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Originally Posted by Macho0978
When you get to Johnny's age and negiotating a deal which probably is his last big deal of his career it's less about the AAV and more about total $$.
I agree that Johnny might want around $9 probably $8.5 mil per year but he isn't getting that for 8 years. Maybe 5. $9 mil for 5 years is $45 million and takes him to 34 years old. If I'm Johnny I ask what would my career earnings be from 34 and older? $10 mil? Do I want a contract that takes away the risk I don't get that $10? Is a contract that expires when I'm 36 or 37 worth $50 mil to $55mil or even $60mil better to take now and sign the 8 year deal? Landeskog contract is worth $56. IMO Johnny probably wants around that and less is a bit of a hometown discount
Treliving might be waiting to decide what type of contract he is willing to accept based on what move he makes next. Signing Johnny for 8 years for me makes more sense if we land Eichel. But if we don't and Tkachuk is really looking to get out of Calgary maybe signing Johnny for less years with a higher AAV makes more sense for Treliving?
My guess is it's probably one of:
6 years at $8.75 mil
or
8 years at $7 mil
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But that's not how it generally works out.
If Johnny had a PPG year, he's want max term and max AAV, and he'll get it.
What he might get when he turns 34 is not particularly relevant. He'll want to be paid those max dollars , especially when he knows he likely won't get it at that time. They only way to ensure he'll get that, is to get it now. Most UFA contracts will stink in the latter stages, that's just the way they go.