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		<title>Karlsson's Contract- Analyzing the Predictions</title>
		<description>Discuss Karlsson's Contract- Analyzing the Predictions</description>
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			<title>Kumar, S says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56644</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ What do you mean by that ???]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kumar, S</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56503</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So the Habs cut Cunneyworth & Ladacouer (sp?). Cunneyworth was treated like crap by the Habs. With Luke Richardson in Binghamton do the Sens need another 'coach' to work with the Sens D and also the injured recovering players like Luke did? Cunneyworth would be a great option.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:56:55 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tookie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56502</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Im gonna go and say NJ wins this one....they have to win 1...right? Quick has to lose eventually, guy is on a monstrous run!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tookie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:53:20 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56501</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yeah about Pageau... Shane Prince next? Is tonight the final NHL hockey game until whenever? Can we all pray it is October?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:48:01 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tookie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56500</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sens ink Pageau to 3 years ELC. This guy is gonna be a beauty. (a la Briere, Giroux, St.Louis)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tookie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:45:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sensnation says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56499</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Are you seriously saying trade top end talent and fill it in with depth players and unproven prospects who may never work out in the NHL? WOW!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sensnation</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:03:11 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56498</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ How about no way... Trade Karlsson? Never...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56497</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LOL @ Kumar for simply responding to the old article. I'm guessing we've got some archived backup version of the site for now? Hopefully just a temporary solution?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:33:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Kumar, S says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56496</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If I was BM, I will give him 2 year contract. We dont know what type Karlson we will see after a huge & lengthy contract. In 2 years, Phillips contract & Neil contracts will be off the book. One super season means nothing. The guy can get hurt (which can happen to anyone) but also he shouldn't be compared to Doughty. At most 2 year contract at $11M with a $5.5M cap hit. Let him earn with more games and age. If he is not interested, then I will even trade him along with our 3rd rounder for Oilers top pick, Ladislav Smid & Paarjavi. We will have 2 top picks to draft a top 3 forward & a top 4 defensive help. Also, will tons of cash to sign Garrison, who will replace Karlson. Smid will replace Kuba. May be add another veteran forward or defense.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kumar, S</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>lbernier says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56495</link>
			<description><![CDATA[this is not even all the comments on this article because I wrote and read more afterwards from my last one here lol]]></description>
			<dc:creator>lbernier</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:01:13 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56494</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I see you are back up today, but it's posting the lastest entry being from May 25th.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:53:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>senskarlsson57 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56493</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Actually he would be a UFA in four years, so I guessed he would sign for three years at 7 million/ year.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>senskarlsson57</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 17:58:24 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>lbernier says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56492</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I dont honestly think Ottawa will give him a contract where his cap hit will be over 6 mil I am predicting a shorter contract that will end when he is a still a RFA 4 year contract worth 22 mil front loaded that would be a 5.5 mil cap hit year 1 - 10 mil year 2 - 7 mil year 3 - 3 mil year 4 - 2 mil Ottawa will get this done in July so I will call for July 12th I think it is a fair contract for both sides as then Ottawa is not stuck with a huge contract to account for on the book like a 12 year and Karlsson still has a the chance to improve and bank in on the big long term contract at the end of this one.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>lbernier</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 15:52:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56491</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I think it was the Foligno penalty-- then the Silfverberg penalty -- both crap calls.. that put the Sens down 5 on 3 -- that resulted in a Rangers goal.. and they won the game by one goal. The Foligno penalty was based on his reputation (he was told that) and not on the play. Silfverberg's was just crap. It was reported by Chirp, I think, that both refs got blasted after the game by the ref in charge over how they called the game. I think that was the last game they did in the playoffs. I don't believe Peel did another game... Almost to the end of the season... Love the summer but patiently waiting for Sept...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 15:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56490</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's funny how some pathetic, lonely losers can only find flickers of self satisfaction by going on the internet and posting BS to try and get under other people's skin. It's really more sad than funny actually. I pity people like that - their lives must be so empty.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 14:41:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56489</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ That goes against my "no geezers" rule. Seriously ... a guy like Jagr is only valuable once the rebuild is complete and we're ready to "make a run". And even then that's only if we don't already have a great top 6 through the rebuild.