Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathgod
@GreenLantern2814
How much success have the Hawks had since signing Kane & Toews to those monster contracts? It's a cautionary tale of what happens when a team concentrates too much of their cap structure on two players. I hope Johnny & Chucky stay long term, but it could be a double-edged sword if their cap hits are so massive they hamstring the team's ability to provide them with a strong supporting cast.
|
So don’t sign Tkachuk. Trade him for some roster flexibility and pay for Mangiapane/Kylington.
There’s no functional difference in what you’re able to do with Johnny at $9.5M vs $11.5M. It’s an extra Gudbranson.
What continually sinks this team is giving 30+ wingers retirement contracts they’ll never live up to.
Chicago might just be an example of what happens when you win three ‘chips and then get an extra $80M.
Your motivation probably takes a hit knowing your legacy is (was) secure.
Or maybe it’s what happens when you trade Artemi Panarin for Brandon Saad.
Or when you pay Seabrook when you shouldn’t.
Could be a lot of things.
But having Kane and Toews at $10.5M is probably the least of your worries.