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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
I believe Schultz signing in Edmonton was 90% about
1) Getting paid
2) getting guaranteed ice time
I believe if Hayes signs in Calgary its for the same reasons. If you want to believe a big part of Hayes signing in Calgary is because he believes the future is so bright, he has to wear shades that's up to you. I won't argue the point any longer.
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I think you're probably right about his mindset being the same as Schultz's and that's why he won't end up signing in Calgary. The whole culture shift has been about hard work and earning opportunities, Treliving has said numerous times the road to Calgary is through the AHL, and I really can't see Burke and the rest of the hockey ops guaranteeing NHL ice time a guy fresh out of college like this.
I know Gaudreau and Arnold played right after they signed but that was more an incentive for them to sign right away, and get a nice little bonus for playing an NHL game. Neither guy has been guaranteed anything by management from what I've seen.