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Originally Posted by Weitz
Way too simplistic of a view.
He would get a contract in that 8th year. Would have to evaluate the value of what he would get there as well, and with the cap going up it could be in the 5-7 million range. Plus more money upfront or in early years is also more value. Way more to it then money over 7 or 8 years.
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That's not simplistic, at all, and it's discussed all the time.
A 29 year old player would be risking a lot in hoping the market, his health and his skill go the way of making a new contract in 7 years worth the wait.
Very much in play if you are the only team that can give him 8 years.
So if his market is $10M or $70M total, and the Flames have that 8th year it could easily end up with $76/12 for $9.5M per year and he happily signs it to avoid the risk.