[Signing] Hanifin signs. 6 years, $4.95M AAV

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

If Bennett has a breakout season I think at least one of Stone/Frolik will have to go. Hopefully Bennett earns a 6 year $4M per deal. Tkachuk could be 7x7 and I can see Treliving looking to add a high prices big name goalie unless Gillies/Rittich/Parsons have a monster year and they sign Smith for 2 more years at $3M per and go with the young guy

Players with considerable upside don’t sign $4M contracts for 6 years. You will see players who are at their ceilings sign those types of contracts. I am basing this on today’s cap ceiling.


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[activeStick]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Players with considerable upside don’t sign $4M contracts for 6 years. You will see players who are at their ceilings sign those types of contracts. I am basing this on today’s cap ceiling.


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You're right, so the question is what does the player's body of evidence show to date? A good showing during a playoff run, followed by a decent season as a rookie and then two disappointing seasons isn't exactly convincing of a player's upside being factual. I actually think that even if Bennett has a great season this year (50 points), the Flames will note that it's the first time it happened and be able to reason out a lower salary number based on that.