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Dirk Diggler says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56488</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So what does anyone think of maybe taking a crack at signing Jagr to play on our 1st line with Spezza and Michalek? 1st line Jagr - Spezza - Michalek 2nd line Silfverberg - Turris - Alfie]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dirk Diggler</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 09:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>TylerO says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56487</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mine was very similar. 6 years at 5.83 mil per year (35 mil total) and being signed the week after the draft.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>TylerO</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 08:37:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Daybreak Maidenhead says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56486</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ FREEBIRD !]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Daybreak Maidenhead</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:41:28 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>ZipZapRap says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56485</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Devils Beat Rangers.. we shoulda been there Remember Game 6... up 1-0 in the game, up 3-2 in the series, on the PP and Michalek gets a penalty behind the ranger net Rangers score , momentum lost game over, series over]]></description>
			<dc:creator>ZipZapRap</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 21:49:44 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>visser85 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56484</link>
			<description><![CDATA[5 years 31.25 million June 19th (I meant for after the awards, but I guess thats before...damn).]]></description>
			<dc:creator>visser85</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:08:24 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Floridasensfan says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56483</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think I blew the date May 26th 6 years 30 mil could be way off but a shot in the dark. giving it more thought I think I am way low, gonchar even makes more]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Floridasensfan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 18:02:01 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56482</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The shorter term but bigger bucks now when the Sens are not close to the Cap... may be a benefit. Then sign him longer term to lower the cap hit when the Sens need the room. But if they go longer now... and they 'buy years' of his UFA status.. that will up the dollar value. Will be interesting indeed. Oh by the way... Spezza won the showdown against Skinner... It was close... Yeah Jason....]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:57:36 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>deeeznutz says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56481</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trade Karlsson for Edmontons 1st overall and Jordon Eberle.. baaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaammmmmmmmmmmm m!! :)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>deeeznutz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>WeAreSensFans! says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56480</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Yak is not the ebst player available, he's the best player BY FAR, as many draft guys have said. he's at the top alone, nobody close to his skills. Edmonton can always pick him and trade some of their young guys like Paarvi or Gagner for a solid Dman. I guess that would be a correction on my part, and using the "best player available" term doesn't really apply when you're picking 1st overall. We all know Yak will go 1st, it just depends who picks first. Anyway, I think you knew what I was getting at. ;) And yeah, they could move others, but that wouldn't get them a top D pick in this draft, which I think is something they may be after. i have a feeling on whoever columbus picks will not report to training camp, its been awhile since a player did that but i honestly see columbus as the black hole of the hockey world.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WeAreSensFans!</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:11:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>brad11sens says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56479</link>
			<description><![CDATA[7 years 45 million June 15 (figured they'd sign him before he potentially wins the norris and price could go up)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>brad11sens</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:11:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56478</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I'm not saying Karlsson is greedy (he doesn't strike me that way either). But it's one thing to "not be greedy" and another to ask him "Hey can we just sign a three year deal so we have you by the balls again next time?" and expect him to go along with it. I don't know where exactly "it's been said before" so maybe he specifically said he'd be willing to sign a three year deal and postpone his UFA eligibility - if he did say that then I guess I'm wrong. But if Murray offers 3 years I am certain EK's agent will counter with a 4 year deal.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:09:54 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Doc says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56477</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why are you so sure he won't? It's been said before that he would be willing to make a deal to help the team in the long run (remind you of someone?). He really doesn't struck me as the greedy type. Could be wrong but I've got a good feeling the contract will favour both parties.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:06:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56476</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I just can't think of any scenario where we sign him for three years now (if he'd agree, which he won't) and then don't end up giving him a raise in 3 years time. RFA or not. Having him as an RFA vs UFA is a small advantage but it's not worth the risk of owing him a massive raise if he wins another Norris in that short time.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Doc says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56475</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The point of signing him to a larger contract on a lesser term would be to retain his RFA status, in turn still have a say in the negotiation of his next contract. Karlsson won't be the one dictating all terms. It wouldn't be a large contract now (short term) and an even larger contract afterwards (longer term). That would make even less sense, since like you said you would just sign him to a long contract now. Karlsson doesn't hold all the card at the moment, which is the whole point of being an RFA.