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Old 07-26-2012, 05:16 PM   #1625
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Default Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread

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Everyone was praising Philly for the offer but most failed to mention it could have cost them not only the $110 million but also up to 4 first round picks. The loss of those picks could cripple any team for a long time.
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The amount is said to be 110 M$, so it would be 7.85 M$ per year, about the same as his previous salary (7,5 M$). It would only yield a compensation of two 1st round picks, a 2nd and a 3rd.
Your statement still stands, it could have crippled them, but less so.
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