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Originally Posted by Locke

I know what you mean, the posts that blow my mind are the ones that cant understand the actual costs of acquiring Steven Freaking Stamkos.

I mean, you're going to have to give up players, prospects and picks to get him, then you're going to have to pay him, and by paying him you tie up cap room ergo unless other moves happen you risk losing other to players in Gaudreau or Monahan for little to no return.

So its going to cost a lot to get him, its going to cost a lot to keep him, and its going to cost a lot to have him.

Do you do: Stamkos for Bennett, Hudler, 1st, Monahan?

Costs Bennett and a first to get him, but by having him we have to let Hudler walk and then theres no money left for Monahan and everyone knows it so we get crap return trying to move him.

Now, is that team now better? Or worse?

Its not just Steven Freaking Stamkos for 3 magic beans and a thimble full of wishes.

I know he'd cost a lot, but I can't see him costing Bennett, Monahan, Hudler, and a 1st. I don't think I'd trade that for Crosby.

EDIT: misread your post. Yeah I guess those are good points too.