Anthony Peluso was claimed early last year on waivers by the Winnipeg
Jets, and at time the rookie played more than a regular shift on the third
line. In a bit of a shocker, the kid was rewarded with a two year, one –way
contract with an average cap hit of $562,500. Might not sound like allot of
money, but he`s all but 100% locked in a spot for next year’s team. Obviously
he proved enough in his five games with Winnipeg (2 assists).¸
The Jets for the second time in the off-season surprised some, by giving
defenseman Paul Postma a two-year one-way deal. The sophomore played in 34
games this season scoring four times with five assists. Winnipeg by no means
were forced into giving the two contracts out being both were restricted free
agents; they must see something in both to give them guaranteed deals.
Again a bit of a
stunner to see the Boston Bruins give youthful forward Jordan Caron a one-way
deal worth $640,000; he`s been up and down from the minors for three seasons.
He better hope he has a good training camp, or the Bruins would have waive him
and bury him in the minors all year.
The Bruins also
signed a new backup goalie; Chad Johnson earned himself a one year, one way
contract. Johnson should have become the backup last year in Phoenix,
outplaying then backup Jason Laberbera every chance he had. Very shrewd signing,
the American netminder should be able to start 15-20 times next season.
Nashville has
found a cheaper replacement for Jordin Tootoo. Like Peluso, before the season
started Nashville claimed Rich Clune on waivers from LA. But unlike Peluso,
Clune played a regular role with the Preds, playing in all but one game last
year. Two years, with a cap hit of $850,000, what a job by Clune`s agent, it
would have been hard to say no for much less, but they got the job done.
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