From a career jumpoff perspective, imo few teams can offer the options the Flames can- burned ELC year or not. If he is legitimate top6 material, he basically has to show up in shape and willing to play our system to have the inside track to line up alongside Monahan, Backlund, or (this coming season, or the following at the latest) Sam Frickin' Bennett; all three very respectable pivots that likely appeal to a kid who needs to get in a line with these type of players to make a name for himself. Finish any of those combinations off with the first Flames prospect to make the all star team in.. too damn long (don't wanna go there haha) and a big natural RW would have to be blind to question the mutual benefit. That said, I know nothing about this kid, but any time there's hype surrounding a sought after player who controls their own destiny, I always cross my fingers that we are in serious contention. Free asset and increase perceived value of the franchise is a double win
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