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Originally Posted by The Fonz
IMO, this current contract was his 'bridge' deal. He played out his entry level deal with us, and then signed a 1yr deal with us last summer.
Now I don't believe you go re-signing him under the assumption that he will match this production every season going forward. Bouma's agent will leverage this season against Treliving, while Treliving will counter with the 2013/14 season. The end deal falls in the middle, for what you'd pay a 12G + 15A, heart and soul, 3rd line banger. Something like a 3yr deal @ $2M per.
I can't see Prust dollars, as he was a UFA.
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I agree with everything you said except that this was a bridge contract. It was a show me contract. A bridge contract when done right takes him into a few years of what would otherwise be UFA status - like Brodie's.
I do like your suggested contract, although I think he might make a decent argument for $2.5M. I'd give him that, but lengthen the term.