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Pettersson 4 years @ $8.25m (big QO in RFA)
Hughes 2 years @ $7M
Four years would take Pettersson exactly to UFA status so that's not happening. $8M x 3 might work, which would max his QO at $9.6M.
If they give Hughes $14M for his 10.2 (c) season plus one arbitration-ineligible RFA season, I'll be disappointed. He's in a low-leverage situation and although he excels offensively and in transition he's not a first-pair player because of his significant defensive weaknesses. Also, defencemen get paid less than centres. Should be able to sign him for three years at less than $7M per. (Werenski 5 x 3, McAvoy 4.9 x 3, Sergachev 4.8 x 3)
Remember ELC bonuses when building the roster. Probably about $2M in total rolling over into next season.