I don't know if a guy like Cogliano has as much value as he once did. With this new grid his old salary and age are now irrelevent when it comes to how much he costs. So although he's cheap this year for a 2/3 line guy, going foward I think he's a guy with second line upside.
If your team is well stocked with picks and prospects than it's easier to afford a deal like this for a guy like Cogliano. I'm not so sure the Panthers had that type of depth though. Lots of needs and the number of trade chips is dwindling.
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