Smart deal by RNH imo. I'm thinking he's going to be overpaid for at least 3 years of that contract. By years 4, 5, and 6 he'll be making market value. By age 27, he'll be in his prime and if he had progressed like how Oiler fans hope, he'll be in the best spot to max his dollar value.
So really, he's signed for above market value IMO, because he'll get more money than he should the first 3 years, and at best, market value for the last 3 years. The only advantage the Oilers get is having him locked up for 6 years.
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