Why would Killorn take less than he’s making now?

Long term contracts for marginal older players is just what they need! ... said nobody, ever.

EDM would need to overpay to get a free agent like Killorn. No one takes discounts to play in Alberta

Both Killorn and Gudas are vastly underpaid, And will get far more than this on a below average free agency class.

Gudas current contract is 2,500,000

Kilhorn is 34 at the start of next season and this deal takes him to 38. Regression is a thing.

He is also 33 at the start of the season and this deal takes him to 37.

Kane did.
McDavid did.

The term was added to get the cost down. Janmark will get more on a 1-2 yr deal. Ryan will get more than league minimum on a one year deal. Both can be buried when the fall off.

There is talk of Bjugstad wanting close to $3m. To get a 3rd line right center, we need term or else the cost will be too high.

Marchand said it himself on Twitter as well. No one takes discounts in Alberta

Nugent-Hopkins.

Oh, I understand the term/AAV balance. I just don't think there's any value in signing non-core player to term if they're past their prime. There are always more bottom-6 types willing to join a Cup Contender on the cheap each summer as a means of rebuilding their value and potentially getting a ring.

And you ESPECIALLY don't want to be trading 24 year olds in order to accommodate a long term contract for a 30+ player.

Janmark is only 30. He was paid $2.7-2.8 multiple years before coming. Don’t see signing him for $1.1M for a few years as risky.
Same with Ryan at league minimum. He has been worth his current deal, and has always been a late bloomer.

You likely think Bjugstad is an overpay, but he could move to 2nd line when they keep Connor/Leon together.

I like Yamo, but his injuries/concussion is a concern, he is streaky and inconsistent and his size punishes him in playoff. Other than in game 6, he has been awol in the playoffs. Would prefer Bjugstad at $1.9-2.0 than Yamo