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Originally Posted by The Cobra
It doesn't really equal, as in the latter case you only need to work for 7 years to get the same money.
Although you are correct that total dollars do matter, as the last year (8) is likely to be at lesser dollars.
I'd say a player would expect 8 years at $11M to equal 12x7. That makes year 8 worth about $4M.
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I am referring to total dollars in order for a team to match Calgary’s $84M offer they would have to do it over the lesser term and it costs $1.5M more cap space. I don’t know how many teams would be able to offer either player $12M. I can see the extra year meaning less to Tkachuk because he still has another payday coming but the 8th year plays a big factor in Gaudreau’s deal. I could see Tkachuk signing for 6-8 years if he is serious about wanting to stay long term.