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Old 07-26-2023, 01:41 PM   #34
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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan View Post
A few key factors
- 2.5 year age difference
- 0.98 pts/g vs 0.89 pts/g (this only gets larger if you add the 4th year)
- Sebastian Aho has been the top point producer in Carolina for 6 straight seasons, while Elias Lindholm has never led a team in scoring
- Aho has a much better playoff track record

I just don't see how it's conceivable for Lindholm to ask for a contract that begins with a 9 on an 8 year deal, and I am one of his biggest fans. Aho is clearly the superior player.
Mr Pedantic here to point out that Martin Neces led the Hurricanes in scoring this year.
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