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Originally Posted by Hackey
6 million isn't that high in today's NHL. Not saying I want these guys but the contracts aren't that bad. Hall was 6th in league scoring last year and 9th the year before. Pretty good production for 6 million. 60-70 points out of Eberle and 6 million is fair. Stick any 3 of these guys in a good organization and I think they earn their 6 million. 5 million in today's NHL usually only gets you a second tier player.
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It is still far too much to give a guy on a second contract to a guy who had one good season on a last place team. Even local media think Eberle is really a 25 goal and 65 point guy.
I would argue that the three contracts given to Hall, Eberle, RNH prove how thoughtless the Oilers are.