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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
The only reason Crosby's cap hit is so low is because it's a cheater, back diving deal from the old CBA. For that reason, You can't compare Stamkos' new deal to Crosby's old one. If Crosby was a UFA this summer, I have no doubt he would get at least $11m AAV, and that's after the worst season of his career.
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Exactly. Crosby is making $12 million this season; at least $10 million for the next three seasons; and at least $9 million for the next three after that. If you just counted the first 8 years of Crosby's contract, the cap hit would be $10.8 million.