Signing Koskinen at the beginning of the year, along with Chiasson are the only 2 actions out of dozens that were positive for Chia, and Koskinen only happened because Talbot is having such a bad year. Instead of thanking his good fortune that Koskinen prevented the Oilers from being 31st in the league and build on that with a reasonable extension, he gave Koskinen a blank cheque.
This is the only way I can see the negotiations:
Chia: "I want to sign you long term. You made me look pretty good and I want to lock you up now in case you may win a Vezina at some point, how much?"
Koskinen's agent to Koskinen: "Make sure to start your negotiation super high to eventually bargain down to what is good value, 2.5 x 2 is what we will fight up for"
Koskinen "I want 4.5 million a year and at least 3 years"
Chia: "Let me guess you want a NTC too?"
Koskinen: "Eh? Uh sure yes I want that too!"
Chia: "You drive a hard bargain...ok done! I always keep a few napkins handy to write a contract on just for this...4.5 million x 3, NTC but limited to 15 teams and not a team more!!"
Koskinen: "Wait, what?"
Koskinen's agent: "
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