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Originally Posted by Ashes
Huberdeau (30 years old) - $10.5M x 7
Kadri (32 Years old) - $7.0M x 6
Markstrom (33 Years old) - $6.0M x 3
Coleman (31 Years old) - $4.9M x 4
Weegar (29 Years old) - $6.25M x 7
Andersson (26 Years old) - $4.55M x3
Lindholm (28 Years old) - $9.0M x 8
This is the current core that's locked up for three or more seasons and it's costing us $39.2M without that Lindholm extension, with the extension it's $48.2M locked up to players 28 and older (Andersson the exception).
If we hadn't already signed Kadri I think it would be totally palatable because I agree, Lindholm will likely age well and be a good mentor and basically a more effective Backlund when he reaches the same age.. but having them BOTH signed long-term is just asking for trouble.
I think Lindholm should be traded, and we should be trying to rid ourselves of at least two more names from the list above (with retention) over the next 2 seasons as younger guys are ready to step into the lineup.
And yes Lindholm's don't grow on tree's, but you can draft 2 Centers this summer if you have to, there are other options besides backing up the Brinks truck to anyone willing to stay in Calgary.
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Anderson will also turn 29 and be looking for long term in 3 years.