Report: NHL team far apart with young core member on a new deal

Without this guy in the fold, the team will take a big step backward.

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Published 6 years ago
Report: NHL team far apart with young core member on a new deal
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Sportsnet analyst and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has leaked a report today from the ongoing negotiations between the Vegas Golden Knights and recently acquired restricted free-agent defenseman Nate Schmidt.

Check it out:


Wow, Nate Schmidt isn’t an NHL All-Star or anything, but $1 million or less seems like an insulting deal for someone thought to be a future core member of the NHL’s newest franchise. Golden Knights general manager George McPhee may be playing with fire here, as other players may stand up and take notice of his hard line negotiations. 

What do you think, what’s a fair deal and term for the 26 year-old blue liner?