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Overpay for all 3 RFAs. Ritchie won't get anymore than 1.2M. He's just not worth it at the moment. Montour will probably get something like a 2 year deal at 1.5-2M per. Kase will probably get something similar to Ritchie i.e. 2 years at 1-1.2M. All "show me" deals. If the kids perform well on these deals, they can expect to get paid a decent amount on the next, but, because they'll still be RFAs, nothing too crazy. I don't think any of them have done enough to get what is essentially post-ELC Rakell and Fowler money at this point.

I think it would be better to go long term for Monty and Kase. Since they each only have one full year, they would demand less money than they will in a few years. You might have to pay a little more, especially for Kase, but it will be better long-term. Also if you're gonna bring up rookies, don't play them on the 4th line. It's not their style and won't help them develop as much.