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 oilfan94
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Registered: June 2006
Location: USA
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| Mike wrote on Wed, 21 August 2024 14:42 |
Probably some sour grapes on my part, but Holloway talks about a better opportunity in St Louis, and though I understand how he arrived at that, I couldn't disagree with him more.
As an Oilers 1st rounder who was given a shot in the playoffs and looked pretty good, who was still going to be somewhat cheap, he was going to given all sorts of rope and opportunity - and at times opportunity with some of the best to ever play the game. He was penciled in on the 3rd line with a definite possibility of getting time in the top 6 in case of injury and maybe some PP2 time.
He might have left a few $ on the table the next year or two, but I would wager that he would have more than made up for it, multiple times over on his next deal. Plus a realistic chance at a Cup. I think it was a stupid move for him.
Broberg on the other hand - going from the rumoured $1.8 to over $4.5? I really can't blame him for that - with any modicum of fiscal responsibility, that is set for life money. I'm sad to not have him on our blue line for under $2M, but really can't blame him for cashing in on that OS.
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Honestly, I think that for most young and unestablished players, making money is primary and winning a cup is secondary. I don't think this is a generational thing, I think that is how it has been for a long time. A player wants to get into the league, get a good contract, make good money and then hopefully his team contends at some point, or else he'll start jumping to contenders at the end of his big contract and if he is lucky he'll win a cup. From a purely personal perspective, it is what makes the most sense to do. Players all say they want to win, but only a few do (and they change their minds over the years).
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