sabretoothpick wrote:
Sylvesters Blog about MyersQuote:
If he stays (my opinion to come later), then he becomes a restricted free agent at age 22, an unrestricted free agent at age 25. The question you have to ask and project is this, “would you rather have Tyler Myers at age 19 or age 26?”
Interesting question. I would like to see him on the team for the full season. Live for the moment

I dont understand the question. Why not have him at 19 and then sign him long term when the time comes. Let's see he'll be 21 in the final year of his ETC. What about a 9 year deal worth 54 mill. 6 mill a year cap hit. But it could be broken down like 4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6. Either way I dont think we'll have a problem resigning this guy when the time comes. Especially if the fans treat him the way he has been treated so far. A couple buddies of mine were in Myers' grad class at my old high school. They said he loves Buffalo and the organization. Also Myers is probably watching his buddy Schenn go through rough times in the biggest hockey market. He's probably much happier being in a hockey crazy market like Buffalo but without the spotlight that comes with being a Maple Leaf.
If I could extend him right now for 9 years $6 mill per, Id do it in a second.. I have a hard time imagining he would get that little $ per year.. I know it may be a lil premature but I love the little and big things that this kid does and Im confient that he's going to become a star in the future.. I was thinking we might be able to sign him at $8 mill a year..