They called it the most important decision in franchise history, and that’s not an exaggeration. The Nashville Predators have matched Shea Weber’s offer sheet.
Shea Weber Contract Does Not Include No Trade Clause
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The move assures that Weber will stay in Nashville at least through the 2012-13 season, as CBA rules state the team cannot deal him for one full calendar year, but as the Predators have stated, it likely means that Weber will be a Predator for life.
Matching the hefty offer sheet likely wasn’t easy for one of the league’s smaller-market franchises thanks to the structure of the deal: $13 million due at signing, $1 million over the course of the 12-13 season and $13 million again on July 1, 2013. It was necessary for Nashville to match a) to stay competitive and b) to save face with fans and sponsors.
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