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4 days ago
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Galvin receives praise from former Tigers star
Former Wests Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks says it was the 'smart decision' for the club to part ways with Lachlan Galvin given the contract saga would have become a messy distraction for both parties if it was allowed to fester. The Bulldogs confirmed last week that Galvin had joined the club effective immediately until the end of the 2028 season after the young five-eighth informed the Tigers earlier this year that he wouldn't entertain the idea of re-signing beyond 2026. The contract mess led to Galvin being dropped to NSW Cup for a game before he returned to the NRL side the following week. Galvin is now in line to make his Bulldogs debut next Monday against the Eels who were also after his signature. Brooks spent 11 seasons at the Tigers but informed the club in 2023 that he would leave at the end of the year to take up a lucrative deal with Manly. He's seen the toll contract negotiations can have on young stars at the club, and he hopes both Galvin and the Tigers can move on swiftly now that it's all sorted. 'I think the smart decision was made for them to part ways,' he told the NewsWire. 'It would have been a distraction if it went for another year. It's good for both parties. 'I don't know too much about what's going on, but looking at it, I feel like he's handled it really well for a 19-year-old. 'Not many guys that age can go through that with all the media pressure and so much noise going on. 'He still came out and played some good footy. There'll still be some news going on around him, but after a few weeks playing for the Bulldogs, hopefully that goes away and he can focus on playing good footy. 'He's a great player and he's a good young kid as well. Hopefully, it works out for him.' While Galvin has been the talk of the town lately, a man at the opposite end of his career has also been in the headlines with chat around whether Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans should keep his spot in the team. The veteran halfback has been a loyal servant for the Maroons throughout his illustrious career, but there have been calls for Tom Dearden to replace him following the game one defeat. Cherry-Evans put the disappointment behind him to star with three try assists as Manly bounced back to thrash the Broncos on Saturday night, with the skipper showing he still has it just days after copping a tough loss in Brisbane. 'When you have a big game like that (the Origin opener) and end up losing, I feel like you want to go out there and play straight away. He really led from the front,' Brooks said. 'To be doing what he's doing at his age by backing up three days later and then putting on a clinic, it just shows that he's a great player. 'There's been a lot of noise, so to put that to the side and put on a performance was great. 'I don't think the halves were the problem (for Queensland). They lost to a good Blues side, so whatever way they go is up to them. 'Hopefully, for his sake, he gets another crack.'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘The smart decision was made': Luke Brooks backs Lachlan Galvin and the Tigers to get on with business now that the young star has moved on
Former Wests Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks says it was the 'smart decision' for the club to part ways with Lachlan Galvin given the contract saga would have become a messy distraction for both parties if it was allowed to fester. The Bulldogs confirmed last week that Galvin had joined the club effective immediately until the end of the 2028 season after the young five-eighth informed the Tigers earlier this year that he wouldn't entertain the idea of re-signing beyond 2026. The contract mess led to Galvin being dropped to NSW Cup for a game before he returned to the NRL side the following week. Galvin is now in line to make his Bulldogs debut next Monday against the Eels who were also after his signature. Get to know our newest recruit, Lachie Galvin ðŸ'™ðŸ¤� — Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (@NRL_Bulldogs) June 1, 2025 Brooks spent 11 seasons at the Tigers but informed the club in 2023 that he would leave at the end of the year to take up a lucrative deal with Manly. He's seen the toll contract negotiations can have on young stars at the club, and he hopes both Galvin and the Tigers can move on swiftly now that it's all sorted. 'I think the smart decision was made for them to part ways,' he told the NewsWire. 'It would have been a distraction if it went for another year. It's good for both parties. 'I don't know too much about what's going on, but looking at it, I feel like he's handled it really well for a 19-year-old. 'Not many guys that age can go through that with all the media pressure and so much noise going on. 'He still came out and played some good footy. There'll still be some news going on around him, but after a few weeks playing for the Bulldogs, hopefully that goes away and he can focus on playing good footy. 'He's a great player and he's a good young kid as well. Hopefully, it works out for him.' While Galvin has been the talk of the town lately, a man at the opposite end of his career has also been in the headlines with chat around whether Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans should keep his spot in the team. The veteran halfback has been a loyal servant for the Maroons throughout his illustrious career, but there have been calls for Tom Dearden to replace him following the game one defeat. Cherry-Evans put the disappointment behind him to star with three try assists as Manly bounced back to thrash the Broncos on Saturday night, with the skipper showing he still has it just days after copping a tough loss in Brisbane. 'When you have a big game like that (the Origin opener) and end up losing, I feel like you want to go out there and play straight away. He really led from the front,' Brooks said. 'To be doing what he's doing at his age by backing up three days later and then putting on a clinic, it just shows that he's a great player. 'There's been a lot of noise, so to put that to the side and put on a performance was great. 'I don't think the halves were the problem (for Queensland). They lost to a good Blues side, so whatever way they go is up to them. 'Hopefully, for his sake, he gets another crack.'
