Quote (LuLer @ 13 Mar 2023 16:03)
The plan is likely to burn a year of his ELC. He has a faster route to free agency through us than any other team.
Doubt he was guaranteed anything more than that.
He would've been a FA on Aug 15, and would've been free to sign with any other team. However, he chose to sign with the Canucks, so he's now lolnux property for another 2 years. I don't think burning a year of ELC is a plan you explain to the family, it's literally what most college guys have as a leverage if they're pending FA within the months lol. Basically an incentive, don't go to FA and have your choice with other NHL teams, we will give you NHL salary for the remaining months, so it burns a year of your ELC without having to spend the full year. Drance/Dahli reported that Alvin laid out the plan about his development and they were impressed. Rathbone also spoke highly of the org and development, despite lookin like he won't get a chance in the NHL due to OEL and some others taking a spot over him lol
If tochett isn't full of shit, he should be playing on the team to "evaluate" him, like an extended training camp. However, we all know that's all BS cuz Tochett is trying to win the cup here, playing hughes 30min and petey 24min, especially with a 4 game winning streak lmao. I hope McDonaugh sticks around and becomes to first prospect that spends quite some time in the AHL and develop into a NHLer under this new regime, instead of bolting to a different team after his 2yrs is up.