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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
Well his numbers have improved every year in the league for one. But the Flames could try to save a few bucks by signing him to a 2 year deal, keep Brouwer and Stone and then pay him more later on.
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If saving money to keep Brouwer (at best a 3rd liner, likely 4th/pressbox) is the main reason to bridge, you buy out Brouwer.
Hypothetical 3M bridge vs 5M long term:
Bridge: Hanifin + Brouwer = 7.5M for 2 years, then sign Hanifin long term, replace Brouwer with ELC
Long term = Hanifin + Brouwer Buyout + forward on ELC/cheap deal = 7.2-7.5M years 1-4, 5.8-6M years 5-6
If Hanifin is bridged, it is because he does not want term or the valuation the Flames have of him at term is not to his liking and he holds out for the bridge