Joe Smith of The Athletic: Despite the slow pace of talks, optimism on the Brayden Point front is increasing. This is because the inevitable RFA waiting game is in full swing. Patience preached is the saying around many teams currently. Also, Point wants to stay with Tampa so there is little or no acrimony involved.
No one desires to set the market but someone will eventually. Point projects to make around $8 million AAV for a five years deal. On the other hand, an eight-year deal could be as much as $72-75 million for the center.