Untouchable Sharks

So aside from Dell, everyone of some value is untouchable.

Can't say I'd like to be in Wilson's shoes at the moment.

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Burns 6 more years at $8M signed till he's 41; although he's still playing really well but in another 2 to 3 years that is going to be brutal
Vlasic 7 more years at $7M signed till he 40, already he's starting to decline
Karlsson 8 more years at $11.5M signed until he is 39, hasn't looked great because of fighting injuries, that contract is going to be a boat anchor in 4 to 5 years.
Couture 8 more years at $8M signed until he's 39; he's earning his money now and should for another 4 years

WTF is wrong with Wilson. Handing out big money on these long term deals. In 4 years, they will have 34.5m tied up in 4 players 35 and older. This is going to be a nightmare long term.

These are the 3 players that I was going to mention. Other than the fact that you can’t move their contracts I don’t see them as untouchable. Karlsson I can understand keeping to save face. He could certainly return to form but he will certainly start to decline soon.

Generally agree but I just want to add one thing.

Vlasic was in precipitous decline when he signed his contract. He was already, noticeably playing far worse than his reputation/usual self. This decline has continued ofc. People always say the Seabrook contract is the worst in the league but I disagree. It's Vlasic. 7 years, a full NMC at 7aav with bonuses. There is a general understanding of the ageing curve that Wilson has ignored, but he has also been ignoring what's actually been happening in the ice for years now. Vlasic should have signed a contract for 2-3 years around 2-4aav when he signed that monstrous deal. That was his real worth. A player without his name would have gotten just that.

If there is a gm willing to take that contract in the league, I don't care what the return or potential cost is, you pull the trigger before they have a chance to say no.