This summer, NHL general managers showed remarkable restraint. They smartly locked up young players while cautiously giving declining players less term and money than previous offseasons.
Still, there were a few contracts signed this summer that come with concern. Here’s a look at ten of them:
1. Ryan Kesler, Anaheim Ducks
It’s definitely easy to understand why Ducks GM Bob Murray was willing to give Kesler a six-year contract extension worth a total of $41.25 million.