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Kulak's Contract Debate | Sports News
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The Colorado Avalanche just inked defenseman Brett Kulak to a five-year, $22.5M deal — already labeled as one of the worst in the league by some analysts. Critics point to declining advanced stats, especially his negative impact on expected goals across teams. But don’t let the numbers fool you — Kulak’s been a rock defensively, shutting down goals in key stretches and even scoring the game-winner in the playoffs. Yes, his play dipped later in the postseason, but so did everyone else’s. And as a defensive defenseman, flashy stats aren’t the point — his on-ice presence and clutch moments matter more than the analytics suggest.
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