The following scenario is the only thing that makes any sense to me as to why this signing was done:
Gudbrandson's agent to Team A, B and C: Hey, Erik will play for you for $1.5M per year.
Team A, B and C: No!
Gudbrandson's agent to Treliving: I've talked to 3 other teams about Gudbrandson. We even mentioned an AAV of $1.5M
Treliving to Team A, B and C: Did you talk to Gudbrandson about signing for $1.5M?
Team A, B and C: ... well, yeah, but...
Treliving to Agent: Clearly he is a wanted player. There must be something I don't see. I'll gamble. $1.95M!
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