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Old 09-03-2024, 08:54 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden View Post
I hate to say it but I don't think that contract will age that poorly. He is 28, and will be 36 (37?) when it is done. Lots of players at his size and skill still contribute well at that age.
It won't age terribly, I think you're right, but the simple fact is thst nearly his entire prime is over. They're paying a lot of money for Draisaitl's "still very good" years and maybe one or two "not that good anymore" years.
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