On the Sheet: Eric Tulsky on Locking in Nikishin, Offer Sheets, Modern Day NHL, and More
The Sheet with Jeff MarekShow Notes
Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky joins Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski on The Sheet following the team's one-year, $3 million agreement with Alexander Nikishin.
Tulsky breaks down why negotiations took until late October, the impact of Nikishin's agent change, and whether Carolina's reported interest in Connor Hellebuyck played any role in the timing of the deal. He also explains the unique leverage involved in negotiating with a 10.2(c) restricted free agent.
Plus, Tulsky discusses Jackson Blake's emergence, the growing role of advanced analytics in NHL front offices, how the Hurricanes have maintained their championship mentality, and why gut instinct still matters when making major decisions. He also shares his perspective on offer sheets, negotiating with other general managers, and the differences between running teams across professional sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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