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Sportsnet Discusses Chandler Stephenson’s And Jonathan Marchessault’s Future…………….
Regarding concluding a deal with Jonathan Marchessault, an unrestricted free agent, we have been quite transparent about our sentiments. Yes, we are aware that the organization would love to retain the Conn Smythe winner from 2023, but as hockey fans in Vegas have often heard, “hockey is a business.” Keeping that in mind, it will be difficult to reach agreements with Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, and the other unrestricted free agents on VGK.
Now that they’ve locked up Noah Hanifin, Vegas will have a difficult time re-signing Marchessault, center Chandler Stephenson, and rental Anthony Mantha. Nobody would hold it against the late-blooming Marchessault (career earnings of $29 million) if he were to pull an Alex Killorn and accept the highest bid. –On Sportsnet.ca, Luke Fox
Fans of Vegas believe that #81 should make a big splash, but as a Golden Knight and in Las Vegas. Although VGK is aware of the bad publicity they will experience if they let Marchessault to walk, they nonetheless respect the supporters’ wishes. It will enrage a fan base that for seven seasons has been receiving nearly all they could ask for. But a Stanley Cup trophy that was won a year ago isn’t going to fill the vacuum left by the team’s most cherished and accomplished player.
An original Misfit essential to the defending champions’ on-ice success and off-ice culture is the Conn Smythe-winning Marchessault. Without a cap, the parties would undoubtedly be happy to continue their relationship after this season. However, Reilly Smith, General Manager Kelly McCrimmon’s 2023 cap casualty, is all it takes to show where sentimentality and practicality collide. –Fox on Sportsnet.ca
Stephenson is another Golden Knight that fans would prefer to see return in the upcoming season, but to a lesser extent. But both UFAs are dependent on one other for a limited quantity of capital.
In the NHL, there is still a great need for both centers and experienced post-season performances. J.T. Compher, a center who had previously scored 52 points, was acquired by the Detroit Red Wings for a hefty $25.5 million during the 2023 free agency class. Bottom line: If Stephenson is still unsigned by July, there will be a healthy market for his two-way services. Sportsnet.ca’s Fox
The front management of the Golden Knights will also need to decide whether to rent Anthony Mantha. Starting in the starting lineup, the hulking forward spent the whole postseason in the press box. Coach Bruce Cassidy of Vegas effectively declared the rental experiment a failure by leaving him out of the starting lineup in Game 4 against Dallas. It’s probable that the team may try to sign Mantha to a team-friendly contract despite his lack of influence during the playoffs. Why would he accept a “buy-in” type offer is the only issue. He soon found out where he and Cassidy stood.
I want to give my children a bright future, don’t I? That is my family’s motivation. – Marchessault Jonathan
Marchessault is the one player who shouldn’t have to consider a team-friendly contract. It’s not a good business move, even if the front office may disagree. Ask the supporters, please.