Boston Bruins: Will Zach Werenski set the price for Charlie McAvoy?
By Filip Canda
How much would you compare the future contract of Zach Werenski to the future deal that Charlie McAvoy will hopefully sign with the Boston Bruins?
Both players seem very comparable. That draw similarities not only in their style of play, but also to their future contracts in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets and their negotiations with restricted free agent, Zach Werenski will certainly give food for thought for the Boston Bruins negotiations with their own restricted free agent defensemen, Charlie McAvoy.
Zach Werenski was selected as the eighth overall player in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. McAvoy was selected a year later as the 14th overall choice. However, they find themselves in a very similar spot, seeking a first big contract following the expiry of their entry-level deals.
The Boston Bruins will look to Werenski and his next contract as guidance as much as Charlie McAvoy’s camp, no doubt will do. On the other note, the Blue Jackets would hope that the Boston Bruins would make the move first.
Nevertheless, as per the Columbus Dispatch, a deal between the Blue Jackets and Werenski is nearing and all parties involved are optimistic about inking the deal before September 13, when training camp begins for Columbus.
Then, the Boston Bruins should have plenty of time to use this comparative to sign Charlie McAvoy and finally end the saga, just in time for the regular season starting for them in Dallas on October 3. As per the source, Werenski seeks a three-year deal worth at least $5 million per year, but also less than $6 million per season.