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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Not me. If he proves he's a 90 pt guy, I'll pay him like a 90 pt guy. But taking risk like this and losing, can really sink your cap flexibility.
I don't think it's prudent to take big risks, trying to be a hero with the cap. If you remain prudent, don't make big mistakes, and have a steady influx of ELC contracts, managing the cap shouldn't require large gambles.
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I'd say this is the most prudent move a good GM can make in today's NHL. Paying a guy like Boldy $7M in 3 years (if he's producing at a 90-100 point level) could easily be the difference in the team being able to pay another meaningful talent on the roster.
They've probably seen more than enough to hedge their bets that he's at worst turning out 65-70 point seasons, or something to that effect. It's always a risk/reward role as a GM, but as many fans know all to well, kicking the can down the road another 3 years often ends up costing the team and it's way better than investing that money in an overpriced veteran.