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 |