Brian23
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- Dec 3, 2011
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Little torn. 7 is a long time, but 6.5 is cheaper then I thought. I think he probably got over on term more then the team got over on price though.
They're convinced he'll be living in a wheelchair within 2 years.I’m sure the main board will have a completely normal and reasonable reaction to this
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This says “Next Captain” deal to me.I love when GMBM gets something like this done which inferiorities both Caps Fans and the mains.
So happy to get this done. 6.5M AAV is fantastic. While 7 years is long, probably appropriate. It wasn’t 8 and by the time the last two years comes around 6.5M will be a nothing burger as the Cap goes up. Bravo GMBM. Well done!
I’m sorry, you must have missed how well he produced after returning from injury.Welp, time will tell whether this was a wise move. I'd rather a lower aav for the term or a shorter term at that price. 43 is no longer the player he was a few years ago and if the trajectory continues this'll be an albatross before it's half over.
Haters gonna hate.This contract will be a mistake.
Homers gonna homerHaters gonna hate.
43 is not injury prone. He had a knee injury and he came back last year a lot more productive than Backstrom. He will be a 1RW for 3 years and probably middle 6 captain, PK specialist the last 4. As the cap goes up 6.5M will be reasonable for that role especially when you add all of the intangibles including being a great captain.Welp, time will tell whether this was a wise move. I'd rather a lower aav for the term or a shorter term at that price. 43 is no longer the player he was a few years ago and if the trajectory continues this'll be an albatross before it's half over.
Yep, I’m a homer. You got me. But at least i live a happy life not hating on everything the Caps and the world gives me. But aside from that, this is a good hockey deal.Homers gonna homer