Yes, but offensive or "two-way, puckmoving Dmen" (Nisky can fit into either of those categories) command the most money. If Bonino was even a 50 point guy or was 6'4 and physical, that may be a different story. But he's a 6'1 15-20g/40-45pt 3rd line forward.
I think the range for him is VERY narrow -- he's easily worth 3.75-4M on the low end, and if some team like Montreal wants to get desperate than maybe $5M on the high end. I really, really do not think anyone is going to give him more than 5M and no one is going to give him more than 4-5 years max (and closer to 3-4 years if it's more money). So that's why I come back to the idea that if MTL gives him $5M with Canadian taxes, I think we can sign him for $4M here.
I also think there's a stronger market/opportunity for Nick to sign a 3-4 year deal and cash in again before he's too old, whereas if he takes that 5 year deal (6 years would be un-advisable for Nick because it would put him in the horrible 35+ category), he can still cash in again on a nice 2-3 year deal for good coin at that time. Not saying that's for sure going to happen or the only way to look at it, but it;s a very valid perspective.