[Sylvanfan]

The Flames should not do 5 years as it will take him to UFA.

If you can't get 8, than I'd go 3. Still gives you a chance to sign him at age 25 for 8 years on the next deal and doesnt give him the one year QO to UFA. He's still 5 years from UFA so you do have an extra year to use. Paying a 25 year old who's producing top dollar doesn't sink a team..so I'm okay if he earns a raise if it looks like he'll keep producing. I'd rather avoid a Mangiapane situation where you pay a 15 goal guy like a 30 goal one. I think Coronato has a better pedigree so he's more likely to be in the 30 goal range going forward consistently so long as he's healthy.