It takes away 0 ufa years. He gets to cash in on a big deal asap and the team doesn't risk giving him a big contract to have him be a flash in the pan player. 8f they have him 6×8 and this year turns out to be a fluke, the team is pooched. If they sign him 6x8 and he's the next Patrik Roy, he misses out on a lot of money. When he's done this contract, he can sign wherever he wants for as much as he wants.
Great deal for both sides, and the fact he didnt go to arbitration shows that he's happy with it.
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