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Old 05-03-2025, 01:21 PM   #14058
The Cobra
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree View Post
Colorado got a haul for a few weeks of a great player. You’re arguing that Vancouver won’t because there is only 2 years left of a contract of an elite player. Just doesn’t make any sense at all.

Now, I’m not saying Van will get a haul. But the contract is not prohibitive. 2 years is two cup runs for some teams, which could be huge to add Hughes to. And a lot can change. Even if Hughes wants to play in NJ, there’s no guarantee, so (like e’ve seen countless times) it’s entirely possible he finds a better fit than Vancouver and sticks there well beyond 2 years.

Either way, this idea that NJ can just wait this out until free agency has no actual basis in reality. It just doesn’t happen.
I am not saying they won't get a haul. I am saying they won't get a premium player like Hiescher or Bratt. Apples and oranges.
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