The problem with your reasoning is that you would think he was worth 8+ million if he played on Tampas first line. There are way more sophisticated methods of evaluating player skill than point totals.
He's playing on a line with Eichel and that's better than playing on a line with Point.
The NHL needs to continue the 20 (or 24) team playoff format so loser teams like the Sabres, Sens, Ducks, Wings, Cats, Devils, Oilers, Kings don't have to go one decade in-between playoff appearances.
Playoff appearances in the last decade;
BUF - 1
EDM - 2
NJD - 2
CAR -2
ARI - 3
FLA - 3
All the other teams have appeared nearly half of the time or more.
VGK - 3/3
COL- 4
DAL - 4
WPG - 4
CGY - 4
OTT - 4
TOR - 5
NYI - 5
CBJ - 5
VAN - 5
LAK - 6
DET - 6
PHI - 6
MON - 6
ANA - 7
TBL - 7
MIN - 7
STL - 8
NYR - 8
NSH - 8
SJS - 8
CHI - 8
BOS - 8
WSH - 9
PIT - 10
Playoff appearances in the last decade;
BUF - 1
EDM - 2
NJD - 2
CAR -2
ARI - 3
FLA - 3
All the other teams have appeared nearly half of the time or more.
VGK - 3/3
COL- 4
DAL - 4
WPG - 4
CGY - 4
OTT - 4
TOR - 5
NYI - 5
CBJ - 5
VAN - 5
LAK - 6
DET - 6
PHI - 6
MON - 6
ANA - 7
TBL - 7
MIN - 7
STL - 8
NYR - 8
NSH - 8
SJS - 8
CHI - 8
BOS - 8
WSH - 9
PIT - 10
I remember the Leafs 12 year span which they only made the playoffs once....good times. Thank you Burke/Nonis.