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He hasn't scored 60+ points yet. The season is long and the scoring on the team has already decreased significantly. I highly doubt he reaches 60 this year. He may even settle in just under 50 by seasons end at his current pace the past 20 or so games. Also he plays with of the two best point producers in the league. He is benefitting heavily from those two. Not to say he would suck without them but his numbers would be way less playing next to just about anyone else.
His contract should be in the 4-5 year range at around 4-5M. Not including the CDN tax. Locks him up long term so if he explodes, EDM gets him at his prime and gives Puljujarvi decent security considering he hasn't done anything spectacular yet. If he explodes, he'll be a free agent at 28-29 ripe for a big next contract and for EDM is right before a player starts to eventually decline per historical data.
So I think approx. 5M x 5 years would make him happy, would be right in line with his production thus far AND projected production going forward. I think EDM could also bridge him if they are not certain he'll be that 60+ point guy. If they trust he will be, than longer the better but I think giving him 8 years is completely unfounded at this point. Even if it brings down the AAV a bit overall. There is more chance he isn't the big name scorer he was expected to be then he is IMO. With that said, a 40-50 pt scoring 6'3 winger isn't anything to sneeze at either. Hence the 4-5 years IMO.