Sidgeni Malkby
Registered User
I didn’t think you did. He just won’t hit JJ levels of hatred because he’s not useless. Not unless Tanev becomes totally awful next season.
Part of that is Sullivan being married to Tanev on L4. It’s more a bad contract for a 3rd liner for now, but he’s on L4. I did find it funny when 10 games in some people had decided that the contract was in fact good and he’d be in the top 6. His production slowed down. He’s a good energy guy for the bottom 6 who JR went insane for because he’s sometimes unhinged. It’s better than a terrible D getting a huge contract but neither should have happened.
Cal Clutterbuck has a similar contract with the Islanders. He's also a 4th liner. He made our life difficult last year which is why (I believe) JR went for Tanev.
I originally was concerned about the salary, but for what he brings to the table, I think he's worth it. He just needs to be the leader on that line though, and not just a part of it.