RFA: Antoine Vermette

Well, it's 24 hours and counting for Vermette. 'Twan is going to an arbitration hearing if the team doesn't sign him. I will admit that the guy is a classic underachiever, but he's worth a 2-3 year extension.  Is having inconsistent, superstar skill a blessing or a curse? Because it wouldn't be a surprise if the guy blossomed next season, and was playing with another team.  Even if he peaks out at 22 goals, 65 points, that's not a bad deal.  But players have egos, and those can get crushed at a nasty arbitration hearing; where the point is to show the weaknesses and flaws in a player. Sign the guy already.