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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Still early days and both sides probably taking typical positions well outside of what they will settle for.
But Gio is a guy that went to Russia rather than accept a deal he thought was beneath him. So he is a guy, I think, who won't take less than what he thinks is fair.
Personally, I'm not too worried.
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Sure but you gotta show some loyalty to a team! no? Maybe I'm being naive but...
-Flames gave him a chance as un-drafted guy.
-Brought him back after the Russian fiasco.
-Gave him a fair contract last time, 20 mill over 5 years. When he was a 30 point player.
-Except the lockout season, he's missed 20 games a year last 3 years.
-Made him a captain.
Love Gio as much as the next guy but if his demands stay around 9 mill, I hope they make him available this summer to maximize his value. There's no way that will fit in this team's salary structure moving forward.