I certainly didn't say Brock wasn't an important piece, and I'm not writing anyone off. I love BB and most definitely want him to stick around, but $7m for a guy who you don't notice unless he scores is ridiculous. He's a great scorer, he's just not one of the three you build around..........much like Kessel. You need those guys, but you don't break the bank on him because it sets an unsustainable precedent when the franchise players are up for new contracts.
If you don't think BB, someone you obviously consider on the cusp of franchise player status, would bring back a first and a top 4 day man, why in God's name would you give him $7m now when he's got zero bargaining leverage?