Nac Mac Feegle
wee & free
- Jun 10, 2011
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I don't get the logic behind the argument that EK hasn't been good in SJ. Even though he's player on one leg prior to this season, he produced at a .67 ppg, or a 55 point average. That isn't worth $11 million per season, but once again, this is one legged Karlsson who is finally feeling healthy for the first time in years. At his "bad", he's still very good (night and day compared top Chabot.
This year, the Sharks had a goal differential of -87, EK's +- is -26, he's not even the worst on his team. If we're going to use plus minus, lets have some context behind it.
I get the argument of not thinking EK can maintain his healthy play at his current age with injury history, totally valid argument, its why I don't want him back. But the notion that he has been "bad" by any means or not dominant, he's still dominant enough to be a very good defender.
I'd wager it's in comparison with the cap hit and contract.
Erik had an amazing year, but that contract is a killer.