I just thought -- could it mean that Carlson's CURRENT contract is coming off the books, but they might resign him, maybe to a lower AAV follow-up?

i could be wrong, but i don't believe they can actually do that.  I think i sort of suggested that a few years ago with some player and someone educated me it can't be done -  part of the players CBA. 
Just a recollection, though, i might just be getting contact high from the ole FLA redneck

Fever locked up for 7 years x 6m per. Good deal!! Great deal if he can stay healthy!!


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1940044375347843241

Must be nice to be a dynasty where players will absolutely do whatever it takes to play there.. Fl remains intact once again, resigning both Bennett and Ekblad to sweetheart/hometown deals.   
Oh, and you can breath Rich, they also extended "Marchy".. So, no Rats in DC.. 

Interesting draft. Seems like they are now going for more size in general. I liked what they did and they almost got Fiddler in the second round.  It's going to be more interesting to see what they do with signing new guys.


That being said, this year is a transition year as Ovi and Carlson contracts come off after this coming season.

I find it sort of startling that Patrick said very matter-of-factly that the Ovie and Carlson contracts are coming off the books next year.  We all expect Ovie to retire/return to Russia to play, but hearing a comment that suggests that Carlson won't be with the team after next season will probably make several people here quite happy. 

okay i see the point of signing him and giving up a 3rd, but instead they gave up a 2nd to guarantee him.  The 6th round is peanuts.  I mean...a sixth round pick...that's 181 - 212 picks into a total of 224 pick draft.  Thats not far from "undrafted"  I mean its still a pick and Im sure you could get a player that develops into something, and there has to be some value on a 6th round pick, but...it aint much in trade value.  Or am i just undervaluing the 6th round?


I don't know or follow the AHL guys at all so i have no idea who this guy is or what he is worth, but this does seem a little odd.
Looks like a 3C to me.  Maybe its goodbye to Lars.