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:50:08 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56474</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Well I can see EK wanting a bit longer deal too. IMO if EK's camp were to be 100% selfish and greedy they'd want 4 years and as much money as possible (like $32M). He'd end the contract already rich and headed to UFA at the ripe old age of 26. Murray's best deal is whatever the lowest cap is for the longest. Murray would (I think) jump at 10 years $50M. There is some risk if EK ends up as a bust or something but I think we all agree it's not likely that he'd be a bust - just a question of exactly how good he gets/stays. So both are extreme examples but I don't think either party really would want a 3 year deal or shorter. Unless they can't agree on the terms of a longer deal of course.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:46:58 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tcharger says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56473</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There isn't really any advantage to a shorter term unless he doesn't develop like we hope...that being said karrlsson is really in charge here, he can play hardball ocher wants get whatever really Really he has only had one good season(as much as I love him) it isn't unheard of or even uncommon for defenders to not live up to the hype. Ocher-if he wants...sorry phone is being retarded...put q new dictionary ans it sucks]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tcharger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:41:11 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56472</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ So if a short deal is a huge win for us isn't it (by definition) a bad idea for Karlsson and his agent? If he's willing to sign a 3-year deal now it's because he hopes that the next RFA deal will be even richer. If you sign him for 3yrs $18M now and end up having to sign him for $9M per year or whatever the going rate is at the time for a Norris defenseman then it will look like a real bad idea in hindsight won't it? There's simply no black-and-white about this. It (like all other contracts, even for players older than 21) is a huge gamble for both sides. Hax nailed it. Ottawa would benefit from a longer, steady term. Not having to pay upwards of 8 or 9 later on. And EK would benefit the short. It's pretty simple to see.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:34:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Dirk Diggler says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I got the 2 years 13 M... hopefully that's the case... and we are golfing Chirp! I was golfing today... it was ugly]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dirk Diggler</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:33:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Doc says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Actually, he would get a bigger amount per year on a smaller contract, instead of having a longer contract with less per year. I don't see how anyone can think he'll get a 7-8 year contract at over 6. People tend to forget he's 21 and has one great year under his belt. Once the shorter contract ends, then we could sign him to a longer contract with a more reasonable amount per year. I don't see how this is a bad deal for Karlsson. Anyways, that's my 2 cents! That's the most likely scenario in my opinion.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:25:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ So what's our motivation for it then? Just to keep him RFA instead of UFA with essentially zero chance of getting him cheaper at the end? I'd rather risk negotiating with him as a pending UFA and sign him for 7 years at $6M per than sign him for only 3 years at the same $6M only to have to (likely) pay him more for another 4 years the next time he's an RFA. I just don't see him being desperate to test the free agent market when his UFA time comes - and if he is for some reason then let him as I wouldn't want someone here who doesn't want to be here. I know it's not quite that simple, but you get my meaning.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:13:47 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tcharger says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[That was my concern with a shorter contract ..I think selling him on it wont be that hard because he knows if he keeps performing he will be the highest paid D ever...if he doesn't chances of him making a significant amount less than 6 mil are still essentially zero...he would have to be atrocious to be forced to take a pay cut...and if Ottawa wont pay him someone will.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tcharger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:54:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ There are a couple of options for Edmonton. They don't necessarily have to give away the 1st overall pick to Columbus. They can try to part with another forward prospect like Linus Omark to get a quality D-man. I hear that he wants out of Edmonton anyways... Hmmm, Linus Omark is someone I thought the Sens should have went after, with the sweden connection we have. He's not the biggest guy, but he'd be a critical part of helping a team win in shootouts and we all know how much those extra points count come playoff time.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:35:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56466</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ So if a short deal is a huge win for us isn't it (by definition) a bad idea for Karlsson and his agent? If he's willing to sign a 3-year deal now it's because he hopes that the next RFA deal will be even richer. If you sign him for 3yrs $18M now and end up having to sign him for $9M per year or whatever the going rate is at the time for a Norris defenseman then it will look like a real bad idea in hindsight won't it? There's simply no black-and-white about this. It (like all other contracts, even for players older than 21) is a huge gamble for both sides.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:32:27 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Yak is not the ebst player available, he's the best player BY FAR, as many draft guys have said. he's at the top alone, nobody close to his skills. Edmonton can always pick him and trade some of their young guys like Paarvi or Gagner for a solid Dman. I guess that would be a correction on my part, and using the "best player available" term doesn't really apply when you're picking 1st overall. We all know Yak will go 1st, it just depends who picks first. Anyway, I think you knew what I was getting at. ;) And yeah, they could move others, but that wouldn't get them a top D pick in this draft, which I think is something they may be after.