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Erick Estrada · 04-23-2017, 09:55 AM

He had a career season which produced 52 points that he's likely not going to meet again. I think he can be a consistent 40-45 point guy but you don't pay players like that $6 million per season if you plan on building a cup winning roster. Personally I wouldn't make the same mistake the team made with Gio and extend him right after a career season. I would let things play out next season as he likely takes a step back which will help bargaining a long term deal. Or if Jankowski makes the roster and looks like a player maybe use him as a big trade chip at next season's deadline depending on where the team is in the standings. No rush here to do anything with him IMO.

04-23-2017, 09:55 AM	#57
Erick Estrada Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Fernando Valley Exp:	He had a career season which produced 52 points that he's likely not going to meet again. I think he can be a consistent 40-45 point guy but you don't pay players like that $6 million per season if you plan on building a cup winning roster. Personally I wouldn't make the same mistake the team made with Gio and extend him right after a career season. I would let things play out next season as he likely takes a step back which will help bargaining a long term deal. Or if Jankowski makes the roster and looks like a player maybe use him as a big trade chip at next season's deadline depending on where the team is in the standings. No rush here to do anything with him IMO. Last edited by Erick Estrada; 04-23-2017 at 09:57 AM.