Re: [Trade] Phaneuf to Ottawa in monster deal
Originally Posted by
Godin
I would have to think that at least half the league isn't worth what they are getting paid.
True, but some like Phaneuf REALLY aren't worth what they are getting paid. I don't think Phaneuf is a bad defeneseman but he is overpaid for what he offers now. If he was signed long term to a $5M annual cap hit then he dosen't look as bad. He is a fair price at $5M but that extra $2M. Phaneuf is currently the fifth highest paid Dman in the league (soon to be the 6th once Big Buffs deal kicks in next season). Yikes!
And yes Ev, cap hit matters. Just wait until Karlssons contract expires in three years, and you need cap space to re-sign him to god-knows-how-much at that point in time. His contract comes up the year after Turris and Stone get re-signed and two years after Zibanejad. You think Stamkos is about to hit it big, Karlssons next deal will be a monster AAAAAAND you will still have two more years of Phaneuf at $7M towards that cap hit. It all counts and it all matters. You will see soon enough.
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