Leafs want Tavares, trying to bypass draft rules

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Considering the tight salary cap not too sure that a kid straight out of the AHL is going to be making close to max money. Who's likeier going to be making max money? Alexander Ovechkin, Vincent Lecavalier, Eric Staal, Jarome Iginla, Danny Heatly or the 21 year old John Tavares from the AHL Marlies? I personally feel that he will benefit more elevating his game through an NHL team rather then the Marlies at that age.

To be honest, all of the above.

If teams can get a 21 year old (potential) franchise player without giving up "hockey assets", they'll be falling all over themselves to give him the max.

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To be honest, all of the above.

If teams can get a 21 year old (potential) franchise player without giving up "hockey assets", they'll be falling all over themselves to give him the max.

Really? A 21 year old straight out of the AHL will receive a similar contract as Ovechkin and Vinny? Maybe even more? Not too sure about that, not before he proves himself at least. I'd consider cap space as an important assest. If Greg Oden hits the FA market will he be making as much as LeBron James or Dwight Howard?

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Really? A 21 year old straight out of the AHL will receive a similar contract as Ovechkin and Vinny? Maybe even more? Not too sure about that, not before he proves himself at least. I'd consider cap space as an important assest. If Greg Oden hits the FA market will he be making as much as LeBron James or Dwight Howard?

Yes.

The max is the max. Some players deserve it more than others, but a lot of players get it (or close enough that it might as well be the max).

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Yes.

The max is the max. Some players deserve it more than others, but a lot of players get it (or close enough that it might as well be the max).

Considering it's rarely been done (not too sure if it's ever been done) that's overly simplistic. You're out of your mind if you think that in today