It is a very rare occurrence for the New York Ranger’s front office to make a consensus good decision. With the fierce splintering of hockey fans into different perspectives, most signings or trades send everyone off into their respective tribe.
However, with the Harvard alumni, Gorton has inspired a unanimous verdict. The Contract has both decent term and a fair average annual value. It is a tricky situation when it comes to dealing with restricted free agents.
In most cases, offering a player a bridge deal is penny smart and dollar stupid. In addition to costing the team more money down the road, it can also cause tension during negotiations.