The only thing i can think of is that guys like Burke, who hasnt had a good year for at least 5 yrs. must have really good agents.
And some goalies may want to get out of a situation due to lack of playing time or not liking the attitude in the dressing room, so they agree to less money.
To me, Brodeur should set the standard. The Belfour deal is a killer. The Leafs threw I think $8 million at him during the lockout, and then r gonna pay him $4.56 mil p/yr? John Ferguson fucked up big time there.