Anthony Black has held no extension talks to date

Podziemski's $110M deal sets rookie-scale bar

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Oct 121 min read

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What happened: Anthony Black tracks toward restricted free agency with the rookie-scale deadline due next week. Brandin Podziemski reset that market with a five-year, $110 million extension.

Why it matters: An extension would lock in cost certainty before restricted bidding next summer. Podziemski's $18.9 million first-year salary shows the cap structure at stake.

What to watch: Watch next summer's restricted market if the deadline passes without a deal.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-10-12T19:07:43.316872+00:00

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