Seems like they were gonna get it done and then the isles kind of shifted their focus to varmalov and when they realized they could get him they were just like
Essentially forced to overpay Lee after missing on Breadman, the Lehner misfire, losing another top 9 center, not doing really anything else of note
One of the better July 1's in recent years. $22 million on that Aho signing bonus in the first year definitely makes that offer sheet interesting, but I don't see Carolina letting him go.
It's an easy match. If they can't pay him $12 mil. now and $9 mil. next year they shouldn't be a franchise.
Svech Aho Teuvo Nino Staal Necas Foegele Haula (Free agent/Kuokkanen) This will be just fine. Which is why I wish they’d invest in a top goaltender.
Even if Dundon didn’t want to stump up the cash, he knows there would be riots in the streets if he didn’t match. People would be wanting to cancel season tickets, burning Hurricanes merch, all that fun stuff.