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Clever_Iggy · 06-25-2014, 08:30 AM

Is 28 year old Nikitin at $4.5M for 2 years really that much better than 28 year old Smid at $3.5M for the next 3 years?

Smid - 6'3, 209lbs - 8 points, 78 PIMS, -10 in 73 games
Nikitin - 6'3, 217lbs - 15 points, 20 PIMS, +9 in 66 games

06-25-2014, 08:30 AM	#141
Clever_Iggy Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: City by the Bay Exp:	Is 28 year old Nikitin at $4.5M for 2 years really that much better than 28 year old Smid at $3.5M for the next 3 years? Smid - 6'3, 209lbs - 8 points, 78 PIMS, -10 in 73 games Nikitin - 6'3, 217lbs - 15 points, 20 PIMS, +9 in 66 games Last edited by Clever_Iggy; 06-25-2014 at 08:33 AM.