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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
So being a RFA at the end of the season, do teams typically have a gentleman's agreement with the player that he will in fact sign with the team? Or has the extension been negotiated already?
I can't imagine a team making a move like this if the contract aspect was anything but a certainty. I'm just curious as to how it works behind the scenes.
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The Flames have some idea as to what his value is on the open market (and likely have some knowledge of what he's asking for on a new deal).
They gave Boston slightly more than what the RFA compensation would be on his expected salary range. Now, they'll either make a deal with him quickly in that range, or he'll decide to pursue an offer sheet.
If he signs an offer sheet, it will either be in the salary range the Flames are willing to pay, or it will be significantly higher and the Flames can take the compensation from the other team.
Either way, the Flames win.