The Contract That Won't Stop Haunting Him

There's a defenseman out there still paying the price for one of the worst financial decisions in NHL history, and free agency isn't giving him a clean slate. The ripple effects of that catastrophic deal continue to follow him into the open market, limiting his options and leverage when he should be at his peak earning potential. Front offices have long memories in this league, and sometimes a single bad contract can define the rest of your career trajectory.