Your UFA signing can get more term and money from other teams.

Kind of basing on Kane winning arbitration with SJ and them having to just top off his money for the 3 years remaining on his deal so he would truly make 7 mil but Edm only paying 5.5 mil of that. Kuemper probably does get more term but I'm not convinced more money, that is why I mentioned a different option if he can't be signed for those terms. i'm not sure any of the others listed get more term or money do they?

Nick Paul wanted 3 million plus from OTT before being traded to TBAY , Kuemper will have multiple teams after him ( Sabres, Leafs, Sens, Red Wings, Caps). Kane is a toss up, wouldn't commit to that dude at all.

Ok I hadn't seen that out of OTT so could very well be on Paul. I also think Kulak maybe demands a bit more on the open market but would take a small discount to play in his home town. Kuemper will be sought after of course but I think will take a bit less money or term to be on an immediate contender though coming off of this run which would take out 2-3 of those listed, especially if they don't take the finals.

If COL win it all, he will want to get one last big pay check with term and dollar.

Yes I agree, and he will get PAID regardless in my opinion but if they don't win I think he would negotiate somewhat to have another shot or two at it.