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Originally Posted by polak
What? He's been a bonafide NHL'er for a year. This could be a fluke, or he could have a breakout year next year.
Definitely has a ton to prove still.
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I understand your point, however I disagree he has a ton to prove.
Like I said we should offer him 3 or 4 years. The dollars at this point will work themselves out based on the market at negotiation time. In my mind, it'll likely work out to 3x3 or 4x2.5 roundabouts.
If he ends up plateauing, regressing, or improving points-wise, any of the above contracts will still look good. You know he isn't going to give up on plays, make dumb defensive mistakes trying to be fancy, you know he'll sacrifice his body, be a team player, and generally have a great attitude and do things right.
A bridge contract might end up costing the Flames more money down the line if he improves points-wise since another team who is desperate might come in an offer him the 4 million per if he ends up with 20 g next year. Then we are hooped.
EDIT: PS: I think he's been an NHLer for at least 2 years.