They have another year to worry about this. I don't see the issue with not talking contract right now. To me, the issue for Pettersson is it 8 years or 3-5 years like Matthews. Does the math work out better to do a 3 and then an 8 year deal or vice versa? Signing an 8 year deal at 28 might be more attractive than trying to sign a deal at 33. Of course injuries can be a factor so then you flip back to the 8 year deal.
If it is about money he stays in Vancouver.
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