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Originally Posted by Mitch
He would have to wait an additional year for UFA status which is where the money would be lost.
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Yes, but that is largely mitigated both from his existing paycheck and getting only a 3.07% tax rate, plus potentially a larger deal (look at different the salaries were between the Monahan + Gaudreau signings, and the McDavid and Draisaitl signings). Gaudreau would have probably made more money on his contract had he not burned a year on his deal, right? Plus, another year of maturity and size on McKenna may practically guarantee that he gets his bonuses - 3.5 million I believe - on his ELC.
It is likely that he loses some money by staying in the NCAA, but I don't think much. It really should be what is best for his future anyway. If he is of sleight build still (as in he hasn't been putting on enough muscle thus far this season), then that's where the argument begins. If he is physically ready enough (a certain threshold that the Flames' trainers deem fit), then he goes to the NHL. That's how I see it. What I don't see is the AHL being an option for him.