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Originally Posted by N-E-B
I just don't understand why the Leafs would want him. He seems like a quick fix. They've tried that route before with Kessel/JVR/Phaneuf etc. Why would they want to do that again? I'd want I develop my own homegrown talent. Stamkos makes more sense on a team that already has their own core. I don't think building around free agents is a good thing.
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All of those examples are based off of trading. When somebody of this talent level comes by for 'free', everyone will be interested.
The consequence of signing him to a massive contract is looking more and more dangerous with his lackluster play.