Pearce Enters Contract Season

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After a breakout S84 with the Helsinki Titans, winger turned center Nico Pearce had all eyes on him. After failed contract negotiations with the Titans sent the 5th year player into Free Agency, the Vancouver Wolves secured his services for S85 where Pearce put up 99 points, 21 fewer than the 120 point MVP and Goal-lead season before. Despite that, Vancouver chose to offer a contract to renew Pearce's tenure, hoping he would continue to thrive alongside a young team that had developed for another season. S86 started off horrendously, with both Pearce and Vancouver struggling to consistently hold on to a playoff spot in the NA Conference, while Pearce simply averaged a point per game - a lower metric than one would expect from a former MVP and goal leader.

 

Near the trade deadline came a trade - Moscow and Vancouver swapping struggling first line centers with the prayer that the shake up would lead to different results. The move helped, as Moscow climbed to first place in the EU standings by the end of the season. Vancouver on the other hand, went on to win the Continental Cup. The disappointment of the situation is clear, with Pearce missing out on his closest chance to win a championship after the S81 finals appearance. Now with Moscow, the veteran signed a 2 year deal, but a player option on S88. If Moscow isn't pleased with the Greek's performance, it wouldn't be surprising if Moscow threatens the winger to either decline the option or face a trade to an unwelcome destination.

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