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Originally Posted by The Coppernian One
You are correct about Wheeler and Bogosian's last contracts, so for that I apologize.
That out of the way I still think you're argument isn't good. There is a gamble involved which has been acknowledged by myself and others. But it also can work out very well. And saving money is still saving money, especially if it sets up other contracts to be lower (not unlike what Detroit did with Lidstrom), like Yakupov IF he proves to be a top player.
Using PK's situation isn't a great argument either as that may come back to bite the Habs. Sure, they held him over a barrel but now that he's got a Norris under his belt and if he has a decent, good or great year he can hold them hostage instead. Particularly when the guys he beat will have cap hits of 7.2M and 7.5+M. Giving him a couple million more last year and this year may have saved Montreal a couple million for several years after that. I guess will have a better idea when PK re-ups.
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To a certain extent, I agree. In essence, every contract is a calculated gamble.
I'm certainly not going to defend Oiler management on their decision to sign RNH on salary or term, it could be a good, fair or terrible deal for the club ......