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Originally Posted by The Fonz
I don't think Burke has any intention of re-signing Cammalleri at all.
"The offer" is all for show. He knows damn well it's an offer Cammalleri won't accept before turning free agent.
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On the flip side, I would think Cammy's camp is asking for exorbitantly high contract demands because even though he knows he isn't worth what he's making now based on recent performance, he can certainly take advantage of a desperate team come July 1, a la Clarkson and Bozak. He could probably get what he's making now, if not a little more (cue a Maple Leafs ridiculous contract offer).
Additionally I wouldn't be surprised if Burke and Hartley are planning to give Gaudreau an extremely fair shot at the small offensive forward role next year.
I would think both parties are playing the extremes game on purpose.