Hey @Jeremy3677
I never really had a problem with it, but I’ve heard from a few guys that contract demands are a problem in nhl 21, especially with morale off.
There are a couple of little cheats in this game that can be used. Players will usually sign a contract for 85% of their asking price if they are interested in staying with your team and always try to get young guys with good potential signed before the season, while signing older guys after the draft. I do wish you could make trades during the resign phase as I always make 3 groups of players to decide who I want to keep and who I would be willing to trade to keep my core together.
I do really hope they fix contract demands and negotiations for NHL 22 as I think it could use a lot more depth and realism.