Jimbo1119
Joined: May 2019
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The comps:
McAvoy: 9.5M X 8....UFA @ 32yo
Makar: 9.0M X 6...UFA @ 28yo
Question comes down to what Fox wants- max money now or a little less now with the possibility of an even bigger payday to finish out his career?
The only thing we do know about Fox is his desire to play for NYR a few years back...I'm guessing that hasn't changed- but $$ and associated risk does have a way of skewing one's value set.
My guess is the Rangers are going to meet Fox wherever he wants...the difference will come down to Fox's desire to contend for the Cup...if he goes for the big contract now- NYR will do that...but that will put lots of pressure on the CAP structure- possibly forcing them to move someone they really don't want to move...which may prevent them from being a Cup contender.