Scuttlepuck Nhl Hockey Podcast

Johnny Gaudreau was tragically killed with his brother Matthew while riding their bicycles in New Jersey by an alleged drunk driver. Leon Draisaitl signs 8 year contract that will make him the highest paid player in the league. For now.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio   Title Player PK Subban  News Johhny Gaudreau and brother Matthew killed by driver while cycling Leon Draisaitl contract - 8 x $14MM - assuming cap goes up $5MM, wiil be 15%  of cap when it starts max contract is 20% of cap - $17.6MM for this year / $18.7 next year when McDavid signed 2018-19, his was 15.72% of $79.5MM Cap  Seth Jarvis contract with Carolina AAV $7.9 x 8  - unique - cap hit only $7.5/year - 29.4MM signing bonuses - $15.67MM deferred to day after contract expires - cap hit based on present value of $15.67MM (tiime value of money)  - no interest allowed to be given Interesting - nice savings plan for player, but loses out on investment opportunity for 8 years.  Oilers let Broberg and Holloway walk NH