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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
The positioning and tone provide by the Feaster, Conroy, etc.. when being interviewed. It is clear they are "waiting" on Kipper to tell them what the heck is going on, 0 sense that the two parties are working this out together.
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I think you are reading far too much into the situation and I am amazed at some of the reactions on here.
As I see it...
Kipper plans on retiring (has made the decision in his mind)
The Flames understand this but, since they don't need to get the paper work in yet, and since it has no impact until training camp, they are giving him time to think it through.
There are lots of examples of guys that 'decide' to retire in May, only to get the itch again in September.
While it is unlikely, it costs the Flames nothing to wait and see if he changes his mind.
Meanwhile, they carry on under the assumption that he won't change his mind. If he does - great. If not, so be it.
To attempt to add drama to that scenario just seems completely pointless to me.