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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Seems like a no-brainer for the Avs given their current cap situation but they do seem to operate a little differently than a lot of teams. I think he's a good player that has leadership intangibles but I don't know if he's prolific enough of a scorer to sign into his mid-30's. Seems like a guy that could have his game nosedive in his 30's if not surrounded by elite talent.
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The contract for virtually every UFA will look bad in the final years. That’s just a given. Any team with a policy of never signing a UFA contract that overpays in the final years will have to pretty much forego UFA deals for quality players altogether, and replace all their 29 year old stars internally with elite young prospects. Tough to do.
I’m sure the Avs recognize this is a cyclical league, and they need to make a push now while their core is in its prime, knowing it will mean some long-term pain in cap hits.