1m more AAV than I was hoping for, especially considering the secure term for a guy that was recently a 4th liner.
The term was surprising for me also.
He got some goals but I am not sure the point production he put up here, a 40 point pace in a full season, would be what I expect from him, I am almost positive it will dip but how much is the question for me. Especially since he will be pushed down to the bottom six more often.
But also, we have Roy, Morozov, Krebs, Elvenes, Dugan, Kolesar as likely bottom six options within the four years of that contract. Carrier is signed three more seasons. We really don't have a glaring need for him beyond two seasons.