Confirmed with Link: Nathan Bastian re-signs - 2 years, 1.35 mil. AAV

[Devs3cups]

Bastian Inks Two-Year Deal with Devils | RELEASE | New Jersey Devils

Nate Bastian returns to the Devils on a two-year contract

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[DerekDevils30]

Another very good deal.

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Happy with this

 

[Mirka the Turka]

Dang Bastian got 2 but McLeod only 1 year?

Would have thought it would be the other way around

 

[Devs3cups]

Bastian will be a UFA at the end of this deal.

 

[Classic Devil]

Dang Bastian got 2 but McLeod only 1 year?

Would have thought it would be the other way around

McLeod is an RFA at end of contract. Bastian will be a UFA. I think you should be happy about how it worked out.

 

[MVP Zacha]

So happy to see this. Nate is my boy.

 

[BurntToast]

McLeod is an RFA at end of contract. Bastian will be a UFA. I think you should be happy about how it worked out.

Fitz is playing 4D chess..

 

[glenwo2]

Good signing.

Nate is still a big boy that we kinda lack without him and Timo.

 

[Isles72]

I like his untapped upside (own him in fantasy league) but was surprised at how this unfolded with him not receiving a qualifying offer to netting a nice two year deal

 

[Triumph]

I like his untapped upside (own him in fantasy league) but was surprised at how this unfolded with him not receiving a qualifying offer to netting a nice two year deal

This is standard operating procedure for some teams. I'm surprised I don't see more teams doing it this off-season - most of the unqualified RFAs have gone to other teams.

 

[Blackjack]

I like his untapped upside (own him in fantasy league) but was surprised at how this unfolded with him not receiving a qualifying offer to netting a nice two year deal

You know the arbitration system is broken when teams decide they can get a better deal negotiating with players as UFAs.