New York Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Why these 5 NHL restricted free agents could become trade candidates this offseason
There will likely be some sticker shock when fans see some of the contracts players earn this offseason as we enter a new era of NHL salary cap growth. This inflationary climate means some teams have tough decisions to make on specific restricted free agents who are in line for significant raises. If the club is fully sold on the player's ability and long-term fit — and if the player is willing to stay — it's usually straightforward to agree to a lengthy contract extension that makes both sides happy. However, sometimes there is a gap between the agent's and the team's perceived value of the player or their future role, and that's when matters can become complicated. Advertisement For example, if a player breaks out in their platform season, the surging cost of that RFA's next contract can scare a team. In that case, they could look to explore a 'prove it' two or three-year bridge deal that clocks in at a lower cap hit instead of making a massive long-term commitment. In extreme cases, teams can sell high on the player and trade them, similar to what the Buffalo Sabres did when they dealt Casey Mittelstadt to the Colorado Avalanche at the 2024 trade deadline. It's widely assumed that the Detroit Red Wings' surprising decision to trade Filip Hronek to the Vancouver Canucks in 2023, when he was in the middle of a breakout, was at least partially motivated by the fear of what his next contract in the 2024 offseason would cost, as another example. Teams must be more proactive and delicate when handling their RFAs, especially after the St. Louis Blues successfully offer-sheeted Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg last summer. The idea of an offer-sheet frenzy this offseason seems overblown, but it is a more legitimate leverage ploy for players in negotiations than ever before. Here, we will examine five fascinating RFA quandaries teams will face this offseason. This is not meant to be a list of players who are guaranteed to be out the door in summer trades; it's just that their contract situations are complex and will require extra thought and consideration. A favorable contract extension would probably be the No. 1 preference for these teams, but if talks go sideways, it could open the door to the possibility of a trade. Contract projections: eight years at $8 million (Evolving-Hockey), five years at $7.2 million (AFP Analytics) Bowen Byram doesn't seem like an ideal long-term fit in Buffalo for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the Sabres already have $19.35 million committed long-term to Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power, two offensively gifted left-shot defensemen. It probably doesn't make sense for Buffalo to dole out another huge contract to a third left-shot defenseman with a similar offensively oriented skill set. Byram switched agents earlier this month, too, which can sometimes be a sign that a player isn't entirely happy with their situation. Advertisement Byram's precise value as a player is also tricky to determine. The 23-year-old has tantalizing skating and puck-moving skills, and he flashed star-level potential during Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup victory, and yet his underlying play-driving numbers have been mediocre since then, even going back to the end of his tenure with the Avalanche. This year, he drove strong results when paired with Dahlin but struggled when paired with anybody else. It'd be risky to potentially commit a $7.5-8 million cap hit on a long-term deal to a defenseman who, while young and talented, hasn't proven he can drive his own pair yet. The Sabres would be best off either trading Byram for a haul this summer or inking him to a cheaper, short-term bridge contract in the $6-6.5 million AAV range, though the latter would come with its own risk since any bridge deal longer than a year would walk him to straight to unrestricted free agency. Contract projections: eight years at $7.7 million (Evolving-Hockey), seven years at $7.4 million (AFP Analytics) Normally, you'd think a homegrown 23-year-old center coming off a 60-point season would be off-limits for other teams. Young top-six centers are the kind of core pieces that organizations build long-term around. However, Marco Rossi's situation in Minnesota has become strange and his future is uncertain. Rossi was inexplicably buried on the fourth line during the Wild's first-round loss despite excelling in a top-six role throughout the entire regular season. He averaged just 11:08 a game in the playoffs, a far cry from the 18:15 he averaged during the regular season. Rossi told reporters he was 'very disappointed' by his usage during his end-of-year media availability. The main knock on Rossi is that he's undersized at 5-foot-9. He's a fierce competitor, a reliable goal scorer who has scored 20+ goals in back-to-back years and has solid two-way IQ, but teams sometimes hesitate to commit big dollars and term to players that lack size and elite speed. Advertisement Evolving-Hockey and AFP Analytics believe Rossi should command an AAV in the $7.5 million range on a long-term