Nino has a better history of scoring and the Wild were able to get a 5 year deal done. Most athletes dont 'wait' to take the money because the future is so iffy for pros. An injury or a bad season can derail contract negotiations. So yeah, it's surprising he took less AVV on less seasons. Almost every other negotiation goes less avv for more years or more avv on less years... Either way it's a good deal for the Wild.