Considering Nakladal is on a two-way, and has only played a handful of games in the NHL thus far, I would think the Flames approach it as such.
2 million would be an over-payment off the bat. Do I think he could play up to that contract? I definitely think so. Up until now, he is still relatively unproven and hasn't earned a bigger payday.
Now if he wants 2 million, I would counter if I was the Flames and offer a 2-way at 2 million, and $50,000.
The more logical approach is for him to sign a 'show me' contract. Turn the two-way into a one-way, and bump him up slightly to around the one million mark. Gauge how he performs throughout the year, and pay him a 2 year (maybe 3 year) based off of that.
He has been good - I have really enjoyed watching him play and think he has more potential than just a 6th defencemen - but let's see what he does over the course of an entire season. He may still be riding on pure adrenalin after all. Definitely like him thus far, and I would assume the Flames like him as well and will offer him a contract.
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