The exact financial hit Adam Henrique took to sign with the Edmonton Oilers has been revealed
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On July 1st, veteran forward Adam Henrique made headlines by signing a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, opting for a $3M AAV contract despite having a higher offer elsewhere.
This decision followed Henrique's impactful contribution to the Oilers' journey to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, which undoubtedly increased his market value.
The Edmonton Oilers had acquired Henrique, along with Sam Carrick, in a significant trade deadline deal that also involved the Anaheim Ducks and the Tampa Bay Lightning. This move was expected to solidify the Oilers' roster as they pushed for the Stanley Cup.
Henrique's new contract with Edmonton, however, was somewhat surprising. According to a report from the Edmonton Journal's Kurt Leavins, Henrique turned down a more lucrative offer from the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets had reportedly offered Henrique a two-year contract worth $3.5M annually-$500k more than what he agreed to with the Oilers.
"A contact of mine in Winnipeg who has knowledge of the conversations says that Adam Henrique turned down a 2-year, $3.5m contract from the Winnipeg Jets at free agency this summer. Instead, he opted for the Oilers on a 2-year, $3m deal to stay in Edmonton. While $500k may not seem like a lot in an $88m cap world, that is about two thirds that of a minimum salaried player." Leavins revealed.
This decision highlights Henrique's commitment to the Oilers, choosing to remain in Edmonton for less money-an unusual move in today's financially driven sports world. In his short stint with the Oilers last season, Henrique tallied nine points in 22 regular-season games, including six goals. He continued his strong performance in the playoffs, adding four goals and three assists as the Oilers made their deep run to the Finals.
Henrique's decision to take a pay cut underscores the importance he places on team chemistry and the potential for another strong playoff run with the Oilers. For Edmonton, retaining a player of Henrique's caliber at a discount could prove to be a shrewd move as they aim to build on last season's success.
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