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Originally Posted by The Cobra
So, you would balk at 1 year’ $9M but jump at a 8 year, $8M?
The fact of the matter is, Tkachuk is squarely in the drivers seat with his next contract. He can sit back and take a huge 1 year deal if he wants to remain in control.
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Contract totals of $64M vs $9M.
Given the current economic reality and the likely slow cap increases in the NHL for years to come as a result, I suspect the smarter players in similar situations around the league will prefer the long term assurances if they are happy with their current teams vs risking a reduced salary as a UFA just to sign the bigger 1 year qualifier.