I think going 3 years is the safe play. In 2 years the Flames have Tkachuk, Lazar, Ferland, and Smith all coming for renewal and all but Smith need raises and possible substantial ones.
In 3 years the Flames have Brouwer, Frolik, Hamonic, Brodie, Stone all expiring with some big tickets. Likely Brodie and Hamonic are the only 2 from that group that needs a deal. Give Sam 3 years and hope he cashes in those 3 years when the team has the money.
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