Yikes is right, Pavelski isn't taking that little. He likely wants a Marleau type deal at 3 years $6.25 million

If Pavelski would have wanted a 3-year contract at $6.25M annual value, that contract would be already signed.

So are you saying he wants more?

Yes. Of course, I don't know what is Wilson's preference now that Joe is 34 and soon 35. Does he want to give movement clauses, 3rd year, etc? There are some variables here we don't know yet how they affect the negotiations in practice. But I could see Pavelski wanting at least $7M per year.