I think the failure is there is no chance to get the player they wanted.
Say they do the same thing and go to $10.5M though and I bet that that one would be a tougher match for Carolina.
Offer sheet will take an overpay because it isn't just about what the player will actually sign for but ensuring it's rich enough the other team won't match.
Doing $8.5M and only giving up 1st, 2nd, 3rd as compensation made it a no brainer for Carolina to match.
$10.5M and 2 1sts, 2nd, 3rd...then Carolina probably at least thinks twice.
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