Jayden Struble had to wait any longer than he thought he had to do it before obtaining a new contract. It was even very much for the Canadian and settle the situation in arbitration.
On July 28, the 23 -year -old American finally signed, with great relief, the agreement binding him to the Habs for the next two seasons.
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“I am really happy. I wanted to stay here so much. I like the city and the team. We are going in the right direction, so I was really happy that we could settle this question, “he said during a press scrum held at the Brossard sports complex.
However, they were not very difficult negotiations. Especially since Kent Hughes is the former defender’s former agent.
“I had an idea of the amount I was looking for and I knew that the team would be comfortable in the same surroundings. I think there was an offer. I asked if I could have a little more and they gave me a little more. It was done easily, ”said the main interested party, smiling.
A hot struggle to predict
As a bonus, Struble obtained a single component contract (average of $ 1.413 million per season), which ensures him a NHL salary, even if he had, for one reason or another, to make a stay in the American League (after going through the Ballottage).
Choice of second round (46e In total) of the Canadian in 2019, Struble now has two 56 -game campaigns behind the tie. Once again, he will have to fight fiercely to obtain a regular position at the Canadian blue line. A struggle which, because of their similar style, should face Arber Xhekaj.
“I can only focus on what I can control. I’ve been here for a month, that I train on the ice and in the gymnasium. I will arrive at the camp as ready as I can be, “he said.
The arrival of Noah Dobson and the possible ascent of David Reinbacher will also complicate the task. This does not prevent him from seeing the next season with great enthusiasm.
“We will take another step,” he argued, “convinced. We reached the series last season. We were not just happy to participate, we really thought we could do something. I think we’re going to be able to build on it. We have a very good team. ”
