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It's the closest thing Bergevin's ever had to a vision.
The last few years of their contracts, all these players are old at the same time and the team would perform poorly and thereby rebuild with earlier draft picks. As for the next 1-3 years, maybe that's how small the window is.
Also.. every time I open a thread about contracts assigned to players, the same thing always comes up: he was signed for too long, he's gonna finish at X age
Well.. here's the thing. You need to give players term for them to accept contracts often time. Otherwise, the AAV will be higher. Higher AAV reduces your chance at a cup
Sure... but so many??
I get it with a 21 or 23 year old. They grow into and then exceed the value of the contract. Too many of these deals given out a are really asking to get smashed.
NHL GMs have finally woken up and smelled the coffee and started paying the players when they're worth it - 22-29.
Problem is, you can't pay them 22-29 AND 29-36.
And if you have to choose one, choose the former.