Philipp Kurashev has signed a new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

No issues here

League screwed

This is less than his QO isn't it? I wonder if there'll be some performance bonuses lumped in.

cant have performance bonuses unless its an ELC or 35+ contract or if player was injured the year before...
probably this will be one way tho, whereas his QO was 2 way, so itll guarantee him more in case he got sent down, and deter hawks from sending him down

Thanks, always forget about that PB rule. I figured he might take the 2-way given the Hawks situation and he's somewhat established but a trade is always possible and he did get sent down for a short stint early last year so I guess the solidified salary is more valuable at this point. Hopefully just pennies to him by the end of his career.

Plus I think his QO is much lower than I originally thought

League min...kind of shocked. Wasn’t expecting a huge number but that’s surprising.

Kurashev = Hinostroza, Kahun, Hayden, Kampf

AKA: he’s a capable third liner with a decent centerman or at best he’s the worst forward on your second like at best.

AKA v2.0: This guy never earns above 2.5 million on the cap hit unless the ceiling jumps dramatically.

yeah i hope hes up all year... i could see him having chemistry with Reichel since both speak German as their first language, but Kurashev is definitely among the most skilled players there right now

Can’t wait for someone to vote no on this signing

I’m a big fan of Kurashev. Hopefully he can turn it around this year a bit. Maybe get more looks on PP and offensive zone. Can’t believe he’s only given league minimum.

Sometimes players sign less than the QO because they get and one-way deal and the QO is a two-way

Noice little "what else ya got?" contract here.