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MisterJoji · 02-14-2013, 10:31 AM

I don't think they should rush to extend the guy after 8 games, it's just too small a sample size. Lets see how he's doing near the end of the season. Not to say that I think his production will drop off considerably, as he hasn't really looked out of place, but a multi-year deal around 3 million/year (as is being suggested) is a lot of risk after what would amount to 1/10 of a regular season, especially with the cap dropping. I don't think they'll be a huge risk of losing him as our Center depth is poor and he's getting plenty of TOI including PP time, not to mention Hudler being here for a few more years. The only risk would be possibly if he wants to play with his buddy Jagr

02-14-2013, 10:31 AM	#23
MisterJoji Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The toilet of Alberta : Edmonton Exp:	I don't think they should rush to extend the guy after 8 games, it's just too small a sample size. Lets see how he's doing near the end of the season. Not to say that I think his production will drop off considerably, as he hasn't really looked out of place, but a multi-year deal around 3 million/year (as is being suggested) is a lot of risk after what would amount to 1/10 of a regular season, especially with the cap dropping. I don't think they'll be a huge risk of losing him as our Center depth is poor and he's getting plenty of TOI including PP time, not to mention Hudler being here for a few more years. The only risk would be possibly if he wants to play with his buddy Jagr __________________ "Illusions Michael, tricks are something a wh*re does for money ....... or cocaine"