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Old 05-03-2017, 08:34 AM   #25
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Signing him to a bridge deal would be a wasted opportunity. We don't need cap space in the near term. We'll need it long term once backlund and Tkachuk cash in. They should be leveraging the slow start to his career to get him signed long term at a low cap hit. 8 years for 4.575 million would be perfect. It would be a win win for both sides. (2.2milx3) + (6milx5) = 36.6/8= 4.575mil How much more than 6 mil per year does Bennett actually think he'll be worth after his bridge deal? He gets long term certainty and doesn't leave much potential money on the table. If the Flames still believe in his potential, they get a stud signed long term at a great cap hit. If he doesn't quite pan out, 4.575 isn't horrible for a skilled player with gritt.
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