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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Calle Jarnkrok arguably has the best contract in the NHL for a middle six forward. Had five years at 2M a year while being good for 15goals and 15 assists a year from ages 26 to 30.
James Neal was a year away from being a 30yo UFA.
Regardless of on ice performance, these two facts would make that decision a no-brainer.
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Nashville was going for the Cup, no doubt in my mind that had Neal been more productive for them in his final year there, they would have protected him.