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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Over the last two seasons he is .6pt/gm and +26. He's not a tweener on most teams.
To put in perspective Dube is .4pt/gm and a -1. Given the effect of linermates they are probably the same player right now if not Yamamoto ahead.
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I think in a way it's Yamamoto betting on himself. He is eligible for arbitration in a year, so if he keeps producing at that rate he will be paid more than Dube in the next 2 years. I think both deals have merit. It also is the same caphit as Puljujarvi. I guess whoever works out better will get the better contract next summer. It also lets the Oilers gauge who is the better fit in their top 6.