deal. I'm skeptical that the Wild would commit that aggressively to him when they didn't even use him like a top-nine forward in the postseason. GM Bill Guerin, who has often prioritized size and grit while building his roster, may look at Rossi's small frame and conclude he isn't cut out to be the 2C on a contender. A medium-term contract in the three- to five-year range, with a cheaper AAV in the $5-6 million neighborhood, could be a reasonable compromise, but is that in Rossi's best interest? He may either feel uncertain about his top-six role with the club or want to capitalize on his 60-point breakout with the security that a lucrative long-term contract provides. Rossi isn't arbitration-eligible, so that reduces his leverage, but he could be an offer-sheet target considering how many teams will be shopping for center help this summer. It isn't far-fetched to think Rossi could become a trade chip if contract talks become difficult, even though there's a decent chance a trade would backfire against the Wild long-term. Contract projections: eight years at $10.1 million (Evolving-Hockey), eight years at $10.3 million (AFP Analytics) Noah Dobson and the Isles are in a tricky, high-stakes situation. The 25-year-old exploded for 70 points and finished eighth in Norris Trophy voting in 2023-24. However, he's coming off a disappointing 2024-25 season where he produced just 39 points in 71 games. Dobson is an enormously talented top-pair defenseman, but his defensive play has flaws, and his offensive production has clearly vacillated. A $10 million AAV projection for Dobson might seem too high given his down year, but he's paced for an average of 56 points per season over the last four years. Jakob Chychrun, who is also far from perfect defensively, recently earned $9 million AAV on an eight-year extension with the Capitals despite a career high of only 47 points. Chychrun is a more prolific scorer than Dobson, but the latter is a better overall point producer and player, excluding this season, and a more premium asset as a right-shot defenseman. Advertisement For the Isles to commit a $10 million AAV to Dobson long-term, they'd have to be confident that he's a bona fide No. 1 defenseman, which is an open question at this point. New York could try exploring a four- to six-year deal at a lower cap hit, but would the player be open to that? Dobson has a lot of leverage here despite his down season — he's arbitration-eligible and only one year away from UFA status. If the Islanders aren't ready to pay Dobson like a No. 1 defenseman, he could file for arbitration, take the one-year settlement and walk himself to free agency next summer. All of these dynamics — Dobson's down year, the $10 million AAV projection for a long-term deal and the leverage he has in arbitration — make this a challenging situation for the Islanders to navigate. Contract projections: four years at $5.9 million (Evolving-Hockey), six years at $6 million (AFP Analytics) K'Andre Miller, 25, has become a polarizing defenseman in New York. Two years ago, Miller looked like one of the most promising young defensemen in the NHL, scoring 43 points and eating huge top-four minutes as a 23-year-old. He unfortunately stagnated in 2023-24, and took a clear step back this season. The 6-foot-5 left shot committed costly turnovers, was at the center of tough defensive lapses and saw his offensive production slip to 27 points in 74 games in 2024-25. He has all the physical/athletic gifts in the world but struggles with his decision-making/hockey IQ at times. Miller is already coming off a two-year, $3.872 million AAV bridge deal, so you'd assume he's looking for a lucrative, long-term payday this time around. That presents an interesting dilemma for the Rangers: Are they ready to invest long-term in him, or do they fear he's never going to reach the potential he flashed two years ago, in which case it may be prudent to sell him while he'd still be a very valuable asset around the league? Advertisement I'd argue the Rangers should extend Miller and bet on a bounce-back for a few reasons: • The Rangers' blue line, especially on the left side following Ryan Lindgren's departure, is thin on impact difference-makers. Miller is the Rangers' second-highest upside defenseman after Adam Fox. • It'd be risky to give up on Miller without first seeing what a new Mike Sullivan-led coaching staff and system could do for his game. It's probably not a coincidence that almost every Rangers defenseman, Fox included, underperformed under Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley this season. • Miller and Fox have posted dominant results together in the past, controlling 63 percent of shot attempts and 65 percent of expected goals in nearly 500 five-on-five minutes together over the last three seasons. They don't have a huge sample size together, but it's particularly relevant since Lindgren's departure means Fox needs a new partner next season. Keeping Miller isn't a straightforward decision, though, because the Rangers have less than $10 million of cap space this summer, according to PuckPedia. They need to feel confident he'll rebound to justify handing out a long-term contract. Contract projections: seven years at $7.8 million (AFP