Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
Fair enough AS, Yak is a much better example. I'll simply reply giving him the bridge is the absolute safe play, for now. If though at the end of his 2nd year he records 60pts, he's basically getting Monahan money over 6+ years which is going to be tough to do with getting Tkachuk locked up. I feel confident that Sam is an everyday NHL player, Yak is not (I know hindsight but there were flags). So you would be gambling that he's going to be a player that you have high expectations for. With bridging him, you're also gambling on the fact that if he really breaks out, then you need to pay him a large contract.
As long as the cap is reasonable (under 4.5), I would try to get as many years as possible like 6 years or more.
As long as the cap is reasonable (under 4.5), I would try to get as many years as possible like 6 years or more.