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Originally Posted by Hackey
Weegar had 4 goals and 31 pts so not sure he is underpaid. His contract is definitely less worrisome but he's just starting year 1 of 8. That's a long time. I think he should have a better year next year but predicting an 8 year deal is tough.
If Lindholm can maintain 2C then he is probably earning his contract. But again year 1 of 8 would be next year.
Kadri contract takes him to 40.
Huberdeau I really don't know what to expect. Next year will be big for him. But again year 1 of 8.
To me that's quite a bit of risk and hopeful thinking that these all age decently. That core isn't that strong. You're likely not expecting them to get better and more than likely will regress. Best case scenario seems like a first round exit for a few years.
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Kadri’s contract really isn’t a problem at all. 7 million is only 8.3% of the total cap and that number will fall dramatically over the next 2-3 seasons.
Also, it doesn’t take him to 40. It takes him to 38. Additionally the contract is structured so that a buyout of the last two seasons is totally manageable.
It’s a 7 million dollar cap hit for his age 32-36 year old seasons and then 4 seasons of 2.3 million of dead money.
Not ideal, but won’t prevent the Flames from anything as long as they plan for it.
I think Weegar should age gracefully, but Huberdeau’s contract will be a killer. Here’s hoping his next few years are awesome.