It seems like decent value based on other deals. But I would never call it a steal. With any 8 year deal, the club takes on more risk than the player.
Best case he outperforms the deal by $1 or $2 million.
Worst case you get a Huberdeau situation.
NHL GM’s falling all over themselves to sign 8 year deals. MLB has no hard cap and players have longer careers. And they have fewer long term deals per capita.
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