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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
There's no reason for him to give up a 4,5,6,7 year deal and the financial security that comes with it to roll the dice on cashing in down the road. He's likely not going to improve his production drastically over the next few years so there isn't much to gain beyond salary inflation. I know I wouldn't give up a shot at an 8 year 8.5AAV or 5 year mega deal for 2 years at 6.3. It just makes no sense.
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Actually, many of the RFA's have done just that. They've signed 2-3 year deals because they want to maximize their earnings over their entire careers. So, they want to have the leverage of being UFA's as soon as possible.
They think differently than you. They know they will make millions regardless. They are willing to gamble that they will make lots more than signing the 8 year deal at $8M or so. If Tkachuk puts up 80 points for 2 seasons, he's likely looking at an 8-year deal at $11M in 2 years.