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Originally Posted by bluejays
This is such a terrible contract. It really handcuffs the team and what they can build around him for years to come. They're destined to be top heavy unless they draft out of this world.
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They have been more competitive than the Flames despite $14.7 million in dead money the past few seasons so when you factor in the increases in the salary cap, even with this contract they have more money available than they did since buying out Suter and Parise. I think the reality of the NHL is that most contenders are going to be top heavy. Better to be top heavy with elite players than to not be top heavy and have no elite players.