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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Patrick Sharp as a 32 year old had 78 pts and was on Canada's Olympic team. He was a better player for a longer time than Hudler. 5.9 Was too much for the Hawks to keep him.
Patrick Marleau as a 34 year old had 70 pts and was on Canada's Olympic team... Last year 56 pts. Having him for 6.6 M really lessens the Sharks chances for the next 2 years.
The Sedins were extended as 31 year olds coming off a almost a Hudler like ppg season in 2012-13 to a 4 year deal @7M last season at age 32.... basically making Vancouver a non-contender until 2018-19.
If Hudler has a great season this year then he might be get 6M for 1 or 2 years. If he tails off to his career average 55 season he would be hard pressed to get his current 4 x 4 .
The Flames management have to be expecting Frolik to take his spot with 50-60 pts and were not able to extend Hudler for 3 years at less than 5.
Signing a 32 year old to a big long term contract is not a risk the Flames need to take.
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If Hudler has a great season he is getting more than 1-2 year term on $6 million. He will get a 5 year term from some team and i don't think the flames can give it to him. Also hard pressed to get $4 million if he goes back to 55 point season? If he goes back to 55 point season he will get $5 million easy.