So if we’re assuming that the other option would be that KK signs a $2.5M by 2 years. If that were the case, to match the money he makes over 6 years on this, his next contract would be $5.875 x 4. In that case I think the Kotkaniemi camp considers this, especially if it’s backloaded to reduce escrow.

And from a habs POV, this is very reasonable as well, and they’d probably do it if they aren’t able to add Tyler Bozak in free agency.

Tyler Bozak has apparently signed with the Blues and is skating with some of their players. They just need to shed some cap space.

That makes sense. I was wondering why he was still out there.

I don’t know I think I’d rather see him at 6-3.5 aav Can’t say I think he is more than a very good 3C

For now he is that, but the young man has so much room to grow it's insane. I'd go as far as saying he's got the best potential out of everyone in this organization.

I very much hope you are right