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Originally Posted by Vinny01
32% of the cap tied up in Voracek, Backlund, Lucic, Gio all players that are 31+ next year. I just don’t see teams winning much when 1/3 of their cap is tied up in aging players.
I am not convinced this current core has what it takes to win so why close the window instead of trying to extend it by adding young pieces in a Gaudreau trade?
4-5 years Tkachuk is 26-27 so still plenty of time to win
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Bruins were in 1st place when COVID shut it down and went to the Finals last year, they have about $30 million tied up with plus 30 players (Krejci, Bergeron, Marchand, Chara, Rask and Halak).
If the older players produce and win, they produce and win. Granted none of those guys are nearly dead weight like Lucic is.
I don't disagree with your premise, I mean younger is better, but it's not always as clear cut as you make it to be. There is no cookie cutter formula for winning in the NHL.