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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Buffalo just never learns with these big contracts. Okposo, Skinner, Ristolainen..am I missing anyone?
They see one good year and assume it will always be that good. A really bad way for a small market club to do business.
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Okposo was a good signing that got derailed due to injury. He was probably the best UFA signed that off-season inclusive of Lucic and a really solid player in his prime.
Skinner was a bad contract, but he was a consistent 30 goal guy his whole career too.
Ristolainen was always a bad deal because he mever actually performed up to the level of his role.
I don't know if Tage Thompson can maintain his production, and I think the AAV is steep given the risk, but if you believe in someone's skillset, I think long term deals for guys in their twenties are the best option. Short term deals for guys in their twenties and long term deals for guys in their 30s are not something to brag about.