Tough spot for Gio/Flames. This is Gio's chance to cash in huge and could command a $50+M deal. The Flames have quickly put together a core of young players that could very well be a consistent Stanley Cup contender in a couple years. The Flames top priority must be keeping Monahan, Gaudreau, Bennett, Hamilton, and Brodie. Those are the 5 players that are the keys to the future.
I hope the Flames and Gio can reach a common ground on a deal that keeps Mark in Calgary for the long term but doesn't cost the team $7+M for over 5 years. If Gio wants the big cap hit the Flames can't go more than 3 years. If Gio wants big term he needs to be in the 6's for sure or preferably lower
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