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Sens re-sign Erik Karlsson (7 years, $6.5M cap hit)
If Karlsson manages to walk away with the norris why shouldn't he get "Doughty Money"? Last time I checked Doughty's Norris count is still at zero.
Maybe Karlsson is more of a team player than Doughty and is willing to settle for less money to leave for cap space for other players on the team?
Maybe his agent sucks?
Maybe there will be under the table kickbacks in that he's getting 3 million/year to babysit Alfredsson's kids that the team is hoping the league won't notice?
Who knows.
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If we could get him for 8 years at $6.25 million a year, I'd be happy. That's $50 million in total over 8 years. Actually, that's my prediction. It's a nice even number that I can see both parties agreeing on.
Erik Karlsson re-signs with the Senators for 8 years, $50 million ($6.25 mill per year). Book it.
If we could get him for 8 years at $6.25 million a year, I'd be happy. That's $50 million in total over 8 years. Actually, that's my prediction. It's a nice even number that I can see both parties agreeing on.
Erik Karlsson re-signs with the Senators for 8 years, $50 million ($6.25 mill per year). Book it.
That would lead to him being a UFA by contract's end, no? Cap hit would be better though.
Maybe Karlsson is more of a team player than Doughty and is willing to settle for less money to leave for cap space for other players on the team?
Maybe his agent sucks?
Maybe there will be under the table kickbacks in that he's getting 3 million/year to babysit Alfredsson's kids that the team is hoping the league won't notice?
Who knows.
LOL. I think proclaiming Doughty less of a team player for asking for what he believes he's worth is a little misguided. He looked like a team player in the playoffs.
I don't think he'll win the Norris, but at $6M per that's a good price. Less than guys like Bouwmeester and Campbell. He should be right up there with Doughty. Certainly one of the best defensemen in the League and should be payed as such. Not saying he's the best, but he's a superstar.
Give him whatever he wants but 5 years isn't nearly long enough term. 10 years, 6.75 works for me. Either that or a deal short enough to keep him as an RFA again.
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