#TimeToHunt signed '21 #68 Samu Salminen to a two year ELC $980K Cap Hit $1.016M AAV Yr 1: 850K NHL, 102.5K Signing Bo Via @PuckPedia on X

What happened: Terms list Markus Lehto as the agent for Samu Salminen, the 2021 No. 68 pick. Year one pays $850K NHL salary with $102.5K signing bonus, $72.5K games-played bonus and $87.5K in the minors, shifting to $900K, $107.5K, $67.5K and $87.5K in year two.

Why it matters: Florida adds a cost-controlled forward option entering camp for the 2025-26 season. The two-way structure preserves NHL cap flexibility while he pushes for a roster spot.

What to watch: Camp will decide whether he opens with Florida or starts in the minors.

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