Bure to Mogilny Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Nice job by columbus for guaranteing this guy for three yearshttp://m.espn.go.com/nhl/story?storyId=10943379&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F%22%7DCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Wennberg was Columbus' first pick, 14th overall, in the 2013 NHL draft. Wennberg recently completed his rookie season with Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League, finishing second on the club with 16 goals and adding five assists in 50 games. He was a finalist for the league's Rookie of the Year award. A year earlier, Wennberg had 14 goals and 18 assists in 46 games for Djurgarden in Sweden's Allsvenskan League. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound native of Nacka, Sweden, has represented his country at several international events. Good for them but i wonder why they sign him now? Theres no guarantee he will be a stud. If is not is there a big risk or cost? Not sure how the elc works If its not a risk should we do the same with bo and shink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 ELC is the standard way of signing a rookie. 3 year deal worth up to just under a million dollars in salary plus performance bonuses(if any). No this is not a big risk. They signed him now because he developed well in Sweden and they want him to play in either Columbus next year or their AHL team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyHound93 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 If its not a risk should we do the same with bo and shink? I could be wrong, but I had thought we already signed them to their ELC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy Bank Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I could be wrong, but I had thought we already signed them to their ELC's. Yes we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robongo Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Wennberg looks to be a fantastic pick, one of many for Columbus last year. He had a great year with Frolunda, kid will be a star IMO. The 2013 draft really looks to have the potential to almost be as good as the 2003 NHL draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Wennberg has the potential to become one very special player, really enjoyed watching him play for Sweden during the WJC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Future finally looks good in Columbus. Ironically, things turned around for them when Rick Nash left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastDave Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 One of my hobby draft system had us picking Wennberg ahead of Horvat. So like DeltaSwede said, he could be a special player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioncanucksfan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Just wait until Kirby Rychel laces em up for the BJ's. Future is VERY bright for that team. After 15 years, they finally have management in place that know how to draft, trade and evaluate talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Just wait until Kirby Rychel laces em up for the BJ's. Future is VERY bright for that team. After 15 years, they finally have management in place that know how to draft, trade and evaluate talent. "Its a process" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Future finally looks good in Columbus. Ironically, things turned around for them when Rick Nash left. I don't think that's much of a surprise. They've gone from a one man team to a team that's developing in almost every position. Plus, Nash is one of the more overrated players in the league. He's good, but not good enough to carry a team on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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