How many elite players do you guys think there are in the NHL? If you truly think Johnny is elite, but then you argue he's worth about $7.5MM, you contradicting yourself.
Elite guys make $9MM or more a season.
I would argue Johnny can/will be a star in this league. Is he going to put up 100 points? I have my doubts. Over the next 7 years, will Monahan or Johnny be more valuable to the club? I would have to say Monahan and therefore I think Johnny should sign a deal practically identical to Monahan's. Johnny's extra 14 points are offset by the fact that Monahan plays the harder position and wears an A.
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