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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
I don't disagree, though draft picks lower the cost of talent and therefore maximize profits. The return on Monahan and Gaudreau has been massive. Will also be on Bennett, I assume. You can win with players on ELC's.
Chicago, as pointed out, is a model of recent success. 3 Cups and 2 conference finals in 7 years. Probably because of trading (instead of overpaying) non 'core' players - Saad being the latest example.
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I agree with what you are saying in general. Yet is Lance not a core player? I think he is. The offense he brought to the team was very very welcome this past season, although unexpected. Heart and soul guy playing gritty hockey, dropping down and blocking shots no sane person does. Leads by example.
Being roommates with Monahan, a guiding hand, for a young man who signs a million dollar contract and one of his first purchase is a toaster that he loves! I will never forget that video!
So as for trading away versus overpaying for non core players? Debatable whether Bouma is a core player for sure, but if he has another season like last season or better I cant see how you do not call him a core player.
Were not talking about Bickell here at 5 million bucks a season. Were talking about a salary range of 1.5 to 2.5 million. In that range if Bouma regresses its still a good deal. If he remains the same or gets better its an absolute steal! I see no overpayment here!
Been dying to post this for awhile. Click the link!
http://redmileblog.com/2010/10/mark-giordano-contract/
Here is us overpaying for another guy. Was a decent signing with really no risk at the time.
Sorry if you read sarcasm in my post, not intended that way.
Bouma has earned a payday. Yet his payday is so laughable small. His numbers in a UFA market could net him 4 million plus. That would be a bad contract.
Also is Bouma "Boring Monahan", its worth the extra 500k if he is!