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Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie
Dollars are right, I think the Avs should have pressed for the extra term, but that could have pushed closer to 10. If you are going to blow your cap on a defenceman, this is the one to do it on, not Jones.
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I'm sure they tried 8 years, but since that would have pushed Makar is a less desirable position in this next contract age wise, it would have been very expensive.
It's not as simple as adding 2 more years at $9M or even adding in the next 2 at $10M.
Makar negotiating at that time could cost him millions of dollars. Timing of UFA contracts is everything. And GM's are finally learning about entering into 8 year contracts with players who have reached 30.