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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy
1 year two-way deal or a 1 year one-way deal with incentives (similar to Cervenka... can the Flames do that?) would make sense for both parties.
Gives the Flames someone that could potentially play in the top 6 on the wing with minimal risk and gives Mueller a chance to earn a longer contract on a team that has plenty of opportunities on its roster.
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It seems that a one-year deal is really slanted in favor of Mueller.
When Cervenka was signed he had leverage. He was the best player not playing in the NHL. If the Flames didn't make him that offer some other team certainly would have.
If he was as above exceptions to an equal amount as it turned out he was below expectations.... ie he scored 40 goals. and after his first season became a UFA there would be a 20% chance he would be a Flame and not pick his favorite team (that gave him a 6 year 6M) as a Free Agent.
It would make more sense from the Flames perspective to have him on a 3-year deal two-way deal where they could bury him in the minors if he doesn't work out but have him locked up for 3 years if he actually plays up to his #8 overall draft expectations.