stempniaksen
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- Oct 12, 2008
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I believe that the big bonus structure Toronto gave Tavares is causing headaches for GMs with top 6 F/top 2 D who reaching UFA status soon. He's fully protected against a lockout and gets a big chunk of his money up front. He's also basically buyout proof. Instead of treating it like a one off you can bet that every player and agent wants in on this gravy train.
Was happening before Tavares, that contract just took it to the extreme. It's gonna be status quo until the next lockout, imo.