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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
There is a benefit to a 4 year deal in the big picture...
Scenario A: Sign 8Y deal
Gaudreau Ages 23 to 30 UFA
Next contract 8Y takes him to 38 as you can rarely escape the push for term on UFA deals. Not sure how effective a 38YO Johnny would be.
Scenario B: Sign 4Y Deal
Gaudreau Ages 23 to 26 RFA
Next contract 8Y takes him to age 34.
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I want as many years as possible now, we can worry about how effective Johnny is in his 30s when the time comes. An 8 year contract is perfect. It gobbles up all his prime years and locks him in at a reasonable rate.