Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli on the Rising Popularity of Offer Sheets After St. Louis Blues’ Success with Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway
Frank Seravalli notes that GMs in the NHL have historically claimed offer sheets aren’t effective, pointing to past examples of players who switched teams without success. However, he believes that perception has changed, especially after the Blues acquired two young talents without giving up much, prompting other teams to rethink their strategies.
He mentions that owners have taken notice, pushing their GMs to explore offer sheets more actively. While it’s long been thought that owners hesitate to undermine each other, Seravalli argues that it’s actually GMs who prefer to maintain a collegial environment.
What Could Mikko Rantanen’s Next Contract Look Like?
When discussing Mikko Rantanen’s future contract, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor anticipate it to be quite pricey. Yaremchuk asks for an estimated AAV, to which Seravalli responds that it will likely start with a 12.
Gregor agrees, predicting Rantanen will command around $12.5 million. Yaremchuk suggests he’ll be just below Nathan McKinnon, adding that Rantanen is a lock for a top-five AAV, especially as current contracts like Elias Pettersson’s ($11.6 million) may shift once Leon Draisaitl’s deal kicks in next year.