TOP 25 WORST CONTRACTS in FNHL (May 2013)

[PigsRule]

Thought it'd be a good idea to build off the 2011-12 TOP 25 Worst Contracts in FNHL and post a 2012-13 update.

At the end of Franchise NHL's 3rd year, we've still got some contracts floating around that seem over inflated especially in light of the 2013-14 salary cap coming down to $64.3m from the 2011-12 value of $70.3m.

Here's a list of the 25 worst player contracts i've noticed in FNHL as we prep rosters for the off-season + pending 2013 Free Agency period which starts August 11th:

• :TBL: RW - David Jones, $6.3m (2014-2015) - a good Amnesty Buy Out candidate
• :CLG: D - Jay Bouwmeester, $6.7m (2013-2014) - paid Top 5 $$ but doesn't perform like one
• :NAS: LW - Marcus Folingo, $6.0m (2015-16) - 2012 FA bidding war target
• :CLG: C - Artem Anisimov, $6.0m (2014-2015) - paid like a "Sedin"
• :NYR: C - Mikeal Backlund, $4.7m (2014-2015) - still hasn't done anything in NHL
• :ANA: D - Luca Sbisa, $4.2m (2014-2015) - hasn't produced much
• :NYR: D - Zybnek Michalek, $4.0m (2014-2015) - needs a contract "re-set"
• :CHI-NHL: D - Nick Schultz, $3.5m (2013-2014) - over-priced 2012 FA signing
• :PHI-NHL: D - Ron Hainsey, $4.5m (2012-2013) - at least his deal is ending
• :STL-NHL: D - Erik Johnson, $4.5m (2014-2015) - failing to live up to his potential
• :EDM: D - Tom Gilbert, $4.0m (2013-2014) - worth $$ in real NHL but not fantasy
• :BUF-NHL: D - Steve Montador, $3.7m (2013-2014) - didn't play this season
• :DET-NHL: RW - Ryan Smyth, $4.0m (2013-2014) - ready for retirement in fantasy
• :NYI: C - Tuomo Ruutu, $5.4m (2014-2015) - injured so much in 2012-13
• :TBL: LW - Ryan Malone, $4.5m (2014-2015) - barely on the ice to earn contract
• :NYR: LW - Evander Kane, $9.0m (2016-2017) - only because NYR allowed him to slip into FA only to resign him at a 35% premium
• :BUF-NHL: LW - Dany Heatley, $7.5m (2013-2014) - lost his mojo a couple of yrs ago
• :CLS: C - Brooks Laich, $5.3m (2014-2015) - declining production due to injuries + age
• :CAR-NHL: RW - Devin Setoguchi, $5.8m (2014-2015) - another yr, another underwhelming season
• :CLG: LW - Sergei Kostitsyn, $5.7m (2014-2015) - NHL team rebuilding + stresses defence
• :MON-NHL: C - Michael Cammalleri, $6.0m (2013-2014) - not same "Cammi" as past + now his NHL team is rebuilding
• :NAS: C - Paul Statsny, $6.6m (2014-2015) - hasn't lively up to the value of his contract
• :TOR-NHL: LW - Bobby Ryan, $8.4m (2014-2015) - type of contract that hand-cuffs a team
• :MON-NHL: LW - Matt Moulson, $8.0m (2015-2016) - a bit over-priced but productive
• :FLO: D - Alex Pietrangelo, $6.8m (2015-2016) - ordinary yr + didn't deserve stud contract

* Goalies were not included on this list as they have significant value in this goalie starved league so the likes of :WIN: Bryzgalov $13.7m, :DAL-NHL: Crawford $12.0m, :MIN-NHL: Anderson $10.0m, :NAS: Montoya $6.7m,  :VAN: Mason $5.0m, :VAN: Garon $5.0m, :NAS: Dekanich $4.7m will only be listed in this footnote.

[PigsRule]

lots of guys on this list that could use an Amnesty Buy Out.

there are also a number of bad contracts for defensemen.
i've learned that sometimes it's best to let the player walk to Free Agency instead of handing them a big extension.

[PsychoticPondGoons]

#8 Nick Schultz was a bad contract we took on to do a deal with :ANA:

We just cut his head off and dumped the body into the ravine past the train tracks. The body's still warm. LOL

[hockeyfreak47]

Even the Stanley cup champ :PHO: has a bad contract Tomas Vokoun, $8.0m (2015-2016) for a back up goalie  :doh:

[snugerud]

after Fleury's performance in the last 2 games,  Vok should be the starter.  I love and hate Fleury.  We have a Rhinna /Chris Brown thing going on.

[jackdaniels]

It's good to see no one from Jersey made this year's list. :thumbsup:

[PigsRule]

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2. :CLG: D - Jay Bouwmeester, $6.7m (2013-2014) - paid Top 5 $$ but doesn't perform like one

received an extension and will earn $3.9m (2013-2016).

8. :CHI-NHL: D - Nick Schultz, $3.5m (2013-2014) - over-priced 2012 FA signing

received a 1-yr buy out and might have a tough time getting a new deal in FNHL.

9. :PHI-NHL: D - Ron Hainsey, $4.5m (2012-2013) - at least his deal is ending

contract expired and was recently signed to a 2-yr 0.2m deal by :NAS:

13. :DET-NHL: RW - Ryan Smyth, $4.0m (2013-2014) - ready for retirement in fantasy

received a 1yr buy out and is currently seeking a new free agent contract.

17. :BUF-NHL: LW - Dany Heatley, $7.5m (2013-2014) - lost his mojo a couple of yrs ago

got an Amnesty Buyout from the Sabres and is currently being bid on by several teams as a free agent including :NYI: :NJD: :DET-NHL: :SJ:

20. :CLG: LW - Sergei Kostitsyn, $5.7m (2014-2015) - NHL team rebuilding + stresses defence

signed on with the KHL and suddenly became expendable this off-season and received a 1yr buyout.

21. :MON-NHL: C - Michael Cammalleri, $6.0m (2013-2014) - not same "Cammi" as past + now his NHL team is rebuilding

the league handed him an Amnesty Buyout deal and is currently a pursued free agent getting interest from 3 teams :DET-NHL: :NYI: :NJD:

[snugerud]

I am fine with the Tuomo Ruutu contract.  He may have been injured but when he did play he has my 2nd best points per game player on the team and for much less money

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Ruutu is like Havlat. Studs when they play.
Or should I say when they're healthy enough to play.