Actually I dont care about an OS. The Oilers WILL NOT do an offer sheet. I find it interesting that you dont think that Holloway making $2.2M for 15 goals will have any affect on what Jake asks for scoring 35.
Army will be hosting a front office party if Jake Neighbours scores 35 goals and his agent brings up 15 goal scorers during negotiations. Frank Vatrano was the only 35 goal scorer last year who is set to make less than $5.5M against the cap this season. I would absolutely love it if Neighbours wants to talk about a $2.3M player during his next round of negotiations.
I understand that you aren't familiar with Army's negotiating tactics, but a 35 goal season from Neighbours would result in the team offering him 8 year deals. Army doesn't screw around with low ball bridge deals with his young guys that have proven themselves as high end talent.
So no, a guy making $4.6M spread over 2 years will have absolutely zero impact on the negotation's of Neighbours' potential $60M+ long term extension.
Or what Perukovich and Joseph will ask for when Broberg is making $4.6M. What better comparables to use than those on your team.
I couldn't care less what they ask for. If they want to use Broberg as a comp for their contracts, then they are welcome to file for arbitration or seek an offer sheet. We signed Joseph to a $950k contract after the Pens decided not to qualify him. We've been holding Perunovich's hand while he tries to stick as a full time NHLer for years now. I would lose zero sleep about having to make on offer sheet decision on either and I'd be happy to go to arbitration with either.