Brian Burke

So one of the things that raised a lot of eyebrows about the Ross Colton deal was Colorado got their own third round pick back.

And I think we all looked at this and wondered, like, I think the compensation, let me grab this for a player at the number 2.387832.

So essentially $2.4 million offer sheet will only cost you a third round pick.

And two of the names that you would wonder about are both in New Jersey are Cindy Gritzek and Paul Cotter.

Colorado just got their third back.

When you get something that back for a reason, like very specifically, they wanted their own third Berkey.

And they love Ross Colton, too.

They traded him reluctantly to get that pick back.

Everyone loves Ross Colton.

That's a good deal to get your pick back.

And that raises eyebrows immediately about an offer sheet.

I agree.

And the league did not properly index these offer sheets.

The compensation for signing under 63 agents has been moved up, but not sufficiently.

It's not enough of a deterrent now.

Now it's a green light.

You want the guy?

Do it.

Listen, I think we're all wondering about Leo Carlson, for example, with the Anaheim Ducks.

How many different teams would be willing to part with four first-round picks for Leo Carlson?