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Originally Posted by fleury
Zaitsev is definitely serviceable. Recently the Toronto media and fans have been on his case, and this year he wasn't up to par, but it's the scapegoat mentality here. It was definitely an off-year for him and when you're paid that much you expect more, but given his age he should be fine. Ottawa doing this is a worthwhile gamble.
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Yup thats my read on it too. Zaitsev isnt a terrible player or anything, but is way overpaid for way to long....and those guys draw the ire of fans and make the GM look bad. Not his fault as no one put a gun to the Leafs head (Lou i think in this case).