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Originally Posted by VERVE
Given his rising skill and talent, the Oilers are projecting Klefbom to be a top pairing guy (from 3 or 4 to a 2 or 3 dman) playing big minutes in 2 -3 yrs time. The Oilers management are paying him more money upfront and lesser in his later years. This obviously enticed Klefbom and agent to sign longer term beyond his UFA eligibility and keeping him while in his prime (until 29). My observation in short.
In my earlier post, I forgot to add a qualifier of in the near future that Klefbom skills and talents vs Brodie is perhaps better in (2-4 yrs) hoping to explain his higher salary.
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You say given as if it's this sure fire can't miss thing. I haven't seen it, much of this site hasn't seen it, and it's still being trumpeted like Klefbom will be that top pairing D. Is there a chance he could develop into that top pairing D man? Yes. Is a ~$30 million contract worth that risk? It's a given to me that he isn't worth it.