Quoting: DirtyDangle
sure but he's only reliable for 30-40 points because of his injuries. even at $3.5m that's not a great deal considering he's 33 and has 3 more years.
you're basing future performance off of past results
He could play 82 games next season, there's no reason at present that he wouldn't be able to
Will he? Probably not, but there's no guarantee either way
Most players in the NHL don't play 82 games, getting 60+ consistently is fine
wait and see what Smith gets this offseason, and he's not close to as talented
no player of his caliber is getting less than 4M with term
If Hornqvist was available for 3M half of the league would put an offer in, just getting a 7th back is a joke and it makes no sense for the org... what player are you signing for 3M to replace his production?