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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
You can't ask for ridiculous $ and ridiculous term. Winter should be smart enough to know he can't have both. If his end game is 7.5/8, ask for 5 @ 9. If his end-game is a "retirement" contract ask for 7 @ 7. When I get an offer in my field that is the equivalent of 8 @ 9, I become vexed.  You have to convey to the other side "Yes, this is a high ask, but you know I am a reasonable guy and we will get something done that works for everyone". |
I would bet Treliving doesn't really care how reasonable or unreasonable the opening gambit is from the player's agent. The Flames know what Gio is worth to the team, who else they have to sign in coming years and what exactly they can afford and will respond accordingly. The opening ask likely has little sway over their response.