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Originally Posted by #-3
I'm a big fan, but I say no way on long term, 2-3 years max for hard nosed players, they just have the capacity to come and go too quickly.
If you don't, worst case scenario he takes a big set forward and you end up spending a couple million extra for a couple of years. Or a 3rd liner walks for nothing.
If you do, worst case scenario you team is hamstrung for 6 more years at 3x what the guy is worth. (see David Clarkson).
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don't know his NHLe, but I believe he captained the Giants to an M.cup.
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Pretty big gap there between a 2 to 3 year deal and a 6+ year deal. I don't recall any Clarkson type proposals so far in this thread.