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Originally Posted by Bingo
I wonder if the Flames may look back on burning that Bennett year as saving them a bit of money.
I would guess he's better this year, but very productive by next season. Having his contract come off this year likely gets him on a bridge contract, or at least more likely than if he put up 40 points this year, then 65 next year and then had to be signed.
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Yup. And it probably works out that way as often as not (maybe even more often).
At the time, everyone worries about burning the year and what it will mean down the road. But if it results in a bridge deal, it can be beneficial.
Having said that, a bridge deal usually just means an even bigger deal a couple years later.
In the end, it will usually be the case that over time, you end up paying them about the same, regardless.