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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
i sort of thought Karlsson would be more likely to go to a contender a la Kevin Durant...
cap space is a big deal of course, but if you are JT or Karlsson would you really want to sign your last contract with a teams that is years away from being a SC contender?
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Depends. What is the main desire for the player? Is it the cup? Is it location? Is it leadership?
There are ways to accelerate rebuilds. And I think if Vancouver got one or the other player, by the time their next contract is up, they'll have a shot at a cup run.
I'm just don't think NHL players think like NBA players. There's no super team to go to, the cap wont allow it. You're not guranteed a cup wherever you go as a free agent. So why make it top priority?
Thats why I think Vancouver can make a big splash in one of the two top player available this year. They have the location, they have a decent young core of player for someone to lead.