The hockey season is just starting, and teams are already making big moves with new contracts.
In the first week of the 2024-25 NHL season, Ottawa Senators secured Linus Ullmark for several years. Just days before, Jeremy Swayman signed an eight-year deal with the Bruins for $66 million. This former Boston pair now has to show they can handle being top goalies on their own. They’re earning big bucks, so expectations are high.
After beating the Bruins in their opening game, Florida Panthers announced an exciting eight-year deal for Carter Verhaeghe worth $56 million. He’s been a scoring machine with 76 goals over two seasons and led his team in last spring’s Stanley Cup run with 11 goals.
Linus Ullmark signs four-year extension with Senators
Ottawa traded for Ullmark this offseason, giving him a chance to shine as their main goalie since his time with the Bruins in 2021. He won the Vezina Trophy in 2023; now he must keep up that elite performance more consistently in Ottawa.
Fans might think these deals show how much trust teams have in their players’ potential.
Carter Verhaeghe is staying in Sunrise
Verhaeghe’s long-term contract ensures he remains a key player for Florida Panthers. His impressive goal-scoring ability makes him valuable to the team’s future success.
Jeremy Swayman finally gets his bag from Boston
Swayman’s negotiations with Boston were tough and publicized, but they reached a deal that keeps him wearing a Bruins jersey. As one of the league’s promising young goaltenders, he’s expected to continue performing at high levels.
With all these changes happening fast, what do you think about these contract extensions?
