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MisterJoji · 07-02-2018, 02:08 PM

For those apprehensive about Neal’s contract, here’s a few comparables.

Patrick Marleau
Last 3 seasons: 19G 57P / 25G 48P / 27G 46P
Age: 37, signed a 3 year contract at 6.25 million with a NMC/NTC

James Neal
Last 3 seasons: 31G 58P / 23G 41P / 25G 44P
Age: 30, signed a 5 year contract at 5.75 million with no NMC/NTC

Ilya Kovalchuk
Last 3 seasons: 16G 49P / 32G 78A / 31G 63P
Age: 35, signed a 3 year contract at 6.25 million with an NMC/NTC
*KHL points (so take that as you may)

Milan Lucic
Last 3 seasons: 24G 59P / 18G 44P / 20G 55P
Age: 28, signed a 7 year contract at 6.0 million with an NMC/NTC

David Backes
Last 3 seasons: 27G 57P / 26G 58P / 21G 45P
Age: 32, signed a 5 year contract at 6.0 million with an NMC/NTC.

Given that list, I think Neal would still be my top choice. He’s the cheapest, the 2nd youngest, with comparable stats. I also think not having a NMC/NTC is a lot bigger deal than is being made.

07-02-2018, 02:08 PM	#420
MisterJoji Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The toilet of Alberta : Edmonton Exp:	For those apprehensive about Neal’s contract, here’s a few comparables. Patrick Marleau Last 3 seasons: 19G 57P / 25G 48P / 27G 46P Age: 37, signed a 3 year contract at 6.25 million with a NMC/NTC James Neal Last 3 seasons: 31G 58P / 23G 41P / 25G 44P Age: 30, signed a 5 year contract at 5.75 million with no NMC/NTC Ilya Kovalchuk Last 3 seasons: 16G 49P / 32G 78A / 31G 63P Age: 35, signed a 3 year contract at 6.25 million with an NMC/NTC KHL points (so take that as you may) Milan Lucic Last 3 seasons: 24G 59P / 18G 44P / 20G 55P Age: 28, signed a 7 year contract at 6.0 million with an NMC/NTC David Backes Last 3 seasons: 27G 57P / 26G 58P / 21G 45P Age: 32, signed a 5 year contract at 6.0 million with an NMC/NTC. Given that list, I think Neal would still be my top choice. He’s the cheapest, the 2nd youngest, with comparable stats. I also think not having a NMC/NTC is a lot bigger deal than is being made. __________________ "Illusions Michael, tricks are something a whre does for money ....... or cocaine"