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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Doubt they find a way to just go fill $10M in cap space before the UFA courting period, and he’s by far the best UFA. He holds all the leverage here and signing early is foolish even if he wants to stay.
Stamkos did it right.
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If the money is right and the situation outside of hockey is right, why not sign if you are being sold on the organization turning around?
Experienced, winning GM hired. Reigning cup champion coach in the mix, friends signed, nearish family. World Class location.
I get that the money matters but does 8 million over 8 years on an 80 or 90 million dollar contract justify going somewhere else? I dunno.
I definitely get the chase the money mentality and I also think NHlers are weird in how they go about their contracts sometimes, but in this particular situation I understand why the grass may not be greener.
Me personally, would have a hard time risking that contract for even a week if it was out there. If he doesn't like it in a couple of years demand a trade and move with security.