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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
If the bridge contract wasn't dead before it is completely going to be dead moving forward.
Likely better off to sign a core piece for 8 years at 21/22. and that buys you his prime seasons but you have more flexibility to cut bait once he hits his 30s.
Opposed to signing him to a 3 or 4 year bridge, which means that next big 8 year contract is going to take him into his mid 30s.
From a asset perspective trading a good player going to UFA at 30, is likely going to garner more return then a guy who you may be selling off at 33 or 34.
It's funny to think that the Kings likely wish they went longer than 7 years when they signed him to that contract as a 21 year old off his ELC.
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I agree. If the trend is to pay your stars 8 x MAX, then the best thing to do is get 8 year deals signed while they are still young RFAs.
Forget the bridge contract - sign 22 year olds (that are worthy) to 8 year deals and let the chips fall where they may when they hit 30.