How many times do guys have to see these players sign deals that destroy their career like Nurse’s and still do it? Sign for 4.5, take the haircut, be a fan favorite and win with minimal criticism.
Signing 6x6 means you’ll be an LTIR or buyout after years of getting shit on and hyper analyzed by the fans. It also means your chances to win something in that stretch are that much higher. Sometimes less is more. I’d be angling towards 8 years at a discounted rate like 4m and planning an LTIR-retirement at the end. He could win something in Vancouver, be a fan favorite and make a ton of money on sponsorships and merch but at 6-7m, he’ll be hated and ridiculed by everybody after even just one bad game.