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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
The only risk is that we are committing big money up front to guys who haven't yet had the consistency to prove their talent can be relied upon.
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For the prudent managers, this will mean shorter term contracts and more reliance on new ELC cntributors in the lineup.
Worried about Gaudreau being able to put up points now through his 28 year old year? Sign him to a 3 year deal for a higher cap hit and replace a bottom 6 forward veteran with a bottom 6 forward ELC.
Less resources just means you have to be more efficient; more efficient with both your dollars and with your draft picks.
You're going to need to do a Glencross/Baertschi/Ramo trade yearly, hopefully a couple per year, even as a contender.
This season it looks like it will be Jones on the block and hopefully Giordano as well.