Honestly, if you look at Cam Ward’s numbers, it’s difficult to imagine the Carolina Hurricanes signing him to another contract.
(Unless perhaps you just keep circling “Stanley Cup: 1.”)
His numbers have been putrid by just about any metric, especially if you look at the numbers he generated since signing the bloated $37.8 million deal that is set to expire.
Maybe the Hurricanes are just going through the media motions in appearing open-minded about bring back Ward, but GM Ron Francis indicated that it’s under consideration in discussing Carolina’s off-season with the News & Observer.
“We’re still looking at that,” Francis said. “We plan to meet in early June to see where we’re at.”
More details:
Francis said “term and money” would be the key elements of the contract discussions – that is, the length of contract and salary being proposed. At the same time, Francis said the Canes would evaluate free agents or possibly goalies who might be available in a trade.
Teams play things pretty close-to-the-vest, but how would Hurricanes fans feel about Ward coming back? What kind of price would be palatable?
Here’s a list of potential free agent goalies if you want to pass some time pondering such questions.