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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
I think a long term deal on Zary has to fall under the 6M mark when guys like Logan Stankoven sign at 8x6M, and Jackson Blake signs 8x5.1M
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I'd sign Zary to a $6Mx8. The extra UFA years at a reasonable salary would offset the risk that he hasn't really shown what he can do. Also, $6M is low end second line money now.
Otherwise I think both sides should just agree to a 1 year deal and hit the reset button on the bigger conversation. If Zary can stay healthy for the year and produce the way we hope then both sides will be more comfortable with locking in a meaningful 7 year deal. If they sign it early enough they could make it 8 years still, right?
I like that more than a 3 year bridge that basically sets him up to pull a Tkachuk.