ilduce39 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Citizen Erased said: I’m not sure it works that way with expired contracts. FWIW, per Wagner Petey didn’t go because he tried to get insured for future earnings and Sweden wasn’t willing to buck up. Spoiler The complications created by Bear’s injury show why it can be risky to play in the World Hockey Championship without a contract, as this could have real implications for his future earnings in the NHL. It’s ultimately why Elias Pettersson didn’t play for Team Sweden at this year’s tournament. Although his contract does run for one more year, Pettersson was seeking insurance to cover potential future earnings on his next contract, which is likely to be massive. The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation was unwilling — or unable — to cover the hefty insurance premiums involved in insuring an unknown future contract, so Pettersson didn’t go to the tournament. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/ethan-bear-shoulder-surgery-could-affect-contract-with-canucks-7150740 Which implies it’s possible to insure future earnings without a contract. Still pretty sure I read somewhere he had such insurance but can’t find the exact quote (I admittedly don’t look long). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 minute ago, ilduce39 said: FWIW, per Wagner Petey didn’t go because he tried to get insured for future earnings and Sweden wasn’t willing to buck up. Hide contents The complications created by Bear’s injury show why it can be risky to play in the World Hockey Championship without a contract, as this could have real implications for his future earnings in the NHL. It’s ultimately why Elias Pettersson didn’t play for Team Sweden at this year’s tournament. Although his contract does run for one more year, Pettersson was seeking insurance to cover potential future earnings on his next contract, which is likely to be massive. The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation was unwilling — or unable — to cover the hefty insurance premiums involved in insuring an unknown future contract, so Pettersson didn’t go to the tournament. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/ethan-bear-shoulder-surgery-could-affect-contract-with-canucks-7150740 Which implies it’s possible to insure future earnings without a contract. Still pretty sure I read somewhere he had such insurance but can’t find the exact quote (I admittedly don’t look long). Very interesting. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Moving him to alumni since it's fairly obvious that he at least won't be starting the year on our team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Hoping Ethan re-signs with us at some point, I think if he didn't get injured he'd 100% be starting here. Was a good player here, mobile & moves the puck well, scores the odd goal & defends okay. Kind of a Stecher type of player but bigger & probably a little more skilled. Again I think it would be nice to see him back with us at some point - would offer some nice depth & he's got upside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Bear is a UFA and can sign with anyone. So I am sure he will take the best deal for himself. Cap wise we won’t have any room for him unless we make a trade. It would be pretty hard to make a trade in December to open up cap space. I don’t really see him as an option for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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