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:23:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tookie says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Yak is not the ebst player available, he's the best player BY FAR, as many draft guys have said. he's at the top alone, nobody close to his skills. Edmonton can always pick him and trade some of their young guys like Paarvi or Gagner for a solid Dman.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tookie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:15:10 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>EH_Matt says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My guess was 6 years $34.5 million ($5.75 million cap hit). I figured that he's cut from the same cloth as Alfie and won't demand a huge amount of money. He'll put team first by taking a small discount, but still make some decent coin. I'm pretty he's in it to win.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>EH_Matt</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:12:49 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Doc says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Apostle, the reason I said it was because it was already said that Karlsson would be willing to make this type of deal. There is no reason to try and cash in his big contract now. Even though he had a spectacular year, it was still only one year and the kid is 21. It would be a win-win for both sides, and would help the team out a lot in the long run. I don't see Karlsson as the type of player who would try to go for the big bucks. This is the most likely scenario. Signing him long term in fear of losing him? I do not see this happening by any means.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:09:40 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56461</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The RFA aspeect makes perfect sense, and I believe that most people on here understand it completely, but you appear to be ignoring the fact that Karlsson and his agent do get to have a say in these contract negotiations. If Karlsson says I won't sign anything less than 5 years do we let him walk away because apparently that "makes no sense"? I would love us to sign Karlsson for 3 years at 6 or 6.5 per but that assumes he's going to keep on getting better and better, he might not. Some kind of longer term sfety net might look quite attractive from Karlsson's point of view. There is an ideal scenario for the Senators but compromise is often the way you have to go. If you are so sure that Karlsson wants to stay why not sign him for 7 or 8 years at a lower cap hit.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Doc says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56460</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Quick note guys, as I'm not sure most people understand this. If you sign Karlsson to a 3 year contract, we keep his RFA rights. There is no reason for us to sign him long term. My guess is a 3 year contract at around 6 million per. He already stated he wanted to stay and that he would be willing to get that type of term to help out the team. This is the best scenario for both parties. I have no doubt that this will be the case. Karlsson gets a big raise, and we keep his RFA status at the end of the contract. Win-win. Anything bigger makes no sense.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56459</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the awards on June 20th and July 1st being the start of free agency, I'm going to guess that maybe Karlsson's camp wants to wait until after the awards and something gets done between June 21st and June 30th. Now maybe Murray makes an offer before the awards that Karlsson's agent likes and feels is worth taking (or maybe they get the feeling that he won't win the Norris).]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Chadillac says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ There are a couple of options for Edmonton. They don't necessarily have to give away the 1st overall pick to Columbus. They can try to part with another forward prospect like Linus Omark to get a quality D-man. I hear that he wants out of Edmonton anyways...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chadillac</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:27:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56457</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the upcoming draft, does anyone think Edmonton will actually keep the 1st overall and select Yakupov? They've gathered such a crop of talented young forwards already, I find it VERY hard to believe they would turn down offers for the 1st overall and just take him because he's the best player available. In a situation where they are in dire need of NHL ready defense now, why wouldn't you make the move? Reading Edmonton message boards, fans are crying out saying to trade it, get a top proven D and later pick to snag one of the young stud D like Murray or Reinhart. The best team to trade with would have to be the Blue Jackets, as they are PISSED they didn't get that pick originally. I'm sure they'd make the move if it all worked out. I think it would be Johnson that Edmonton would be after, he's young, or Nikitin. Either of them would fit the mold they appear to be building. And since CBJ got a 2012 or 13 1st rounder out of that deal with LA, they still have a possible extra pick available if they decided to use it this year.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Chadillac says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56456</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I'm hoping Murray pulls another Runblad style trade. Trade the pick and get an established prospect that is further down the development line.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chadillac</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:18:59 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Mitchell says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56455</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I like the looks of Matt Finn and hopefully he will go 15th I was on that jokers website and saw a short article that Yost posted about Finn. A great Two Way Defence Man, at 6'0 200 pounds has good size and speed]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mitchell</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tcharger says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56454</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When are the awards handed out? Seems kinda nuts to me that there are no discussions ongoing.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tcharger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:05:29 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56453</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Definitely want to get it done before July 1. Mendes just mentioned on twitter that no discussions are currently scheduled but I expect that to change in the near future.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[@Chirp - now that the contest entries are all in, what are you hearing about a target "sign date" for EK? Is Murray pushing hard to sign him before July 1st so he has an idea what's left to spend on possible UFA signings? Or is he not that concerned about rushing? Is he hoping to wait until after the new CBA?