Penguins and Oilers are betting big on gritty, proven forwards with long-term deals—hoping their experience and toughness will pay off as the cap climbs. But it’s a risky gamble: if these players fade or can’t adapt, those contracts could become crippling dead money, especially when teams need flexibility to chase championships. One glaring example? A player who dropped from 18 to 2 goals in 41 games got an eight-year deal—now teams are left wondering how they’ll afford their stars without being locked into underperforming veterans.
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