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NHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer’s remorse

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NHL players who signed long-term contracts before salary caps rose are finding success despite their lower relative pay. Buffalo's Tage Thompson is highlighted as a player who has significantly outperformed his contract value.

After setting career highs with 38 goals, 30 assists and 68 points, Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million extension with Buffalo in the summer of 2022. Before it even kicked in, he topped himself again with 47 goals, 47 assists and 94 points. Thompson is under contract through 2030 at an annual salary cap...

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