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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
I don’t know. This contract locks him in for minimum salary for 3 prime years of his career
Sound like a bet on depth/AHL level expectation not any potential from both the team and himself
Even Pelletier doesn’t believe in himself lol
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It definitely looks like a hedge to me. If there were other offers out there, he could have probably taken a 1 or 2 year deal then been subject to at a least qualifying offer or a negotiation of a better contract next July He probably didn't want to risk not getting tendered again. This way he at least gets guaranteed money until he becomes a UFA in 3 years. It's probably what I would do in his shoes as well. He cleared waivers last season, then wasn't given a QO this offseason. Not getting a QO next July would probably be the end of the NHL road. The three year deal is the perfect opportunity to both show he can play but also hedge against the worst outcome.