Solid deal for the Flyers. They would of probably let him walk if not for the Niskanen retirement. Still a big hole in the top four that needs to be filled. Interesting to see if they go out and get a guy or put Ghost back in the top 4.
Tough time to be a UFA haha. I can't help but think he'd have gotten $2.5M-$3M with the same term last summer.
I think owners and players are on the same page and just want the NHL (and the world, of course) to get back to normal in a year or so. It's unfortunate that players have to lose some of their market value in the process, however, I think everyone kind of understands that it's short-term.
I think owners and players are on the same page and just want the NHL (and the world, of course) to get back to normal in a year or so. It's unfortunate that players have to lose some of their market value in the process, however, I think everyone kind of understands that it's short-term.
That being said, it'll be interesting to see what happens with Hall and Pietrangelo. I still think they both sign for max term, but the AAV's will undoubtedly be lower than they might have thought they'd be.
dammit i had him as an option for Riellys partner. Than again people say he is better now on the third pairing like Gudas so maybe its for the best
Oh well Demelo here we come
Yeah. I think there are a number of GM's around the league thinking they would've loved this guy at less than $2M AAV. I think he just really wanted to stay in Philadelphia.
That being said, it'll be interesting to see what happens with Hall and Pietrangelo. I still think they both sign for max term, but the AAV's will undoubtedly be lower than they might have thought they'd be.
Petro yes, Hall no. Difference is that Hall's a couple of years younger. His time to get paid may well be next off-season, when there's more certainty about when the COVID issue finally dissipates. I see him going for a 1 year deal with a contender, like Colorado, Boston, or Carolina. I see Petro, in the end, either going back to St. Louis or signing with Vegas.