Because Filpulla's contract is up at the end of the season and he's a UFA (i.e., he probably leaves), whereas Cammalleri still has term? I mean, let's say he never again reaches his lofty heights and he's a 30 goal, 65 point guy for the rest of his career. 6 mil to have him locked for a few years at that isn't exactly the worst thing in the world. I'm not saying he's a huge steal but he's not exactly Bouwmeester either.
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