Ghost of Kyiv
Wanted Dead and Alive
I guess the real question was, does Goligoski have negative trade value now? And if so, how undesirable is it to Arizona?
I feel pretty confident in saying that at least 90% of the league did not want to pay Goligoski $5.475. I mean his agent probably thought that too. Doubt he would've signed with Arizona if he thought there was a choice of many more destinations at such a high price point.
Likely, Arizona was the only team comfortable paying Goligoski that much.
So now, has the status quo changed?
-1 less prime year, one year closer to the less than desirable reality of paying a 35 year old Goligoski.
-Underlying numbers (Chayka seems to like those) toke a bit of a dip.
-Not popular amongst Arizona fans, (but we all probably assumed that would be the case).
On the other hand...
-The free agent D market is even worse
-Cap increased a bit this year.
-Some decent defenders are going to Vegas without adequate replacements.
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Edit: I guess, it's a question I don't really know the answer to.
I feel pretty confident in saying that at least 90% of the league did not want to pay Goligoski $5.475. I mean his agent probably thought that too. Doubt he would've signed with Arizona if he thought there was a choice of many more destinations at such a high price point.
Likely, Arizona was the only team comfortable paying Goligoski that much.
So now, has the status quo changed?
-1 less prime year, one year closer to the less than desirable reality of paying a 35 year old Goligoski.
-Underlying numbers (Chayka seems to like those) toke a bit of a dip.
-Not popular amongst Arizona fans, (but we all probably assumed that would be the case).
On the other hand...
-The free agent D market is even worse
-Cap increased a bit this year.
-Some decent defenders are going to Vegas without adequate replacements.
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Edit: I guess, it's a question I don't really know the answer to.
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