Perunovich isn't necessarily our best prospect, he just has the best numbers. Mikkola possesses a different skill set that isn't as flashy, but just as valuable. I honestly think Niko has a better chance of becoming a full time NHL'er. Andronov is also up there in our prospect rankings, although as a forward it is difficult to make comparisons.
Best prospect is so subjective depending on what you prefer. He’s playing with more physically developed players than Andronov, and definitely has more offensive upside than Mikkola. Mikkola probably has the edge in skating though peranovich has some quality skating. If he can have a Krug like impact then that is one heck of a player. He seems like a late bloomer so hey let’s see what he has first before we make judgements
Agreed. I wasn't judging Perunovich, just questioning Wheeler's appraisal of him as our best prospect. I agree that naming a "best" prospect is very subjective.
Mikkola is more a sure thing as NHLer but projects as 4-6 dman. Perunovich could be much more.
RFA. You have to be 27 on July 1 or have accrued 7 seasons of pro service to be a UFA.
My guess is that it would slide, but maybe just the first year would be dropped just like all the other contracts around the league. Depending on how long this goes on, free agency could be really weird this off-season.
He actually hasn’t signed the contract yet, because there’s a moratorium on contract signings. He can either sign a contract that would allow him to play this year if the NHL resumes, or it would be a contract that begins next year if the NHL doesn’t resume (all per JR and DA).
Pardon my ignorance, but is there a trial period before burning a year on the elc like the 9 game thing for CHL guys?
