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Originally Posted by MarkGio
You have to take chances as a GM. Otherwise you run into Chicago issues where two players take up as much cap as 3-4 players could occupy. In order to sign a big contract to put you over the top like Tavares, you need good guys on cheap contracts.
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I don't see Bennett's side biting and I don't even think Calgary would want that deal to be honest.
He's not worth $3 million on a bridge deal, closer to $2 million and wouldn't be shocked if it came even a bit lower than $2 million.
So if we assume he signs for $4 million for two years, you're essentially giving him almost $4 million a year for three more seasons. There is no guarantee he will even be a $4 million dollar player when the two year bridge is done.
It's all a moot point because it makes no sense for both sides. Bennett will want to prove he's worth more than that and the Flames will want him to do the same before they hand over $15 million guaranteed.