Rasmus today is a mid d-man with a bold personality.
I think he peaked early and we shouldn't let those past seasons blind us from seeing the quality of play he brings presently.
I don't think you drop a signicificant AAV or contract length on a player like that.
Try to excuse the -38 but it's a bit of an outlier. Looking at how his play sagged after the hot start I don't think you can absolve him of being an issue by deflecting blame to who he played with.
If were looking at paying him like a d-man that can carry a top 4 pairing then make sure the body of work says he can do that.
Otherwise you need to negotiate for less or trade him if he won't accept less.
I'm so done with the days of this team paying a premium just to keep guys that aren't that good due to attachment to them
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