I mean. If it's about them not paying players, that's just kind of well documented fact, no?
Wild that they didn't have a deal worked out with Rantanen prior to completing the trade, if that's true.
If he walks it'll be remembered as peak NHL GM incompetence.
Wild that they didn't have a deal worked out with Rantanen prior to completing the trade, if that's true.
If he walks it'll be remembered as peak NHL GM incompetence.
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To the point where you'd suspect the owner insisted on it because no GM is risking his job on it.
It's insane to pretend they would.
Everyone loves the owner and how the team is run.
It's not rocket science. The Canes are run to make the most money for the ownership group. Which is fine.
Let's just not play make believe that they pay guys.
I accept your apology.
If they aren't willing to pay his fair market rate (and COL aren't either), then he likely lands with a club that is willing to.
Teams like TOR, MTL, NYR and CHI may start to flex more financial weight.
He'll easily get $14 as a UFA, probably July 1.
Also Raleigh is a nice place but it's small and maybe not where he wants to be personally for the next 7-8 years
Granted, said weapon is shooting at 4%, which doesn't help things. But they tried! And gambled! And it's probably gunna blow up on them
If he walks it's just mind mindbogglingly terrible.
Beyond that, no. The 2026 Canes will be much worse. Much much worse.
Awesome!