Panarin's new 2 year deal worth $12M

[hf101 3,068]

Interesting bridge deal for Panarin.  This seems more money than other bridge deals. that are generally around the $4M mark, but then again this was the Calder trophy winner and Panarin is 25. 

 

Scotty Bowman will have an interesting summer clearing some cap space.  I wonder if they make an attempt to trade Crawford to protect Darling in the expansion draft?

 

 

[jammer2 5,216]

  The Hawks were totally forced to pay out this type of money. In fact, they got a big of a break. It's one thing to have a wicked rookie season, finishing top 10 in scoring etc....but to follow that up, with another game breaking season??  He's 25 like you said, he is in his prime even though he's in the second season...which is why he is not going through a 2nd year jinx that is so prevalent with other players.

 

 After these two years, Panarin gets over 10 mill a year. This will force the Hawks to do the unthinkable, trade Toews or have 3 players taking up max cap space.....and I don't think you can compete properly with those kinda numbers. Should be interesting when decision times comes.