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Originally Posted by Ashasx
So your argument is the ROR is all about the money.
You are saying he won't sign a long term deal at $5M with Calgary, but will with another team?
Again, why would this matter?
So you're saying ROR will refuse to take anything less than $6.5M so that he can hit free agency and then sign long term at $5M with another team?
Why wouldn't he do that with the Flames?
Why wouldn't he do that with a contending team if the Flames choose to trade him?
I don't understand your reasoning as to why he MUST hold out to get more money. He won't be getting $6.5M regardless. Everyone knows that.
You are painting him out to be a villain who is only out to screw over teams. When was the last time this happened in the NHL?
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
I understand perfectly what a qualifying offer is, but no team is bound to limit themselves to this option. Again, yes, qualifying a player prevents them from becoming a UFA on July 1, 2014. Signing a 3 year deal at $5M per will also prevent him from becoming a UFA.
What benefit does ROR get by holding out on the Flames? He won't get $6.5M in free agency, so the only reason why he'd hold out is to screw over the Flames. Is that really going to happen?
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Holding out? There will be no hold out. Either he gets qualified ($6.5M, can accept or decline) OR he is a UFA.
How in the bloody hell is this so hard for you to understand?