RWJC Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Insider On Panthers' Star Player: "We May Be Watching His Final Shifts In Florida" James Wilson Wednesday, June 05, 2024 As the Florida Panthers make their charge into the Stanley Cup Finals for a second straight year, the spotlight not only highlights their pursuit of the Stanley Cup but also casts a shadow over the future of defenseman Brandon Montour. With a cap hit of $3.5 million that is likely to double given his impressive performances, Montour's tenure with the Panthers hangs in the balance. The past season, the 30-year-old recorded eight goals, 33 total points, a +1 plus/minus rating, 67 blocked shots, and 104 hits across 66 games played. General Manager Bill Zito faces a pivotal offseason decision, as Montour's escalating market value and the team's salary cap constraints may force a tough choice. Prioritizing other core players, such as Gustav Forsling, for financial flexibility and strategic fit, Zito's maneuvers suggest we may be witnessing Montour's final games in a Panthers uniform, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet. Montour, known for his grit and setting franchise records as a right-shot defenseman, seems undeterred by the looming contract discussions, focusing instead on the immediate goal of playoff success. "I've played enough in this league to know the contract is going to be there, no matter what," Montour stated, putting his team's postseason ambitions over personal concerns. Over his four seasons with Florida, Montour amassed 37 goals, 147 total points, a +33 plus/minus rating, 234 blocked shots, and 279 hits across 239 games played. He was an All-Star and finished 12th in Norris Trophy voting in the 2022-23 season. https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/06/insider-on-panthers-star-player-we-may.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 No thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Depends on what he wants, but he likely won't come cheap. If Florida wins they probably won't care all that much, here's hoping they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 7x7 for Montour, trade Hronek for whatever we can get. Call it a day. Just me dreaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain insano Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 As much as I would love montour, we got bigger team needs, now reinhart on the other hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaasty Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Can we aquire Forsling back for a Clendening level prospect? Too much to ask? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, RWJC said: Insider On Panthers' Star Player: "We May Be Watching His Final Shifts In Florida" James Wilson Wednesday, June 05, 2024 As the Florida Panthers make their charge into the Stanley Cup Finals for a second straight year, the spotlight not only highlights their pursuit of the Stanley Cup but also casts a shadow over the future of defenseman Brandon Montour. With a cap hit of $3.5 million that is likely to double given his impressive performances, Montour's tenure with the Panthers hangs in the balance. The past season, the 30-year-old recorded eight goals, 33 total points, a +1 plus/minus rating, 67 blocked shots, and 104 hits across 66 games played. General Manager Bill Zito faces a pivotal offseason decision, as Montour's escalating market value and the team's salary cap constraints may force a tough choice. Prioritizing other core players, such as Gustav Forsling, for financial flexibility and strategic fit, Zito's maneuvers suggest we may be witnessing Montour's final games in a Panthers uniform, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet. Montour, known for his grit and setting franchise records as a right-shot defenseman, seems undeterred by the looming contract discussions, focusing instead on the immediate goal of playoff success. "I've played enough in this league to know the contract is going to be there, no matter what," Montour stated, putting his team's postseason ambitions over personal concerns. Over his four seasons with Florida, Montour amassed 37 goals, 147 total points, a +33 plus/minus rating, 234 blocked shots, and 279 hits across 239 games played. He was an All-Star and finished 12th in Norris Trophy voting in the 2022-23 season. https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/06/insider-on-panthers-star-player-we-may.html Ominous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Ideal Hughes partner. Now this guy is worth the $7M that Hronek could have asked for. Sign Zadorov, Montour, and Myers and then bring up Juulsen full time. Hughes - Montour Soucy - Myers Zadorov - Juulsen Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Ominous Watch out Montour. Don’t ask for too much in contract negotiations or… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 minutes ago, RWJC said: Watch out Montour. Don’t ask for too much in contract negotiations or… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 The guy is already 30, and struggled to make an impact until he reached Florida. Maybe it's just me, but I'd be really wary of handing out a long-term deal to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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