When he eventually signs a new contract, we can look back at it more objectively. Right now it's just a pissing contest with the Rantanen lovers like me, who are convinced that the Avs didn't offer enough (and if the number is 11.75 I think they should've gone higher), and those who think Rantanen is greedy and was dead set on making 13-14M.
We'll revisit when the time comes. Now, its more important to focus on making the other moves. Because this can't be the only one. And even more importantly, maybe Sakic and CMac should call the coaching staff to a meeting and tell them that someone is going to fix the powerplay. It can be the current coaching staff, or someone coming on from the outside. Choice is theirs.