I like Brouwer and hope he's the clutch playoff performer he's been in the past but I don't see how or why you protect him over Ferland, unless he has a Conn Smythe-esque postseason. Ferland has the same amount of points, 2 more goals and is a +1 to Brouwers -12. Ferland also hasn't received any the PP time Brouwer gets and has had infinitely worse linemates up until a month ago. Inconsistent or not, he's providing more than Brouwer for 18% of the cap hit. Yes, he'll get a raise this summer but it won't be 4.5 million/yr. Ferland is also 7 years younger. Gotta protect Mr. Irrelevant.
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