IMHO Brodie is better than Kulikov, especially defensively, and Brodie also plays tougher minutes. I don't know how long Brodie is an RFA for, but you have to think he'd be worth at least 4-5 million on the open market. I'm hoping his next contract is one where he's locked up for 6-7 years or so.
I think this is an overpayment for Kulikov considering he has never once been a "plus" player. Last year's -26 is an aberration for his career, but he didn't deserve anything over $3 million. He probably threatened to walk for the KHL if they didn't pay him.
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