I do agree with you on his role and I imagine it will be expanded. And on a long term deal I agree with you that it can get up in that 4.25-5 range that’s probably want you meant and I didn’t read it clearly enough. I just think if 73 last off-season gets 3 years under 5 then Gryz on a 3 year can’t get more than him. Particularly with the cap going flat. But if we’re talking long term that’s a different story. I’m with you that if he got Krug like time his numbers would look a lot different.

McAvoy was also a 10.2c RFA so he didn't have much leverage. That and maybe he took a little discount, we don't know. Grzelcyk has already signed his bridge deal and has three full seasons under the belt so there's that. But I get what you're saying with " if 73 last off-season gets 3 years under 5 then Gryz on a 3 year can’t get more than him ", it makes sense.

Take a drink.

remove your Boston blinders first

Studnicka a throw in... have two drinks.

where did I once say hes a throw in? I said he doesn't project to be a 1C like some Boston fans suggest. He will probably be in the 50-60 point TWF 2C range.

Great point on RFA status, that didn’t run through my mind. I agree with you. He’s an interesting contract regardless and like I said I’m most likely in the minority. He’s a guy who’s point totals obviously don’t tell the whole story And he would probably have a big jump in those numbers if he has PP1 time. I think we can agree that he’s an important piece that should get done especially if Krug can’t get done

I don't see him any more than a very solid #3. Very good and reliable in his own zone. Decent puck mover. Is good for about 25-30 points a season. Skating is not bad. Decent north south but agility and ability to change gears is kinda lackluster. I think he can be a very similar guy to Muzzin. Better puck mover and skater but not as physical and territorial

Every single thing you said here is incorrect.

#1- Studnika is projected to be a #2C or at worst #3C. Not a #1C. Haven’t seen one scouting report saying that other than Boston fans on this website. And I like studnika. He’s a hometown kid and played on a team with one of my friends. I hope he has a good career but I’m just being realistic

#2- Carlo is not a dominant D lol. He’s a top 4 D. Again, very good, but he’s not a “dominant shutdown force” on the ice

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