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I had to laugh when I read your post, and I can tell what you think Myers is worth, and what you'd pay him if you were GM.
I will say this though-- Andrew Ladd ( who's finished) got something like $ 6.5 mil per season over "6 years." Also John Taveres another UFA signed with the Leafs for something like $ 12 mil per season over 6 years, or something like that. Erik Karlson, now with the Sharks wants $ 12 mil ?? -- I wouldn't pay him that. That's cause to run and scream.
It's my guess Myer's will shop the market, like these other guys -- find a team that needs an experienced defenseman -- and will sign in the $ 6 to $ 6.5 mil bracket. There is "always" someone willing to "overpay" if they need a hole filled, but not the Jets.
As for the Jets -- I can't see Chevy going much over $5-to 5.5 mil-- which is something I think is fair. I think he'll get way more on the "open market." I guess we'll see what happens down the road.