Modifié 25 mai 2023 à 14 h 6
Quoting: JoeROFLCOPTER
6 mil in retention lol
If you look at this from the standpoint of ownership, this contract costs them $46,000,000 over the next 4 years. Even if they retain 50%, the Sharks are only on the hook for $13,000,000. By year 4 they only pay $750 K and overall they save $26,000,000. This might mean nothing to you, but in real life it does.
Regarding the players coming back, Bourgault might not be Steven Lorenz, but he is a significant prospect who has the potential to play anywhere in the lineup and in all situations. He will probably be at least a 20 goal scorer and a 50-60 point player, so 2nd line RW.
The other players will help to fill out the roster and perhaps help this team be more competitive and the 2 (potentially) 1st round picks aren’t nothing.
Finally, Karlsson holds all the cards. If he wants to move, he will be moved. However, you have to understand that the market is extremely limited to maybe 3 or 4 or possibly just 1 team. This deal is the best you will ever see for EK65.
In a couple years maybe he can be moved for a 4th line Center, a high 3rd round pick and a 2nd or 3rd tier prospect. If that is the case, enjoy!