I'm not as concerned with a bridge deal as others are. Lots of talk that if you bridge you could have a Subban situation. For me the only way that happens is if Monahan and Gaudreau step it up significantly. If Gaudreau is worth 7.5 for him to get 9 2 years from now he would need to push 90 points. If Monahan went from 6 to 8 he would need to step up to 40 goals and 80 points. I'm ok with that. We would be a very good team if this happens
Then throw on top give them 9 for 8 years and you have them for 10 and you still can make a case that the 2nd deal for 8 years could eventually become a steal too barring a lockout
Only way I'm happy with 6 years is if the AAV is combined around 13. If higher I think it needs to be 7 or 8
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