Flames should and will make a pitch. Getting game-breaking talent is what sets a good franchise apart from a great one. He is still young enough to be part of a rebuild if that happens, and with him the Flames would move on towards being more competitive sooner. Flames as is would be more competitive with him.
High dollar and term contracts always scare me though. I do bet he gets a 7 year deal, upwards of 7.5 million.
However, if the Ducks really do well this year, I wonder if that will make him change his mind. As it stands, there is a good shot at them making the conference finals. Winning always entices a player to stay.
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