NHL Insider Reveals Ducks GM’s Unexpected Strategy on RFA Extensions—Could It Change the Franchise’s Future?
NHL Rumors: How Much Will Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier Make in Anaheim?
Some players play better knowing they have to play for something, while others strive knowing things are settled. But it is clear that when contract talks are the first thing discussed, rather than the play on the ice, it does affect players. So Verbeek is right there. Clearly, Lacombe is living up to his new deal.
But as NHLRumors.com has mentioned, the negotiation process has yet to start for Gauthier or Carlsson with the Ducks. As Verbeek mentioned, let’s see where the market is when these players become RFA on July 1. The salary cap is going up. But, interestingly, Lacombe was signed right after Luke Hughes signed his deal with the Devils.
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