I like it.
The Gooch still has a lot of clock left if he can bring his game back up a little bit, and based on the number of players that seemingly had career years under Hartley last season, I don't see it being out of the realm of possibility.
I still wouldn't be surprised if JG wasn't a full-time Flame for a couple seasons, but who knows. I'd say Sven is the most likely to make the team this year, with either a trade coming during training camp (Jones for... nothing?) or a couple of guys splitting time in the press box.
Either way, I think anyone who genuinely earns their spot is going to get to play. I can't see any negative value in this contract.
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