Key contract decisions: Shea, Savoie, Frederic
Ryan Shea's $20M contract under scrutiny after PDO analysis suggests regression; penalty kill skills remain valuable. Matthew Savoie's next contract got pricier due to Koivunen's $4M AAV; Bowman has one year to decide. Trent Frederic's disastrous first year of 8-year deal adds pressure. A new article identifies Savoie, Levi, Samanski, and Howard as candidates for Koivunen-type extensions before cap inflation. A minor note: Ike Howard is reportedly getting a real shot under Babcock, reinforcing his candidacy.
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Updated Aug 8, 2026