It is a very interesting question.
At this stage, flames have a pretty defined window till Gaudreau contract comes to an end. I'd keep contracts short, if that keeps the aav down during this time allowing them the cap space to use to upgrade the roster as much as possible.
I think the leafs were smart(ish) on this with the Matthews deal, except that they didn't really get any kind of discount for not buying hus ufa years
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