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Osgood Is “MVP Of Cap Era”
by IwoCPO on 05/21/09 at 06:45 AM ET
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The Detroit Free Press’ Drew Sharp,
And, yes, he’ll ultimately receive his pass to hockey’s Hall of Fame.
But he’ll be remembered most as the most valuable player—of the NHL salary-cap era. And that can be taken in its most literal sense.
Osgood becomes the face of future salary management. He’s the guy teams will search high and low to find—the reliable veteran goalie at the bargain price. He’s the steal of these playoffs, performing at a level that far exceeds his $1.42-million salary-cap number.
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