Even before he was traded to Philadelphia, Radko Gudas often felt like the quintessential Flyers defenseman. It’s become clear that he’ll also be a long-time Flyers defenseman.
The team announced a multi-year contract for Gudas on Thursday night.
TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that it’s a four-year deal with a cap hit that ranges between $3 million and $3.5 million per season. That would make the overall impact somewhere between $12-$14 million.
CSNPhilly.com’s Tim Panaccio reports that it’s four years for $13.4 million, which would mean a $3.35 million cap hit.
Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston breaks it down in greater detail:
Radko Gudas extension with #flyers:
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 24, 2016
16-17: $2.5M salary, $1.5M signing bonus
17-18: $3.5M salary
18-19: $3.4M salary
19-20: $2.5M salary
He’ll provide a nasty presence for the Flyers going forward, even if he’s learned from a series of questionable hits.
People aren’t too thrilled with the price Philly paid.
Thought Gudas would get three years, max, at around$2.5M annually. He did play well in second half of season and with much more discipline.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) June 24, 2016