Sarava
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The 6 and 8 year deals would be highway robbery for the Jackets, are you kidding? Look at how high the cap is getting. Johansen will easily get 8 million on his third contract, either from CBJ or someone else.
A bridge deal in the realm of 5.5-6 million makes sense and is something he earned. Fans need to adjust their expectations to where the league is today, not where it was a few years ago.
Highway robbery if the Ryjo from last year continues to be the guy who shows up, not the one who was disappointing before last season.
We're looking from afar. But you hear some thing from CBJ fans like him being benched in the AHL playoffs over his attitude, and it just shows you you need to be careful with this guy.
I think there 6 year deal is fair for both sides. It has the potential to be a steal for Columbus. But it also could be 30 million thrown in the trash if he reverts back to pre-last season. Not every young player's development is on a constant upward slope....you can't just assume he's past his issues and he will only get better.