Hey Guys, I have lurked for years on the Forum, but think I should start participating a bit more. Always enjoy reading your comments.
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Do we know the details on what the immigration delay was that was foreseeable?
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He was unable to get a work visa until he signed his contract. The delay was within the normal time frame so absolutely foreseeable.
In terms of whether or not delaying signing was worth it, you have to weigh what he might have gained and lost. Given where the contract landed and where he is now practicing, I doubt he sees it as worth it. I imagine the impasse was over the AHL/Taxi Squad salary, which he obviously caved on. Had he gotten the one way, its harder to say, especially this year where teams are far more mindful of dollars.
If I was negotiating a contract as a player on the bubble to make the team, I would care far more about the minor league salary then the NHL number.