31 Thoughts: With Stanley Cup awarded, NHL faces new questions - Sportsnet.ca
Well at least they are trying. $7.5 x 8 years would have been one of the best contracts in the league as soon as next year. In his podcast interview Dundon said he thought the RFA tide was turning back to lower numbers after getting out of control. Said that Andrei could accept a huge deal now and be set for life or wait a year and then negotiate but risk injury and league factors coming into play. I don't blame Andrei for betting on himself but I'd love to have him signed for 8 years.
Later on Laine:
Looks like Carolina is exploring all options.
Later on NJ:
Sounds a lot like Fleury or Bean to me. Similar to the Gauthier for Keane deal, one of Fleury/Bean for #18 or #20 kicks the can down the road past the expansion Draft.
Could be Skjei as well. Fleury is under team control for at least 3 years and is 24, Skjei is 26 and under control for 4 years.