I do agree that Krejci is probably overpaid right now and probably a bit overvalued, but he also does not get enough credit for his overall contribution to the team like Bergeron does. Krejci was second to Begeron for short-handed TOI.
He's the poor-man's Bergeron getting paid like a better Bergeron.
Just for some useful information:
- Over the last 5 seasons, Krejci is 21st in points and 53rd in games played among all players (Bergeron 14th/13th)
- Over the last 3 seasons, Krejci is 50th in points and 101st in games played among all players (Bergeron 14th/10th)
His trend is definitely in the wrong direction and I have come around to the idea that they should probably explore trading him sooner than later.