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:55:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56451</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In an ideal world Bryan Murray is discussing our hopes for our latest draft pick in Pittsburgh and at the same time he is able to tell James Duthie that Karlsson's contract is signed and sealed. I'm not convinced that happens though.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:41:25 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56450</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alfie is a smart guy. I think he realises that managing his ice time makes sense. I think if he feels he can still contribute to the team in a top 6 role he will be back.* * If the more important things like family and medical blessing are in place. BUT i still think that it isn't how he will feel next year that should inform his decision, it's how he thinks he will be feeling in 2 or 3 years. For me the biggest factor is health. I think he looks at players like Kariya, Savard and Pronger and thinks is it worth it - if he chooses to call it quits I'll be pissed but there will be no complaints or second guessing from me.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Chadillac says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My guess was 3 years $18.5 million signed August 29th. I think the days of an offer sheet are behind us. I think they drag is close to training camp, but get something done before it would ever become a distraction. August 29th is my birthday, so it seemed as good of a date as any.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chadillac</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:31:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I agree, but it sounds like Alfie may not. It may be more about his understanding he may not be needed for all those situations anymore, like they use to rely heavy on. Instead, allow him to focus his time on the 5 on 5 and pp.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55:51 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>WeAreSensFans! says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56447</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i'd guess 4 year 4.75 per year + bonusus for achievments, karlsson has to back up what he did to get his next big payday, doughty has been not worth the big cheese so far and may end up being a big mistake. time will tell, if karlsson can back up his great play he will get 6-7 per year.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>WeAreSensFans!</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55:42 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56446</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm sure Alfie could still contribute on the PK if he was asked to do it. But managing his minutes has benefits for both the team and he himself. It makes him less tired 5 on 5 and on the PP which should increase his effectiveness. Plus, playing other guys on the PK provides them with valuable experience and increases their value to the team. I want my offensive stars concentrating on even strength hockey and the PP wherever possible.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:46:45 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56445</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I just listened to the webcast of Alfredsson with The Scratches from Ringside For Youth at the CE Centre. They talked to him about the Worlds and playing for Sweden but also about his possible return next season. He really feels that if he cannot contribute in ALL situations, he doesn't know if he'll return. How hard it was not killing penalties, doing it all, the way he used too. Not a bad listen, for anyone who didn't hear it, check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151769631370585]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:37:29 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56444</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Depends on how much of the Wisers they drink before and during play... Very true. We are both average to below average I would say. Shot an 88 on the weekend and was pretty damn excited about it. It could have been under 80 if it wasn't for that damn windmill.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:29:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>boom says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56443</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I golf alone a la George Thorogood?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>boom</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:28:16 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56443</guid>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56442</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Depends on how much of the Wisers they drink before and during play... Very true. We are both average to below average I would say. Shot an 88 on the weekend and was pretty damn excited about it.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:20:57 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56442</guid>
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			<title>beeblebrox says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56441</link>
			<description><![CDATA[5 years $32.5 million Signed on June 28. Cap hit $6.5 million (matching his number). Makes him an UFA when he's 26, so that's when he can really cash in if he keeps his numbers up. Reasonable term for the Sens, no huge Bryzgalovian commitment. I like whiskey.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>beeblebrox</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:16:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56441</guid>
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			<title>Lurker says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56440</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I expect Karlsson's cap hit to be somewhere in the $7m range. 6 yrs $43.5M Cap hit of $7.25M per June 29th]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lurker</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:10:26 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56440</guid>
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			<title>Tookie says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56439</link>
			<description><![CDATA[5 years $33.75M $6.75M per June 30th]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tookie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56439</guid>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56438</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ If NY loses this round I'm still sitting pretty well....I am all NJ/la players and most I look at are NY/la Yeah I'm all LA/NYR with one Devil for good luck. So if NJ wins I'm pretty much toast.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:56:29 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56438</guid>
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			<title>Alcatraz says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56437</link>
