Inside the NHL’s Biggest Contract Blunders of 2025: Shocking Surprises from Huberdeau to Provorov
The bigger trouble lies in his age. At 33 (in December), with five years left, the clock is likely ticking on Couturier’s top-six upside. Over the final few years of his deal, it’s more than likely that Couturier will slip further into third-line territory. It’s possible that another summer to recover and the wisdom of Rick Tocchet can turn things around, but it’ll take a large and unexpected leap for Couturier to be a $7.8 million player in the short term — let alone for the remainder of his deal.
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