Analytics), six years at $6.8 million (Evolving-Hockey) Don't be surprised if JJ Peterka can command an $8 million AAV, or at least close to it, on a long-term extension. Matt Coronato, a 22-year-old winger, broke out this season with 24 goals and 47 points. He recently signed a seven-year extension with the Calgary Flames at a $6.5 million cap hit. Peterka's statistical profile is much stronger than Coronato's — he scored 68 points this season and scored 28 goals and 50 points in 2023-24. The 23-year-old Sabres winger is a higher-end, more proven top-six scorer than Coronato, and his price tag should reflect that. Peterka is an excellent offensive creator, but his defensive impact was dreadful this season. During Peterka's five-on-five shifts, the Sabres bled 3.04 expected goals against per 60 and 3.35 actual goals against per 60, which was by far the worst mark among all Buffalo forwards. His defensive rating ranked in the bottom five percent of league forwards according to Dom Luszczyszyn's Net Rating model. That's where the question lies for the Sabres. Do they believe Peterka is worth a potential $7.5-8 million cap hit moving forward, considering his defensive warts this season? Peterka is young enough that he should be able to improve his play without the puck, and it's worth noting that his defensive numbers weren't nearly as bad in 2023-24, so perhaps this year's nightmarish defensive numbers are just a one-off, but it's a question mark nonetheless. I think the Sabres should bet on his talent and sign him long-term, but it's possible they could dangle him as a trade chip to shake up their core and address other needs, such as the club's dire need for top-four right-handed defense help. (Top photo of Bowen Byram: Al Bello / Getty Images)
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson says extension talks have stalled: ‘No discussion and evident lack of interest'
Another week, another exchange of accusations between the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson. In what has become a regular occurrence as the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year seeks an extension of his current contract that expires this offseason, Hendrickson issued a statement to ESPN expressing his latest displeasure at the Bengals' level of communication and willingness to negotiate. Advertisement This comes after two appearances on the 'Pat McAfee Show' this offseason were filled with frustration directed toward the team as the two sides discuss his contract. 'No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,' Hendrickson said in the statement. 'The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level. Coaches are aware of these past conversations. Rather than using collaboration to get us to a point to bring me home to the team, THEY are no longer communicating. I have been eagerly awaiting a resolution of this situation, but that's hard to do when there is no discussion and an evident lack of interest in reaching mutual goals.' Earlier this offseason, the Bengals signed Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase to lucrative extensions. Hendrickson was prioritized below them and seeks an extension of the one-year, $21 million in cash he will collect this season. When Cincinnati selected edge rusher Shemar Stewart in the first round of the draft, it set in motion the plan beyond Hendrickson, though the team still has hopes of keeping Hendrickson happy and in the fold. What that monetary point ends up being was the primary issue and one that Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn addressed at the owner's meetings. 'I think he should be happy at certain rates that maybe he doesn't think he'd be happy at,' Blackburn said. 'I think some of it is on him to be happy at some point, and if he's not, you know, that's what holds it up sometimes. So, you know, it takes him to say yes to something, and also, we have all the respect in the world for him. He's been a great player. We're happy to have him. And so maybe we'll find a way to get something to work. We're just gonna see where it goes.' Advertisement That prompted an appearance on McAfee, where Hendrickson expressed disappointment in the words of Blackburn. Last week, NFL Network's Ian Rappaport stated the two sides have been in communication, which Hendrickson took issue with in deciding to issue a statement. The soap opera appears to have no end in sight and will track toward training camp and the regular season to see how far Hendrickson will take his frustration with the team. There's no precedent here or reason to believe the Bengals will budge on their stance. The opportunity to trade Hendrickson was back when he was permitted to seek one before free agency. Any deal would be exponentially more difficult now, even with Stewart in the building. He's still a raw prospect who led the team in pressures, but still only tallied 1 1/2 sacks at Texas A&M before setting the combine ablaze with his testing numbers. The regular public tennis match isn't doing anybody any favors, not Hendrickson, the team or the exhausted fans. It's also a game that will likely continue for the foreseeable future, with no reason to believe this statement will have any impact on Cincinnati's stance.
