldn't have signed with the Sens but circumstances change and there must be an ideal common ground to meet so he can get what he wants and the Sens aren't left hanging and get some compensation if he ever decides to pursue a NHL career.
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The options as I understand them:
1. Mutual contract termination. Wikstrand immediately becomes an NHL UFA.
2. Sens refuse to loan Wikstrand to a Swedish team, he sits out and the Sens toll the final year of his ELC. He's essentially held hostage in this scenario.
3. The Sens loan Wikstrand to a Swedish club, his ELC expires at the end of the season and the team can retain his NHL rights until he turns 27 at which point he reaches UFA status.
4. He comes over and plays in the AHL/NHL.
I'm not entirely sure how ELC signing bonuses work, but I suspect that they are a one-time lump sum paid out upon signing and then the value is "averaged" over the term of the contract. So it's probably over and done with.
1. Mutual contract termination. Wikstrand immediately becomes an NHL UFA.
2. Sens refuse to loan Wikstrand to a Swedish team, he sits out and the Sens toll the final year of his ELC. He's essentially held hostage in this scenario.
3. The Sens loan Wikstrand to a Swedish club, his ELC expires at the end of the season and the team can retain his NHL rights until he turns 27 at which point he reaches UFA status.
4. He comes over and plays in the AHL/NHL.
I'm not entirely sure how ELC signing bonuses work, but I suspect that they are a one-time lump sum paid out upon signing and then the value is "averaged" over the term of the contract. So it's probably over and done with.
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He signed a 4 year deal in Sweden.
He's gone. The faster people admit that to themselves, the easier it will be for them to move on.
He's gone. The faster people admit that to themselves, the easier it will be for them to move on.
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.....how did he manage to do that when he still has one year on his deal with Ottawa?
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At this point a little good will may go a long way when he moves into his mid to late 20's, has matured, and is ready to move overseas into the best league in the world.
Assuming he is a good player and all.
There is not much to lose here once it became clear that he was not going to come over.
Assuming he is a good player and all.
There is not much to lose here once it became clear that he was not going to come over.
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Surprised he signed a 4 year contract in the SHL. You would think he would have parents advising him that his decision may change in a few years when he realizes he can make millions overseas living in luxury. Not to mention he may decide to play in a better league. 4 years is a long time. Especially at such a young age.
I wonder if the sens only allowed him to sign such a long deal ibecause there is an out clause? There must be.
I wonder if the sens only allowed him to sign such a long deal ibecause there is an out clause? There must be.
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