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Commenting specifically on AAV for the 2 yr term...I think it's in the ballpark.
Lot of people on here seem to think contracts get negotiatied within an Excel spreadsheet of stats and comparables.
The player/agent doesn't need to justify why they are demanding "$x"...they can simply demand it and start the negotiations there. I have a feeling Marner gets signed before the end of this week. Dubas has done a good job of clearing out cap space and is probably trying to see how much term he can get on a deal right now. Won't be surprised to see $$ close to but less than Matthews but on a longer term