Think you can sign Jeannot to that cheap of a deal after trading an entire draft class for him? I know he got hurt, and that might hurt is leverage, but seems like a really cheap deal.

If he's playing bottom pair and PK mins, he'll be fine. Wish the Canes still had him in that roll tbh.

Maybe he gets that for a 2-year deal but not 4 years. I think he works his way to the 2x6 deal that was rumored when he was first traded. I just don't really see the deal going above 1.5 at least right now because he didn't produce much and then got hurt.

You aren't giving Fluery enough credit. I would be totally fine with him on the third pair. He proved he earned a shot at a regular spot in the lineup after last season. Forward core is rough though. Hopefully a couple guys can make the team out of camp and hold their own. But those three guys are gonna seriously need to elevate to be serviceable regulars.

I absolutely love the way Fleury skates as a D-Man, my biggest concern would his defensive play over the course of a season. He's a much better puck-mover than Ian Cole, but he would be able to move bodies, clear the net etc. Ian Cole started off decently last year and fell off a cliff it seemed after All-Star break. Maybe if Fleury earns that 3rd Pair role I can appreciate him more, the more I watch him play.

Yeah Fluery is a great skater and his offensive mind and ability are very promising. He did improve quiet a bit defensively last year, but obviously needs more improvement to be a rock solid option for 10-15 minutes a game all year. I think he has all the right tools and his mind is in the right place. I truly think he will step up next year and earn his job. Cole had a bit of a dip in play during the allstar break/February time, but I was impressed with him all season. I think he is a better puck mover than Fluery and he's a defensive machine. Definitely our best DFD last season IMO. I hope he's able to return on a cheap contract, but I don't know how likely that is. Because in reality, he should be earning in the 4 mil range. Even at his age, he is worth that amount for what he provides. He can still be a great top 4 option for many teams. I wouldn't be surprised if he sticks around in the environment in Tampa for cheap, but also wouldn't be shocked if he got like a 4+ mil x 1 or 2 year deal from a fringe team with money to spend