smithers joe

Probably because he could get additional 2x 8.25 on the contract. 
He may even still retire at 37, if he falls off a cliff edge. But players want as much as they can, unless there are outside reasons for them to take less. 
Sedins as they wanted to remain in VCR and probably didn't fancy being seperated. Some players wanna 'come home' (Garrison/Hamhuus) etc. 

Don't think that is Miller unfortunately, as he has been around and seen what youngsters are being paid straight from the go... probably a little envious even. But it would be great if that was the out come. 

8.25-8.5 x 7 years would be more than fair, and (IMHAO) more than JT will get as a UFA July 2023.

Trouble is if we sign JT to that number then Bo is traded, because we have Petey to sign in two years and he’s going to be close to 10 per. 

He ended up settling at $8 million x 7. Not too bad a guess, all things considered.