Speculation: Why can't Scott Hartnell get a contract?

[ted2019]

He's known as fatty fall down for a reason.

 

[captainpaxil]

Im sure he could get the minimum and a 4th line agitator role but if Nashville isn't offering is it worth moving again for that

 

[Icebreakers]

There's no point in signing him because you would rather give that roster spot to a young player to develop.

 

[GoldOnGold]

Hartnell was still serviceable as a bottom-6 guy last year.

 

[OVO16]

Because he's trash

 

[Cyclones Rock]

He's got $1.25 million per year for the next 3 years still coming to him from his CBJ buyout, so I could see him sign for a league minimum deal during training camp or early in the season to replace an injured player.

 

[vandymeer13]

He's the type of player I'd prefer rather then see just a young green guy who is a cheap plug in and can skate. Hopefully the next CBA changes so teams dont rush young players and give them time in the ahl. And have vets play a lil longer. The league is like soccer on ice sad to see another physical player gone.

 

[elitepete]

You would think that he’d be able to fill in on someone’s 4th line bringing some scoring, physicality/agitation, and leadership abilities.

 

[Sparksrus3]

Pittsburgh will sign him to 1 year / $900,000 then he will play inspired hockey and put up 20-15-35 with 100 pims. On a side note Andrew Ladd and his $32 million dollar contract will not match my Hartnell scoring prediction .

LGI

 

[VanJack]

Hartnell is 'good in the room' as a leader from all reports. But league is getting younger and faster every season. And injuries and years have taken their toll on this player. Might have to accept a two-way deal from somebody, and work his way back up from the minors.

 

[Langdon Alger]

I’ve heard he wants to go to LA to play with Phaneuf.

 

[Lenerdosy]

He's the type of player I'd prefer rather then see just a young green guy who is a cheap plug in and can skate. Hopefully the next CBA changes so teams dont rush young players and give them time in the ahl. And have vets play a lil longer. The league is like soccer on ice sad to see another physical player gone.

But can he keep up to the point he can even be physical anymore? I admit I haven't watched much of him the last couple years but even at the tail end of his Philly tendure he really seemed to be slowing down pace wise.