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08:22 AM ET 06.08 | In a sign of the times, Colorado's David Jones inked a new deal, reportedly coming in at four years and $16 million. Did the Avs overpay to keep a guy who scored 37 points last season and wasn't always among top six forwards? Probably, they did a bit, yes. But that's always what happens when you sign your potential UFA guys. You have to pay a premium to keep them off the open market. ... [He's] scored 20 or more goals the last two years. Those guys don't grow on trees anymore in the NHL. He's got a good, accurate shot. He's a smart player for the most part. He's scored 20 or more goals the last two years. I would say this: Jones needs to stay on a line with Paul Stastny.
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that is a contract Brian Burke could be proud of
BrownsBucksBlueJacke…
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Nah. Twenty goals is first-line production for Burke. He coulda gotten $7 mil from him.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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If this sets the market price for 20 goal scoring wingers, it probably put PA Parentaeu at like $4.5M per season. Looks like he'll walk from the Isles. Thanks Avs!!
Puck082
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Just as long as it wasn't front loaded. That's the important thing to B-irk.
Canuck eh?
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Exactly. The pain needs to be balanced to DJ Irky-Irk.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Mhm. Remember Jason Blake? Yeah, sometimes, losing guys who go all superstar on ya in their UFA season isn't a BAD F(@&*(G THING!
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Good point. He scored 40 with the Isles, cashed in and sucked since.
Puck082
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and John Druce?
Spiny Norman
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The NHL should get something in their CBA like the NFL has, where they can cut a player if he isn't performing. What's the incentive to go all out when you've got more money guaranteed for the next three years than a normal person would spend in three lifetimes?
Burgh-Fan
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He would probably have commanded a bigger contract on the open market.
THE BISHOP!
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I like your idea BF.
Game of the day. Let's name the rule after a player. As in....
The Luongo Clause.
Canuck eh?
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The Burke/Kessel clause (having lottery protection when trading away draft picks).
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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been saying this for ever (should be in all sports)
A Central Pillar in the Spiny Norman platform/
But....the other side of this is, that owners must also be accountable for trying to put a competitive team on the ice. Or...as in Futbol...you get relegated
Spiny Norman
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Or ... he'd trade him to the Bruins.
roamer
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Ahem, with all due respect Canuck, I believe the Rickety Clause would be a little more appropriate.
Puck082
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That's why it's a contest.
(and BTW...I agree)
Canuck eh?
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Probably after the Wings nosed around they couldn't let him go to their old rivals.
shiprock
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You have a certain Pen or two in mind??
shiprock
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The only one I'm thinking of now is Fluery. Maybe if Sid can play a whole season without getting his bell wrung he'll earn his pay.
Burgh-Fan
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