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The people praising this deal are honestly blowing my mind.
D+1 = Junior
D+2 = Junior
D+3 = 13 goals / 41 points (Full season pace = 15 goals / 47 points)
D+4 = 15 goals / 41 points (Full season pace = 22 goals / 59 points)
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NHL = 28 goals / 82 points (Full season pace = 18 goals / 52 points)
He definitely has potential ... and this contract has the potential to look good in a few years.
But Suzuki's short resume doesn't warrant anything near $8 million dollars or an 8 year term.
Clayton Keller was younger, had better stats, signed for less, and his deal still aged terribly.