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Old 08-01-2014, 10:14 AM   #35
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criticism for the bridge deal, no. But a realization that if you set the precedent for paying a player what he's worth, then you need to pay the player what he's worth. The fact this is going to arb is a huge botch. under the current cap climate, subban is worth 9m/8. Why you'd risk losing this guy for nothing is beyond me.
They're not really risking anything.

After the arbitrator rules, they'll have him under contract for next season. After next season, if they don't get him re-signed long-term, he'll still be an RFA. He can accept an offer sheet, but the Habs will likely match any offer sheet, so it's not really a huge concern for them.

The only potential concern is if Subban decides he has been mistreated by the Habs and elects to sign a one-year deal next year and go to UFA in 2016. Even if that happens, they have him for two more seasons and will be able to move him for a big return at the deadline in 2016.
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