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Originally Posted by nik-
Because if we want to build a winner, signing one player to a contract like that is a good way to not be able to do it.
If the goal of the Flames is to sell a bunch of jerseys, it's awesome. If the goal is to put together a complete team that can win the Cup, it's not awesome.
Stamkos is an elite player, but signing him to the cap hit he's going to get sinks our chances of ever being a Chicago, LA or even a Boston.
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The Bruins won their cup in large part by signing free agent Chara to a huge contract. He was one of the highest paid players in the league. It didn't hamper Boston from winning a Cup.
When the Kings won their second cup, all of their stars were getting paid. Ditto with the cups 2 and 3 for the Hawks.
Winning in the salary cap era is about efficiency. Having a star player doesn't hurt efficiency if you can fill out your depth cheaply and effectively.
There are more ways than one to build a championship team. Having Stamkos isn't going to hurt your chances IMO.