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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
B...The kid is a living legend in the Boston area already. I'm of 2 minds: I'm excited to see him in the Flaming C, but you could imagine the Bruins paying WAY over the odds to acquire him.
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How's that?
Do you mean via a trade?
I seriously doubt it. As spectacular as Gaudreau is; as much potential as observers see in him, he is still a prospect who has yet to play a single game of professional hockey, and he does not have a strong pedigree. No team will be falling over themselves with "can't refuse" offers to acquire him.
Do you mean via unrestricted free agency, should Gaudreau opt to play his senior year?
Gaudreau's first NHL contract will be subject to the rookie maximum. He will not get a dollar more from any other team than what the Flames will offer him.
Besides, the Bruins already have nearly $62 m committed for the 2014–15 season to only 16 players. Barring a trade, they likely aren't overpaying anyone for a couple of seasons.