How can the New Jersey Devils pivot after Utah Mammoth match Barrett Hayton's offer sheet?
The New Jersey Devils must find a new strategy after the Utah Mammoth matched a $4.775 million offer sheet for Barrett Hayton.
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The brief
The Utah Mammoth have matched a one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, originally submitted by the New Jersey Devils. As a result of the match, Hayton will remain with the Mammoth and cannot be traded for one year.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the financial specifics of the deal and the trade restrictions now placed on the player. TSN reports that there are no hard feelings between Hayton, the Devils, and the Mammoth following the decision.
Attention now turns to how the New Jersey Devils will pivot their roster strategy after failing to secure Hayton, as explored by Pucks and Pitchforks.
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Quick answers
What were the terms of Barrett Hayton's offer sheet?
The offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils was for one year at $4.775 million.
Can Barrett Hayton be traded immediately?
No, according to ESPN, he cannot be traded for one year.
How has the relationship between the parties been described?
TSN reports that there are no hard feelings between Hayton, the Devils, and the Mammoth.
Coverage (6)
- How Will the Devils Pivot After Utah Matched the Offer Sheet for Barrett Hayton? All About The Jersey · 17h ago
- Armstrong: No hard feelings with Hayton, Devils over offer sheet TSN · 17h ago
- Barrett Hayton to stay with Mammoth, can't be traded for year ESPN · 17h ago
- Utah Mammoth Make Major Barrett Hayton Decision Following Devils' Offer Sheet Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Mammoth match Hayton's 1-year, $4.775 million offer sheet from Devils NHL.com · 17h ago
- How can the New Jersey Devils pivot after Utah Mammoth match Barrett Hayton's offer sheet? Pucks and Pitchforks · 17h ago
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