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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
Great value, but waaaaay too long. 3-4 year deal would have been more appropriate. I say this without knowing his free agent status.
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A 4 year deal would have just made Henrique a UFA sooner. He is 23 right now and becomes a UFA at 27.
NJ may be overpaying today but they bought 2 years of his UFA status which means they are more than likely saving money in the long term and locking up a young talented player that they can promote in the face of the nightmare bankrupt season they are likely to have (with no 1st rounder as compensation at the end).
The Devils need every positive team building story that they can get.