Anything can happen in the NHL. A rookie can unexpectedly take the league by storm, or an otherwise top-line player can face a horrendous slump.
The unpredictability of the league makes it difficult to predict Evgenii Dadonov’s next contract.
However, for this article, let’s assume he continues to produce as a top-six winger and records at least 65 points in 82 games (.79 points-per-game).
First off, I’d like to say that I believe Dadonov’s current deal is one of the most underrated bargains in the entire league. He earns just $4M a season and has scored 28 goals in both of his first two campaigns since returning from the KHL.