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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Bennett is currently 22 years old and I believe 3 years away from UFA. It's not like he's 25 years old and looking at having 6 more years in the league.
For that reason I think a 2 year deal at a similar percentage cap hit to what he just had works for both parties. 2 years ago he was regarded higher than Ferland, and earned a higher value contract....in the next 2 years despite Ferlands inconsistency, he did out produce Bennett by a fair margin.
Bennett's leverage is the arbitration rights and the RFA compensation likley being a 2nd round pick up to 4.2 ish million. But I don't think a good team gives Bennett those dollars plus their 2nd round pick.
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What does two more years get him at Sam's percentage cap hit? Reasonably strong argument to be made that he's not going to turn into much more than what he is now. Further, the team would hold the hammer with regards to negotiating yet another contract in two years.
Again, if he's smart, he understands his career is short and should be looking to get +/- 10 million under his belt. There are no guarantees he's in a better negotiating spot in those two years from now. I'd say it's unlikely.