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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Absolutely the cap will have increased considerably (with the caveat that it also may not, given some stresses in the world today). 10 million in 5 seasons may really look more like 6-7 million today.
What doesn't change is Nylander. Is he someone that you want your team to include as part of the 3-5 highest paid players on the team? I look at him as a very prolific scorer - even in the playoffs - but who doesn't provide a whole lot of other things (defensive play, physicality, leadership, intangibles), and doesn't fill a premier position.
#1 centre - 10-15 million.
#1 defencemen - 10-15 million.
#1 LW - Huberdeau - 10.5 million x 8 years
Do you want to include Nylander? I would rather have the flexibility to spend on a BETTER RW (some grit, more defensive ability, or other intangibles), or have that money for a better #2 center and a #2 and #3 defencemen.
I just don't see Nylander as a player you really want to commit 8 years to. I definitely agree on the rising cap and the implications of what that looks like in terms of 8-figure salaries per team.
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Point taken and not one I would argue against too much.
That said, one thing Nylander excels at is zone entries and puck possession through the neutral zone, similar to Gaudreau. I’m not one who follows analytics all that closely but certainly like the discourse around it. I do recall a podcast where a guy named Ian Tulloch, who writes/covers the Leafs basically argued Nylander is more valuable than Marner. This was a few years ago when Marner was negotiating his contract but I think it’s fair to say there’s more to Nylander than the ability to put up points. Also have to wonder if he’s the bonafide 1RW on a squad, presumably playing with Huberdeau and Lindholm that there is some uncovered potential. It’s an attractive possibility.