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Originally Posted by Rex  Kobasew just signed a new deal that will get him 2 million next year, and 2.5 the following two years.
Like Umberger, Kobasew is 26 years old. Kobasew had 22 goals and 39 points in 73 games. Umberger played in 74 games, and had 13 goals and 50 points. Both are similar players, and Kobasew made 1.5 this year as Umbeger made 1.25. You'd expect Umberger wouldn't get more then 3 million, right?
Carter had 53 points this past year with 29 goals. He is three years younger, so that could come into affect. Who knows.
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I would expect Umberger to get Kobasew's deal. Although I believe Umberger has higher all-around potential because Kobasew doesn't have the defensive coachability that Umby has.
I'm not sure how that deal would affect Carter though. Carter's at least a couple steps above those guys when he plays the game at the level he's been at since the trade deadline. His defensive game is still coming around but his only fault on the offensive side of things is not distributing the puck enough and taking too many bad angle, low percentage shots from the outside. As he develops his game and adds muscle to his frame, I think you'll be seeing him drive to the net more because he's very good at protecting the puck when it's on his stick.
If Carter signs for $3.5-4.5M per year, I'd consider it a good deal, because if he hits the RFA market, someone's going to "Vanek" him and we end up either a) letting him go for picks or b) we end up paying him way more than he's worth at this point.