Blake Wheeler was awarded a one-year deal worth $2.2 million after his arbritration hearing. This will certainly spell the end of Marc Savard with the Bruins as his contract, position and value almost certainly makes him the most attractive tradeable asset. With a Savard trade comes the era of Tyler Seguin who would likely slot into a bottom-six centre role and could have a fantasy impact as the season moves on. Lots of interesting things happening in Boston. Who could use Savard? Well, almost anyone would want this guy as he is an 80+ point skilled centre with tremendous vision and good locker room presence. The rumours were flying before, but the mill will be churning out more and more in light of the Wheeler contract.
The thing I don't understand is how Clarke MacArthur managed to be awarded $2.4 million? If anyone can explain that to me, go right ahead... I do own him in a dynasty league, but only as a depth player (I nearly wrote scorer, but then thought better of it).
Peter Regin signed a two-year deal with an approximate $1 million cap hit ($950,000 next season and $1,050,000 in 2011-12). He is a highly rated yongster that should be given a solid opportunity to produce. He isn't a viable option at the draft table for single-year leagues, but could find relevance later in the season, so keep him on the radar.
And because what is any hockey news nowadays without some mention of Ilya Kovalchuk? This time its crazy Russian Alexander Medvedev, KHL president, offering the high-scoring winger a 17-year, $102 million deal to play on ANY team he desires. Um, what?? What happens after five or six season when the KHL folds - does Kovalchuk still get paid?
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