			<description><![CDATA[6 years 40 mill cap hit of 6.67 9-7-6-6-6-6 3 of the nine in year 1 is signing bonus, then additional 1 mill signing bonus year 2, with basic annual salary simply being 6 per year]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Alcatraz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:53:25 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56437</guid>
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			<title>SensChops says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56436</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Depends on how much of the Wisers they drink before and during play...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChops</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:50:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56436</guid>
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			<title>jakester says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56435</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you and Wiser guy Hackers or decent Golfers? lol]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jakester</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:49:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56435</guid>
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			<title>St Nick says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56434</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My guess would be: 4 yrs total contract $25 mil cap hit $6.25 mil per yr Signed: July 18/12]]></description>
			<dc:creator>St Nick</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:48:48 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56434</guid>
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			<title>Woody85 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56433</link>
			<description><![CDATA[2. 5 years 3. 26.5 Million 4. July 9, 2012 (Don't know what I was thinking there!)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Woody85</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:47:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56433</guid>
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			<title>DenisVial says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56432</link>
			<description><![CDATA[6 years $33 million - cap hit of 5.5 June 28 5 million of it as a signing bonus that can't be clawed back under a new CBA.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>DenisVial</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:41:28 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56432</guid>
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			<title>SensChops says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56431</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I golf alone Hahaha! Texas mickey for yourself and the wiser guy. Good luck with that... It is hard enough to finish that with 3 guys in one night. Edit: I guess nobody said 1 night...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChops</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:40:55 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56431</guid>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56430</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I golf alone Nah actually we then go to the person who had the term right and was closest on the dollar amount.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56430</guid>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56429</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I golf alone]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:38:40 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56429</guid>
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			<title>Tcharger says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56428</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ If NY loses this round I'm still sitting pretty well....I am all NJ/la players and most I look at are NY/la]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tcharger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:38:22 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56428</guid>
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			<title>SensChops says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56427</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What happens if nobody gets the exact amount right?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChops</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56427</guid>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56426</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I can tell you that six people had the exact same term and dollar amount but with different dates signed. Going to be quite disappointing for five people if that ends up being the right amount.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:33:05 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56426</guid>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56425</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pool update: 227 (66) Hax 220 (60) Misaow 220 (59) Glencho10 219 (62) Bradweiser 218 (62) PaskySensFan 217 (60) DonnyG33 215 (68) acameron56 214 (56) Kratos71 211 (60) sens23 211 (60) Bluenose]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56425</guid>
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			<title>SensChops says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56424</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ This is exactly what I was thinking of doing before. Except my date would be different. Good luck to you good sir!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChops</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56424</guid>
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			<title>SensChops says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56423</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I went even higher than Doughty. I knew most people would be around 6-6.5 cap hit so I went a bit higher. 8 yrs 57 million 7.125 cap hit Signed June 14th Likely much higher than what he will sign for but we shall see.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChops</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56423</guid>
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			<title>scocamp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56422</link>
			<description><![CDATA[6 years, 37.5M Cap hit of 6.25M/year Signed on June 21 I see I had the same lenght and was off by 250K with NikoTn. Chirp, how close are any two entries? Any exactly identical?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>scocamp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:22:11 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56422</guid>
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			<title>SensChirp says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56421</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Still plenty of time for another Duckhunt type contest. Have something a little different in mind for this one though.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SensChirp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56421</guid>
