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Old 07-26-2005, 09:20 AM   #90
Karim
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Originally Posted by sachmo71
Actually, I was thinking that draft picks will have more value in the new NHL. My reasoning in this is that while it may take them longer to pay off, if you can find a productive young player in the later rounds, you will have him tied up at a rather low salary for a number of years where he could be productive. Perhaps we may see more young players holding out as the league takes shape, but it could be a while.

Could be. Don't forget about the Dec. 1st signing deadline. In a few years the min. salary will be $500k - not bad at all for any young player drafted late.
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