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Leeman4Gilmour · 05-03-2017, 10:23 AM

I think Bennett would consider a longer term deal in the $4MM to $5MM range. Say 6 years at $24MM. That sets you up for life or should. And, even if he outperforms that contract, he still has the opportunity to sign a healthy big time deal when it's done - he'll only be 27. A bridge deal of 2 years at $4MM ($2MM per to be clear) carries it's own risks. Sure, you could rip it up and get that big payday earlier, but you can also get hurt or not live up to expectations. I don't think a bridge deal is a slam dunk.

05-03-2017, 10:23 AM	#46
Leeman4Gilmour First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Normally, my desk Exp:	I think Bennett would consider a longer term deal in the $4MM to $5MM range. Say 6 years at $24MM. That sets you up for life or should. And, even if he outperforms that contract, he still has the opportunity to sign a healthy big time deal when it's done - he'll only be 27. A bridge deal of 2 years at $4MM ($2MM per to be clear) carries it's own risks. Sure, you could rip it up and get that big payday earlier, but you can also get hurt or not live up to expectations. I don't think a bridge deal is a slam dunk.