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Just over two months until PO becomes a Restricted Free Agent and eligible to have Mark Guy negotiating with other clubs. Will he be signed by the Kings before such or will he be tendered an offer and for how much?

Based on some comparatives, PO was "on fire" as the season grew longer both from a defensive forward perspective and that of a point per game offensive threat. I pulled the following following for reference using the last 25 games played and 2008-2009 salary:

O'Sullivan, Kings, 24 points, $TBD.
Kopitar, Kings, 26 points.
Brown, Kings, 19 points, $2.6m.
Camalleri, Kings, 16 points, $3.6m.
Frolov, Kings, 21 points, $3.5m.

Then I went on to compare some other big name players:

Crosby, Penquins, 32 points, $9m.
Ovechkin, Capitals, 36 points, $9.0m.
Richards, Flyers, 20 points, $5.4m.
Getzlaf, Ducks, 24 points, 4.5m.
Perry, Ducka, 19 oints, $TBD.
Malkin, Pennquins, 32 points, $TBD.

My guess, if the Kings want a multi (say 5) year deal $22.5m (3.5,4.0,4.5,5.0,5.5) and that might be low!! Averaging $4.5m.??