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Originally Posted by MegaErtz
The only difference is that we're stuck paying Kadri $28m US over the next four years, and the Sharks get away without paying Couture another dime.
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The difference is that Kadri is earning his money right now. Couture isn't, and the Sharks have to pay him $13 million not to play at all for the next two years.
Capwages lists 34 centres who make more money this year than Kadri. NHL.com has him 31st in points for centres. He's making just what a high-end 2C ought to make in this market. (Both lists include some players who spend most of their time on the wing, so rather than go through them all manually, I assumed that simply cancels out.)
It's not Kadri's fault the Flames don't have anyone better than him at that position.