Hamonic's another comparable with a near identical contract to Josi, 3.9M for 7 years. He has pretty much an entire extra season played at the same age and did see the most playing time in the playoffs, which meant tasked with trying to shut down players like Crosby and Malkin. So there's still room to argue that Brodie isn't at his level but another young NHL defender only coming into his own this last season with a lot to prove who got a 7 year contract.
I agree that I would like to see him sign a bridge contract, even if it means having to face a higher cap hit down the road, but I can understand if his side is trying to fight for a long term contract.
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