Jay Bouwmeester to Stay with Florida Panthers, or Leave?

Aaron Brenker talks about the possibility of Jay Bouwmeester's contract being extended.

by Aaron Brenker (Scribe)

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June 22, 2008

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Jay Bouwmeester has been the Florida Panthers' most steady defenseman over the last three seasons, not missing a game.

Now that the re-signing period is close to ending, it is paramount that Panthers General Manager Jacques Martin puts him under a new contract.

The Panthers' defenseman enjoyed his most productive scoring season last year, as he tallied 15 goals. Losing Bouwmeester would be a tough blow for Florida to take. He is the most capable puck-moving defenseman on the Panther's blueline.

Bouwmeester is a restricted free agent. This gives Panther's GM Jacques Martin a chance to match any offers made by other teams.

Martin has said in the past that he will meet with Bouwmeester and negotiate his contract. There is a definite sense among the media that Bouwmeester does not want to re-sign before his contract expires next summer.

There is no doubt that if Bouwmeester becomes a free agent, many teams will be interested. It's gut check time for Martin. What will he do?

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comments (3) write a comment »

  1. reply to comment by Steve
    2 months ago

    He's gone. he's not re-signing. That's why the Panthers loaded-up on DMen.
    Martin actually asked for Dion Phenuf for Joikinen. He's nuts. Phenuf is probably the best all-around dman in NHL and he's only 22.

  2. reply to comment by philip
    2 months ago

    Hopefully we get back a a guy with the fire power of a Kopitar for Bouwmeester.

  3. reply to comment by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    The Leafs have to go after him, or Rick Nash.

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