Gudas Gets Panthers Deal at $1.5M AAV, Defying Age Expectations

Radko Gudas is staying in Florida on a remarkably affordable six-year contract that carries just $1.5 million in average annual value. The Panthers are getting a veteran defenseman at a bargain-basement price, a move that speaks to either Gudas' willingness to take less or the team's shrewd negotiating. At 36 years old, this deal represents an unusual commitment from both sides in a league that typically moves on from players at this stage of their careers.