Predators and Trotz BLASTED for Bloated Contracts: Just How bad Are the Books?

Are the Nashville Predators making smart moves with their contracts? Dive into the world of NHL financials as experts analyze recent signings and their potential impact on the team's future.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down The Athletic's list of worst NHL contracts, focusing on Brady Skjei's $7 million AAV deal and Nicolas Hague's $5.5 million AAV contract. They explore the controversial Juuse Saros extension and discuss the buyout implications for Matt Duchene and Kyle Turris.

The hosts also highlight some favorable contracts on the Predators' books, including Ryan O'Reilly and Nick Perbix.

Tune in for insider perspectives on how these deals could shape Nashville's roster and cap situation in the coming seasons. Will the Predators' contract strategy pay off in the long run?

0:00 Intro: Discussing Predators' best and worst contracts

5:42 Brady Shea's contract among NHL's worst deals

20:17 Analyzing Nick Hague's potential fit with Predators

26:40 Juuse Saros' contract: Good value for Nashville?

31:04 Buyouts still impacting Predators' salary cap

34:08 Underrated contracts on Nashville's books

37:06 Waiting on Luke Evangelista to sign deal

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