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL round 9 St Kilda v Carlton: Live updates, news and SuperCoach scores
What kind of deal would you offer an unrestricted free agent named John Silva if that key back had already kept Aaron Naughton and Brody Mihocek goalless this season. If he was only 27 years old and had already shown his bone fides as a swingman capable of kicking goals or pinch-hitting in the ruck this season? If he kept the rampaging Patrick Dangerfield quiet in a statement win despite suffering a broken hand early in the game? And if his ball use was so punishing through the middle of the ground his teammates were pushing his All Australian credentials? In a market where Harry Perryman was worth $900,000 last year, he surely would be worth $600,000 or more. And yet that unsigned player isn't John Simpson. He instead carries the baggage of being saddled with the Silvagni name. Jack Silvagni is one of footy's best stories this year but also one of its most intriguing contract debates. His name has been a blessing – it helped smooth his path to Carlton as a father-son. But it has also meant unrealistic expectations given his father is the team of the century full-back who had the pace and explosiveness Jack lacks. To be blunt, he is lacks pace. And yet in a week where his asking price has been a talking point among AFL list managers, some have made clear that if he was not a third-generation Silvagni then rival clubs would have interest. It hasn't come yet, and potentially might not. So Silvagni will have to continue playing strong football for some time yet to get the kind of multi-year $600,000 contract at Carlton he would believe he deserves. He is the 52nd ranked player in the competition, has lost only two of 19 one on ones this year (to Naughton and Patrick Dangerfield) and is No. 1 ranked key defender on ratings points won through ball use. Even the goals he has conceded – three to Jeremy Cameron – mostly came through defensive breakdowns instead of one-on-one contests with Silvagni also keeping Harry Armstrong and Jack Darling goalless this year. But he also plays alongside footy's best defender in Jacob Weitering. Silvagni is said to be on the average AFL wage – around $450,000 to $500,000 – but estimates yesterday were that he should hope for a $600,000 contract if he keeps up this pace. Both Carlton and his management have been happy to assess his early-season form at the Blues coming off a knee reconstruction. A loyal and extremely popular member of this team who came through with draft alumni Jacob Weitering and Charlie Curnow, he's not keen to move. It doesn't mean he shouldn't try to maximise his worth given he and wife Grace now have a young son Charlie and this would be his big chance to cash in. That big contract isn't likely to happen at Carlton given an extremely tight cap that will only loosen up if Tom De Koning departs. Silvagni would actually make sense as a key back and second ruck if De Koning doesn't get to St Kilda. A loyal and extremely popular member of this team who came through with draft alumni Jacob Weitering and Charlie Curnow, he's not keen to move. It doesn't mean he shouldn't try to maximise his worth given he and wife Grace now have a young son Charlie and this would be his big chance to cash in. That isn't likely to happen at Carlton given an extremely tight cap that will only loosen up if Tom De Koning departs. But no one is knocking down his door, so the priority surely is to get him paid at Carlton rather than looking for an exit. A penny for father Steve's thoughts. He was turfed from the Blues as list boss in contentious circumstances but might also hope the 122-gamer might continue on in his proud tradition if he can do it at the right price. Credit to Silvagni for approaching coach Michael Voss to lock him down in defence, even if he has seemed the most dangerous forward at times when thrown forward against Richmond and Hawthorn. 'We had a conversation pre his knee injury to lock him down into a position,' he said. 'We never really landed anywhere pre that so on his return through discussion in the off season leading into the pre-season we discussed where he was best served. He can go forward, he's played in the ruck,' he said. 'He has embraced all those roles, and (it came) more from him to be fair. He said, 'I would love to have a crack at this role next to 'Weiters' (Jacob Weitering) and see if I can do it well'. 'So we gave him that responsibility through pre-season, he loved straight away what he was doing and already you could see his footy smarts and he's got that chip as a competitor who hates to lose.' Harry McKay was just as effusive after his role on Dangerfield and Cameron in that rousing MCG win two weeks ago. 'Mate, he's been amazing. I don't know who the AA (All Australian) selectors are. Every week he's not only getting a job done but he's generating offensive ball movement and he's been huge so I love playing with SOS. I have spent a lot of time with him and to be back out playing footy with a smile is fantastic to see.'
