[Phanuthier]

Good deal, I thought there would have been a 4th year. I was expecting 4 years (2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8)... the 3 year version of this would have been @ $2.4M, so about 200k lower then I expected. I could see UFA years easily going to $3M+, but thought 2 of those UFA years might come in a little early for a discount later on. (Easier to move the contract if need be.)

I actually don't think he will break down over the next half decade; wouldn't surprise me to see shot blocking ruled/phased out, and I actually see a little Gary Roberts in in Bouma (a 15-20 goal version, not 50 goals). His shot is a lot better than I expected, and for his size, he skates quite well.