NHL contract grades: Capitals blue line gets another boost in Matt Roy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL contract grades: Capitals blue line gets another boost in Matt Roy

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The contract The Washington Capitals sign defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year deal with a $5.75 million AAV. In top-four minutes over the last two seasons, the Los Angeles Kings’ expected and actual goal difference has been significantly better with him on the ice. That being said, there is some risk with the ol’ “contract year bump.” Roy’s previous projected value came in between $5 and $5.5 million and though he was excellent last season, there’s reason to be wary of any player taking a substantial jump at age 28. He seems like a natural fit given what he’s shown to date, but whether he can actually do it will dictate whether Roy can live up to this deal.

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Who is Matt Roy, and why is he set to cash in during NHL free agency?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Matt Roy, and why is he set to cash in during NHL free agency?

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After six very capable seasons, Matt Roy is poised to get the biggest contract of his NHL career. Let’s look at what Roy’s next contract could be worth, and which teams could be fits if Roy doesn’t return to L.A. A six-year contract worth $5 million a year on average would be worth six percent of the salary cap, which …

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