If the Flames make the playoffs, I see it having some effect. But that all depends on if his agent was planning on taking Brad to the cleaners over the Norris and Captaincy. If Gio was more interested in term and a NMC, then it will have no impact. He is, and still will be, a very vital part of who we are going forward.
But if Gio's agent was calling the shots and wanted to bring up how the Flames would be less successful without him, their performance with him injured will be the counter point.
I see Gio being in more control than his agent in this scenario though.
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