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Originally Posted by SaskyFlamesFan
I’m starting to think this whole narrative of taking less to win Stanley Cups is a being planted by Katz and his henchmen to put pressure on Draisaitl or make him look like the bad guy when he decides not to sign. Every player in the NHL wants to win cups, its the competitiveness that got them to that level. Even if he signs for 13.5 x 8 they will push that narrative but total dollars that is more than 15 x 7 (math is hard for Edmonton media) so did he really leave money on the table. There is no guarantee he plays beyond this contract. Getzlaf as an example retired when he was 37. Draisaitl will be basically 30 when this kicks in.
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I've said it before but its the Drum I will keep banging.
Austin Matthews.
He knows the Cap continually rises and he wants his cut of it, so he doesnt take long deals.
I know hockey players are always concerned about their Health and Productivity which explains the proclivity for long-term/high-dollar deals. They want to be set for life.
Matthews is willing to gamble. Take a certain percentage of Cap for a shorter term so the next time he signs for a similar percentage he's taking a bigger slice of a bigger pie.
Its brilliant. Yeah, he protects himself with signing bonuses etc. but I like his attitude towards his Career as an opportunity.
Nobody wants Draisaitl for $13.5M or whatever from 30-38. Thats insane.