THE BEGINNING OF OFF-SEASON MOVES

 

The Philly Flyers are making some big waves within the National Hockey League. They have recently signed former Phoenix Coyote goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a $51 million deal over the course of the next nine years. He now ranks among the top ten highest paid in the NHL. Their previous four seasons have recorded great point standings within the league, all 88 and over. Not only does it feel like there is a rise in the overall strength of the Flyers, but also they are making moves to secure a dynasty-esque team already, since their major problem in the last few playoffs has been goalie reliability.

Speaking of new deals, Devin Setoguchi signed a three-year, $9 million extension with the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks have certainly found a way to make ends meet when it comes to re-signing key players. Setoguchi says he was excited to sign the contract extension saying, “All the way from players to management, it has been one of the best situations I could have come in to. San Jose is such a great place to play. The organization is great and the team is top-notch. All the way through, it’s the best place to play in the NHL. I couldn’t be happier.”

        Including renegotiation deals within the past year, the Sharks have now locked in Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, and Devin Setoguchi for the next three years. With help from their young players like Logan Couture and Jason Demers, the Sharks veteran players will have an elite squad to contend with in the Pacific. They will continue to be a team that grows and amazes NHL fans, and a threat to other NHL teams.