couldnt afford 2nd t
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Neither team does this.
Ducks don't do this because of the risks with Norris and his injury history.
The Senators don't do this because of how it disrupts team chemistry. Norris is best friends with Tkachuk.
Also, if the Ducks don't want to pay Zegras on a long-term deal, and are haggling over a bridge deal, I assume they don't want to take on a player with a much bigger ticket. Otherwise, why not just sign Zegras to 6-8 years at 8.XXM per?
Norris is the better player, but on paper I would take Zegras because the Norris contract worries me with his injury history. With Stutzle slotted in as the 1C, the difference between Norris and Zegras at 2C would be less of an issue.