Two things about either deal, regardless of which is signed.
1. This deal should be pretty good for the first 3 years or so, barring further injury to Hyman. He's definitely worth 5 million bucks for what he brings to the table. I also think that his playing style will complement either Draisaitl or McDavid, regardless of where they choose to put him. The problem is obviously the back half of the deal. Can you LTIR someone for five years?
2. Despite what I just said, we thought the same thing about the Clarkson, Eriksson, Lucic, etc etc deals. "This will be fine for a few years, but the back half of it is going to get ugly".
It wasn't fine for a few years. It got ugly quick. I look forward to more of the same in this case.
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