Post by nyrgm on Aug 4, 2018 9:03:20 GMT -5
Hello Fans!
Sources today have confirmed that Carter Hutton has turned down an offer for an extension with the New York Rangers. The offer was a 3 year extension worth $8.25 million to back up Martin Jones through the 2021-22 season. Hutton played in 6 games last season for the rangers with a win and 2 losses credited to him and finished with a .915 S% and a GAA of 2.71. So it would seem unreasonable to not accept this offer unless there was something very wrong somewhere right? Right. However, sources have said that Carter has not brought forward any concerns regarding the team, its management style or anything else that could possibly contribute to this decision. In fact, it is alleged that Carter’s reasoning for turning down the offer was because he “would like to see what his role is going to be and how many games he might see with the Ranger’s before re-committing to a long term deal”. First off, 3 years is hardly a long term deal (unless you’re 33 years old). Secondly, the confusion as to what his role would be on the team should have been made very clear when the team signed Jones to an 8 year 50 million dollar contract this past offseason. Clearly, then, Hutton has some issue with either the players, management, or playing time.
At first glance, one could easily jump to the conclusion that Hutton was upset with his playing time or lack of opportunity. After all, Jones did see the start in 80 of the teams 82 games last season. However, many other goaltenders saw the nod that much as well including Henrik Lundqvist (79), Craig Anderson (82) and Marc Andre Fleury (79) with many more not far behind. Fact of the matter is that when you have an elite level goaltender that can eat up minutes, you use them, and why wouldn’t you. 2 of the 3 goaltenders who backed up these other guys made less than half of what Carter did last year and will make well under half of what we’ve offered him going forward. 1 of these 2 didn’t even play in a single game last season. Carter will make a great back-up whether its for us or someone else in the future but it’s completely unrealistic to think that at the age of 33 a starter position falling into your lap is a better option then guaranteed money, and lots of it, assuming that’s the issue.
Dick Brainless
Big Apple Babble
Sources today have confirmed that Carter Hutton has turned down an offer for an extension with the New York Rangers. The offer was a 3 year extension worth $8.25 million to back up Martin Jones through the 2021-22 season. Hutton played in 6 games last season for the rangers with a win and 2 losses credited to him and finished with a .915 S% and a GAA of 2.71. So it would seem unreasonable to not accept this offer unless there was something very wrong somewhere right? Right. However, sources have said that Carter has not brought forward any concerns regarding the team, its management style or anything else that could possibly contribute to this decision. In fact, it is alleged that Carter’s reasoning for turning down the offer was because he “would like to see what his role is going to be and how many games he might see with the Ranger’s before re-committing to a long term deal”. First off, 3 years is hardly a long term deal (unless you’re 33 years old). Secondly, the confusion as to what his role would be on the team should have been made very clear when the team signed Jones to an 8 year 50 million dollar contract this past offseason. Clearly, then, Hutton has some issue with either the players, management, or playing time.
At first glance, one could easily jump to the conclusion that Hutton was upset with his playing time or lack of opportunity. After all, Jones did see the start in 80 of the teams 82 games last season. However, many other goaltenders saw the nod that much as well including Henrik Lundqvist (79), Craig Anderson (82) and Marc Andre Fleury (79) with many more not far behind. Fact of the matter is that when you have an elite level goaltender that can eat up minutes, you use them, and why wouldn’t you. 2 of the 3 goaltenders who backed up these other guys made less than half of what Carter did last year and will make well under half of what we’ve offered him going forward. 1 of these 2 didn’t even play in a single game last season. Carter will make a great back-up whether its for us or someone else in the future but it’s completely unrealistic to think that at the age of 33 a starter position falling into your lap is a better option then guaranteed money, and lots of it, assuming that’s the issue.
Dick Brainless
Big Apple Babble