The offer sheet is not terrible at all.
1. It's only 1 year. Even if he is replacement level , at most you waste 6M. Looking at SJones, etc, you are wasting a lot more money.
2. After the deal, he is your RFA and can be signed for a reasonable contract on the future. Even with the qualifying offer caveat, RFA rights for a 22 yr old top 3 pick has a ton of value.
Most offer sheets to end to be huge multiyear contracts that go to UFA. This offer sheet is very shrewd and effective.
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Gaudreau > Huberdeau AINEC
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