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Originally Posted by browna

Good for him, if true.
Not surprising, he's content with the money he's made, and the way he seems wired. I remember buddies saying that they partied with him way back when 8 years ago, and he was as humble as they could come, couldn't believe the money he was making, loved the city and the people, and would be here as long as they wanted him.

He was likely gone at the end of this year or next, and if Iginla and others that he likes on the the team leave (another consideration whe talking about why players like it here or consider playing here that factors in if they ship off #12), and things are different, he may just decide to move on early.

And really, whats the return going to be for a backup? Top teams that may need a backup goalie aren't going to pay, only can hope for a injury to an Emery or Fleury for his value to increase any significant amount in the next week.

Exactly, the return was going to be insignificant anyways, better to have him retire a Flame. It's not like Iginla, where we are expecting a significant return.