Florida Panthers offer RFA Jonathan Huberdeau a two-year deal
Will the club's leading scorer last season sign on the line which is dotted?
According to TSN insider Bob McKenzie, the Florida Panthers have offered restricted free agent winger Jonathan Huberdeau a two-year contract extension.
FLA has given RFA Jonathan Huberdeau what it is terming its best offer on 2 year bridge deal. Huberdeau is still mulling it over.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 15, 2015 The former Calder Trophy-winner and his agent Allan Walsh are currently considering the offer on the table.
Rumors are swirling that other teams are considering presenting the 22-year-old forward with an offer sheet, something the Panthers are very likely to match.
A couple of teams have been kicking tires on Huberdeau offer sheet but it remains to be seen whether any are bold enough to take the plunge.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 15, 2015 In the case they do not choose to match, the compensation for Huberdeau would be draft picks determined by the AAV of the offer sheet.
| AVERAGE ANNUAL VALUE | COMPENSATION |
|---|---|
| Less than $1,205,377 | Nothing |
| $1,205,377-to-$1,826,328 | Third-round pick |
| $1,826,328-to-$3,652,659 | Second-round pick |
| $3,652,659-to-$5,478,986 | First and third-round picks |
| $5,478,986-to-$7,305,316 | First, second and third-round picks |
| $7,305,316-to-$9,131,645 | Two firsts, a second and third-round picks |
| $9,131,645 or greater | Four first-round picks |
Huberdeau rebounded from the dreaded "sophomore slump" in 2013-14 to lead the Cats in scoring last season with 54 points on 15 goals and 39 assists, all career-highs.
Here's hoping the two sides can wrap this up today and have the three-year vet in camp come Thursday.
What's going to happen?
| Huberdeau will sign the deal | 96 |
| Huberdeau will hold out | 18 |
| Huberdeau will get an offer sheet and remain a Panther | 29 |
| Huberdeau will get an offer sheet and go bye bye | 11 |
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