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			<title>Hax says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56420</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Number of Years: 7 Total Value: $42M Date signed: June 2nd Just for fun: Contract dollars will look something like: $5M / $5M / $5M / $6M / $6M / $7M / $8M Mostly because I think that's about right for both sides to feel good about it. Guaranteed $42M for EK when he's about to turn 22 makes the $6M cap hit easier to swallow (I'm sure his agent is thinking higher cap hit) and the $6M per year will (hopefully) very soon look like a bargain to Melnyk/Murray. And the June 2 date is to leave Murray plenty of time to deal with the other RFAs with "what's left" and also allow time for any UFAs we might be going after to see where our club is headed etc.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hax</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:18:49 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56420</guid>
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			<title>gauts26 says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56419</link>
			<description><![CDATA[-10 years -$65 million -cap hit $6.50 million -06/05/2012 or 05/31/2012 (birthday present) everything goes with his number 65]]></description>
			<dc:creator>gauts26</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:15:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56419</guid>
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			<title>SlickRick says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56417</link>
			<description><![CDATA[4 years 30 million June 29th why? Cause I'm Slickrick damn it! thanks Chirp for the contest although I much prefered the Duckhunt for season tickets...on second thought, thanks for not doing that is I spent countless hours walking around aimlessly much like Matt Gilroy. Boom.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SlickRick</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:10:44 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56417</guid>
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			<title>CohMa says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56415</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I guessed: 7yrs - $43,750,000 ($6.25mil per) on June 25, 2012. Although I wouldn't be surprised if it was something like 3yrs at $5.5-$6mil. He'd still be a RFA after that.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>CohMa</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:06:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56415</guid>
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			<title>Stanleyman says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56414</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My prediction: 6 years 39M Signed on June 25th Cap hit $6.5M]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Stanleyman</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:03:51 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56414</guid>
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			<title>The Apostle says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56411</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I find it really interesting how perceptions of Karlsson's worth have changed over the last 12 months. One of the earlier times this was discussed some (including myself) suggested that he might get Doughty money. This was not a popular suggestion and there was plenty of advice given regarding shaking of heads and to stop drinking kool-aid. Now it's a slightly different tune. He might not be as good an all round blueliner as Doughty (that's a more controversial topic now and the gap is a LOT closer than it used to be) but it's much easier to say that Karlsson is more important to the senators than Doughty is to LA.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>The Apostle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56411</guid>
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			<title>jakester says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56409</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mine was 8 years 6,25 mill June 28th. And he's worth it!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jakester</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:59:13 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56409</guid>
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			<title>Tcharger says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56408</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My guess was 2 - 4 years 3 - 26.50 year 1 6.00 mil year 2 6.50 mil year 3 7.00 mil year 4 7.00 mil 4 - June 21st Apparently it may be a useless guess as I was aiming to have him remain a RFA when the next contract is due...but haven't been able to confirm if he becomes UFA at 7 years service or if it is after 7 years service.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tcharger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:48:39 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56408</guid>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56406</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I also based my prediction in line with Doughty's, but added the additional year, because I don't think it'll be under 6 years, and he won't want to become a UFA at the same time as Doughty. Guess we'll see. My other option, was going low, like 3 years at 7m. But I went against that.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:45:57 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56406</guid>
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			<title>NikoTn says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56405</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My guess was: - 6 years - $37.25 million - June 29th 2012 - cap hit $6.20 million I really dont think 5.5 million is enough. I will be SHOCKED if they are able to pull that off.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>NikoTn</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:37:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56405</guid>
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			<title>Sensnation says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56403</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I agree with those that are expecting a Doughty style contract. He's a cornerstone piece, and BM has proven he likes to lock those down long term. As long as it's not a 4yr contract though I'll be happy!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sensnation</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:32:37 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56403</guid>
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			<title>MethotToMyMadness says:</title>
			<link>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56400</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My entry hasn't changed, good luck to everyone!! Just edited the comment to add my prediction: 8 Years 52 M total Signed June 25th Cap hit 6.5 M]]></description>
			<dc:creator>MethotToMyMadness</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:25:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.senschirp.ca/blog/item/715-karlssons-contract-analyzing-the-predictions#comment-56400</guid>
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