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Whether it was due to injuries, bad luck, or a style of play that didn’t fit well with their roster, these players didn’t have a good season in 2023-24.
There are several individuals in this so-called category of players who perhaps did not have a season that matched the expectations placed on them.
Here are some players who fall into that category and are hoping to do themselves justice in the coming months.
Viktor Arvidsson
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31 ans
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18 PJ 6 B 9 P 15 Pts
Salary in 2023-24: $4,250,000(1)
Last season was a forgettable one with injuries, but he can produce offensively.
Anthony Beauvillier
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27 ans
AG
60 PJ 5 B 12 P 17 Pts
Salary in 2023-24: $4,150,000
He is coming off his worst offensive season of his career and has played for three different teams. He needs a fresh start.
Kasperi Kapanen
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27 ans
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73 PJ 6 B 16 P 22 Pts
Salary in 2023-24: $3,200,000
His offensive production has dropped this season; a change of air could be beneficial for him.
Connor Brown
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30 ans
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71 PJ 4 B 8 P 12 Pts
Salary in 2023-24: $775,000
He has slowed down offensively, but his playoff performance may have attracted attention.
Matt Murray
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30 ans
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Did not play in the NHL in 2023-24
Salary in 2023-24: $6,250,000
He missed last season due to hip surgery. Can he return to form?
(1) Data comes from CapFriendly.
