This deal expires when he is two years from UFA but guarantees he will make at least 6.5 million until he becomes a UFA.(Either at the end of this deal with no qualifying offer or at the expiry of his next contract.)
Have to be curious as to what Feaster was thinking:
Pro - 55 point last year + good potential + big strong center to replace the wingers we are using at center
Con - Has zero bargaining power (RFA, No arbitration rights) + is 22 and only had one season of average scoring
Decision - Lets give him just less than we pay Iginla.
I can't believe Colorado matched this offer.