This "lose him for nothing" canard is destined to be a relic of the past once enough smart GMs ascend to the position. It's backward-looking. Why would you want a 30-year-old on a max term deal? You already got the best years out of the player in the past, let someone else overpay. I'm glad it's the Oilers of all teams.
Yes, there are people like Kopitar, Crosby, Yzerman, Pavelski, Jagr. They exist. Is it a smart bet to think that your 30-year-old is going to mimic them, or are they generally outliers on the age curve?
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