The author ignores his own reasoning. Who does the author think Chicago is rebuilding *around*? A 33 year old defenseman? This is as stupid as the Chicago writer with the Kane proposal. Maybe even worse.
Did you see the highlight? MacTavish from Hamilton basically sat on Nadeau for a good four seconds--no call--and then was pretty despondent when Nadeau ended up with the goal anyway.
I'm ok with 6M / yr now if he agrees to 7 years. Otherwise I think a couple/few years at 5M (I don't see him agreeing to 5 x 5). Remember, this team is going to need a lot of cap room in the not-too-distant future.