Summers' Off-Season Considerations

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Summers' Off-Season Consideration

 

Erik Summers is going into a contract year and the pressure to perform is mounting. Helsinki made a first round exit from the playoffs in S70, and Summers' performance in the post season was less than stellar. Facing the real possibility of becoming the top defenseman on the Titan's Erik's going to have to lead in ways he never has before. His offensive capabilities improved greatly over the past season, but this upcoming year will likely mean returning to his roots. He will have a less experience goaltender in net behind him and is will be his job to protect Virgil as much as possible.

 

Rumor has it that contract talks are already in the works to extend the second year defenseman, so perhaps his future in Helsinki is already looking up. It is the closest club, geographically to his family at this time, so that may also be incentive for him to cut a team-friendly deal.