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I went 3 years because as long as he is on our PP, can post points. And on our 3rd line, it adds depth until someone like Allison displaces him.
And THEN we could still likely trade him for 2 2nds in 2-3 years if we wanted to.
And playing him on the top PP unit keeps Patrick's points down, and thus keeps his cap hit down too! Sign him long term to a great deal AND THEN give him top PP minutes.
Yeah im not worried about Simmonds standing in the way of an Allison or a Ratcliffe until both look NHL ready, which is 1-2 years away at minimum.