This makes no sense at all.
The team has $14M of cap space for next season and needs to re-sign Bouchard. And the priority is giving Trent Frederic $4M x 8 years.
His career high is 18 goals and 40 points...which means the $4M isn't crazy as a bit of an UFA overpayment in a world with a higher cap.
But 8 years is ridiculous.
Not like he's 24 and has upside either - he's 27.
They nickel and dime Holloway and Broberg, move Mcleod because his $2.1M was too much and they were worried about his RFA deal...but then they go and give this guy $4M.
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