Been thinking about what Strome would be worth, and here is my thought.....

For me, the closest comparable given Strome's sample size and how it looks is Anthony Duclair in Florida. By no means perfect, Dulclair's sample size was just as checkered as Strome's up until he sign in Florida - and even after a campaign where he proved he had figured things out, signed for $3 million a year.

Strome has been up and down as well, buy looked great in the second half playing with Debrincat and Kane. But, playing with players of that caliber tells me as a centre, that we can debate of he can carry a line - but with the right fit can produce.

A factor in this debate is one would have to think an attempt was made to trade Strome's rights..... if you move Debrincat and Dach, it simply stands to reason.
Assuming this, GMs were cautious not of Strome possibly, but of a possible arbitration settlement that would pay him more than any team thinks he is worth (given his season last year, I could see a settlement in the range of a $5 million AVV).

Duclair's $3 million over 3 years (keeping in mind tax free) was signed at age 25, so here we are with Strome. Of course we are comparing a winger to a centre, but in terms of production and age, this is pretty close.

So, if I look at the comparable and factors involved, I would suggest Strome in $3.75 million over a 2-3 year term. Certainly would not pay north of $4 million at this time.