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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Well Crosby didn't have a chunk of his skull removed. Karlsson is physically not the same player he used to be and that's a fact because his he's had bone removed and artificial tendons in place in one of his foots and his game has always been based on his mobility. I think he should have a bounce back season at least next year (providing he stays healthy which is never a given) with a season under his belt out West but this is an 8 year deal we are talking about so there's considerable risk. It's not like it's just fans here at CP that question the deal as it's media as well as Duhatschek, Burnside, etc think this will likely end up cost them;
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Well sure, questioning the deal makes sense. I don't think it's a smart deal, and I would bet more heavily on it not looking good in the long term.
My only point was writing it off as a foregone conclusion that the Karlsson of old was gone or that this contract is a disaster just doesn't make sense. I agree with the sentiment, I just think there's a good chance it's just fine as well. I wouldn't bet 90 million dollars on it though.