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FlamesAddiction · 01-06-2021, 12:33 PM

He's a good player. It seems like a slight overpayment currently, but the key is the term.

Columbus is taking a gamble betting that he will continue to be a 0.5 ppg player or better for the next 5 years. If he does, the tail end of the contract will probably be small bargain . At his age, it's isn't a crazy expectation. At the very worst, I think it might be a slight overpayment, but not an anchor.

01-06-2021, 12:33 PM	#19
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	He's a good player. It seems like a slight overpayment currently, but the key is the term. Columbus is taking a gamble betting that he will continue to be a 0.5 ppg player or better for the next 5 years. If he does, the tail end of the contract will probably be small bargain . At his age, it's isn't a crazy expectation. At the very worst, I think it might be a slight overpayment, but not an anchor. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."