(3X2.5mil bridge deal equivalent) + (4X6mil)= 31.5mil/7years = 4.5mil per for 7 years
This is hardly betting against himself. How much more does he honestly think he'll be worth? Look at Johhny's deal, Tyler Johnson's, and Palat's as a few examples. Signing a log term deal like this is smart for both the team and the player. The team gets low cost certainty when they'll need money to sign Tkatchuk to a HUGE deal. The player gets set for life. What would you do? Risk it all for a potential few extra million or be set for life with 31.5 million US? Anything can happen, injury, not living up to his potential etc. If you're Bennett the upside isn't worth the downside.
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Originally Posted by codynw
Why would he bet against himself like that though? I get the guaranteed money thing, but Bennett is a 21 year old 4th overall pick with tons of talent. It'd be dumb to bet against him becoming at least a second line center.
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