Hence the part about other assets.
$840,000 was Niku's base salary last season. Since his base salary was between $660,000 and $1 M a qualifying offer need to be 105% of his base salary so $882,000. While I'll agree Niku's play has disappointed to date I'm still holding onto his potential. I'd want to qualify Niku and give him another season in a more favourable role. Maybe on the 3rd pairing with Poolman.
I’m with you here. Niku and our vet singing like Beaulieu will split games in that spot. With injury Niku could move in any pair and even on right side. That would be a good third pair, Niku Poolman. Heinola is the wildcard next year. He likely starts with Moose but isn’t far away. He’ll be one season away or finish next year with the Jets. If Niku is not in the plans showcase him at the very least.
Yeah I'd definitely qualify Niku. When I say he's the next Petan I don't really mean that. I think he is more likely to be an NHL regular. I just don't think it will be on the Jets. I'd still like to add someone like Parayko (I know fat chance
) but a big guy with good skill is what we've lost in spades and what we need to get back. I know that Samberg will likely be that guy eventually but we need someone to fill in the gap.
Things better have changed big time since that last contract he signed. I get why Chevy did but I think Kulikov did as well.
I don't feel a small sample of not being garbage
RNH stinks. This has been the first season in a long time where he wasn't hurting his team on the ice. He's a 2C on a bad team and a 3C on a team that matters.
RNH stinks. This has been the first season in a long time where he wasn't hurting his team on the ice. He's a 2C on a bad team and a 3C on a team that matters.
he has no chance to make this team as a starter. he will sign and be a 7th dman at best and fill in when injuries hit. sort of like postma. he will never play when everybody is healthy. and I doubt very much Maurice doesn't like him more like he doesn't trust him.
Enough.
