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Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 5, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.
Thread: New York Islanders signed Julien Gauthier (2 Years / $787,500 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyScotty</b></div><div>I voted no.

I really like Gauthier as a prospect and giving him a chance is a smart move. But this is a one-way contract for TWO years on a team that has 14 forwards that are fighting for NHL roster spots that are subject to waivers and still have to re-sign Oliver Wahlstrom. Between Gauthier, Wahlstrom, Koivula, and Fasching they are either losing players to waivers or having really expensive players in the AHL (I know their cap hit gets buried but the actual cash). Gauthier is NOT a 4th line type player in the NHL so he has to beat out 3rd liners and this also blocks young guys like Dufour from getting ice time.</div></div>

One way deal only really effects what they pay him in the minors. It's definitely an indication that they expect him to be on the NHL roster, but if not it doesn't matter at all. Who cares if he makes an extra 300k in the minors?