Ottawa just viewed Redden as being better I guess. Or equal and willing to take less money and term. Pretty defensible position at the time.
Both guys were 28 years old when Chara left. Chara signed for cap max or very close to it. Everyone knew he was great.
Who would have predicted Redden would fall apart completely by 31?
Chara on the other hand has been blessed with freakish longevity.
Can't really blame anyone for not seeing that coming.
Last edited by Oil Stain; 06-27-2018 at 12:56 AM.
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