“There’s always projections involved, but he’s a good player who is only going to get better.” Signing Andersson to a long-term deal not only allows the NHLFlames to bet on his upside but also provide some assurance going forward. (By EricFrancis)
It was there he found an email worth $27.3 million.
“I saw the deal once I got on the bus and I sent it to him right away and we Facetimed on the bus,” said Andersson, painting the type of picture people dream of. “It was a little hard [to keep it hush-hush]. We talked about it a little bit [Wednesday] morning and about the possibility and he was really happy and proud. It was a cool thing for him to see and share with him.”
The type of fatherly dedication that saw Peter leave his coaching job in Malmo, Sweden to fly 14,000 km roundtrip to see his son for two days of the father’s trip, paid off for the family with a six-year contract extension signed by Rasmus Wednesday. It pays $4.55 million annually.Stream all 82 Flames games this season with Sportsnet NOW. Get over 500 NHL games, blackout-free, including Hockey Night in Canada, all outdoor games, the All-Star Game, 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.
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