As many have said, a great 3C, and a more than adequate 1C/2C for now, while rebuilding. Sure, injuries have been an issue. But on the other hand, he has shown tremendous, and indisputable, progress over the last year or so. He is looking right now like Calgary's best forward at the moment.
Not sure without Capgeek, but it looks to me like next year would be the last RFA year as it is year 7 for him, plus he would hit 27 before its over. So either one more, or maybe two more RFA years.
If that's the case, then a 4 year deal would include 2, probably 3, UFA years. That being the case, $4M per would be a pretty good price.
His RFA year (or 2) is probably worth $3m - $3.5M. His UFA years are probably worth at least $4M and rising.
We're talking about a contract for ages 26 through 29.
I think $4M per would be a bargain.
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