Personally, I am not a big fan of 7 year deals as a second contract. He will now be a UFA after this, at 27 or 28 years old (whatever it is).
I would rather have a two or three year deal, post ELC. Then, with a fully matured player, give them what they are worth in a full 7 or 8 year deal that takes them to 30 or 31 years old.
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