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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Ferland's value is arguably at his highest now though. Treliving had to bail on the Bouma contract after a 20 goal season. I'd sell high with this player.
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He had to pay up for Bouma after a 16 goal season, he bailed two seasons later when he couldn't live up to it which was understandable since that 16 goal season was the most goals Bouma had scored in any season at ANY level. That's right, Bouma wasn't a prolific scorer even in junior. The fact that he couldn't repeat his 16 goal season was a surprise to no one, but he had it at exactly the right time. Lucky him.
Ferland on the other hand has shown offensive ability at lower levels, so the fact that he's found some scoring touch in the NHL isn't nearly as surprising, and much more likely to be sustainable.
He's also on pace for nearly 30, not just a meager 16 goals.
Not really a good comparable in any way.