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Originally Posted by Robbob
listening to the radio yesterday they had a conversation and talking about Alex Tuch and how he could get 10+M in FA. With the cap going up, I am really having trouble with player values and cap hits. If Tuch is getting Huberdeau or more money, is Huidreau's contract really that bad?
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IMO, people will be blown away at what kind of players get $10 million contracts. The global economy largely went through a period of 30-40% inflation over the last 5 years. Add on expansion of the NHL and increased revenues and salary inflation is going to be big.
Kaprisov getting $17 million/year is the start. When the dust settles, stars will be getting $20 million/year. Higher end 2nd liners will be getting around $10 million/year.
And unless Huberdeau finds a way to start putting up 70+points per year, his contract is still awful. Buyout proof too. Extra awful as he ages.
As for Tuch, I can see him getting $10 million/year based on his current play (30 goals and 70 points). The issue is he's turning 30, so whoever sings him long term to that is going to regret it.