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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
The only reason you'd give an 8 year deal to an aging player is to lower the cap hit for the first 2/3 years. That's not relevant here. Gio won't be playing or certainly not at a high level in 6 years, so why go to 8?
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I'm not saying the Flames should do it, I was saying I wouldn't be shocked if Gio asks for 8 years, but for less money.
If he signs a 5 year deal now, the likelihood of him getting a 2nd deal here or elsewhere drops substantially when that contract expires. He might be the kind of guy who wants to play until late 30's or have the option of retiring on top, instead of chasing another contract.