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Originally Posted by getbak
No, you were right the first time. This new contract doesn't start until 2016. It covers 4 years of RFA status and 3 years of UFA.
That's the point those of who are questioning the timing of this deal are making: It's highly unlikely that Klefbom will have a season that will make people look back on this next summer and think that Chiarelli got a long-term bargain for the Oilers. It's most likely that we'll look back next summer and think that Chiarelli got a good deal, but one that could have been signed next June. There's also the chance that Klefbom won't have a great season and that this will look like an overpayment next summer.
It might be the right signing to make in June 2016 (although, I still don't like going longer than 4 years on most contracts). It's a completely unnecessary signing to make in September 2015.
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Hindsight is 20/20 and now looking back at the signing of Hall, Eberle and maybe RNH to a 6X6 contract is giving too much too soon for unproven worth. Now, the question is did they under perform due to poor management (decision) and inadequate coaching support (?). Probably a combination of both. Looking at Klefbom's contract, 7 years under 5 million (and most of it is backend loaded) while going pass his UFA eligibility and with great potential to be top pairing, then it is a good deal and manageable risk to take.