Team: 2022-23 Vancouver Canucks

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 11, 2022

Published: Jul. 11, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Is it time we understand that just because your favourite team won't pay for Miller's next contract, that no-one will?

To me, it seems that every fan of every team seems unsure that Miller will be worth his next contract 4 years down the road. While that is likely true, some teams likely will recognize that their window to win is the next 3 years, and they will overpay in future years (year 4-7 of a contract for example) for the improved chance to actually win now. As an actual example, look at Pittsburgh, who just signed Letang, who is 35, to a 6-year extension. In 3-4 years, Crosby and the rest of the players who helped in the stanley cup winning core, will be well past their prime, and a rebuild will be due. With this being the case, Pittsburgh has still recognized that they want one or two more swings at a cup chance, and will pay star players money now and far into the future for this chance. When the window is closed, the increased cap-hits of Letang and Miller will matter less, because the team being iced on a nightly basis will not be competing anyways.

Also, if Benning somehow gets another job with a team in the league, just trade Miller and his 8.5M x 4 year deal to Benning's team in 2026, and still get a top 10 pick in return! (Ekman-Larsson, for those who are confused)

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