Reasonable contract and term? AND he's a RHD? Wtf?
At least he'll be able to afford a computer now so he can see how ridiculous his contract should have been.
Really interesting trend some players are taking this year with the flat cap. That's the third higher end player in a few days to take 5-6 mil in a late RFA contract but keep it at 3-4 years to be able to still get a big UFA deal.
It's quite the gamble as they perhaps could have gotten more term and if they decline or get injured they probably gave up a lot.
Flipside is if they continue their play (no improvement even needed) at 28-30 (Pionk will be the oldest of the three), they'll likely be able to get a large 5-6 year deal in a larger cap environment.
Just how bad was the Pink for Trouba trade for the NYR? Not only did they give up a better defenseman at more than $2M less AAV, they gave up a 1st round pick, used to select a future top 4 D Ville Heinola. Just poor cap management by the Rangers and more short-sighted, instant gratification that has plagued this organization for decades.