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Originally Posted by New Era
Saad is grossly under-rated and Tavares is grossly over-rated. Double the points? So that would mean we should be expecting 100+ points out of Tavares? Saad is a 20-30 goal, 50 point player. I appreciate Tavares is in the middle of a career year, but he is not at the level you're suggesting. He's a helluva player, but anyone willing to pay him $12M a season is looking to punish their team for years to come.
Regressing quickly? So a 25 year old is now regressing fast? Still on a pace for 20 goals while playing a limited role in Chicago. Don't see any regression in game, moreso the team he is on.
As far as needs, Flames are looking for a finisher, one that fits in the budget and is not going to cripple the team long term. Saad is a good target. If we can dump a salary and grab Saad, that would be a very solid move. Tavares is such a pipe dream its hard to articulate. Saad is a guy that would fit well based on the need.
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I'm not saying the Flames are getting Tavares, or that he's even worth $12M. I'm saying Saad is nowhere near what was in his earlier go round with Chicago, and nowhere near a $6M player. Being a worse player than before is regression. Or playing above your head and coming back to a normal level, that's regression statistically.
He's not a bad player. Would I take him for this team? Not at that salary. Plus he's a LW.