7 year deal off of his rookie year? Good grief. He was good but he's not Sidney Crosby. The price is okay but it should've been less money for less time -- like 3 - 3.5 for 2 years. Let him establish himself.
If he turns into a big time player in those 7 years it looks brilliant. If he fizzles off after a great rookie year (not uncommon with D-men) then it's a disaster.
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