In what world is retirement age for a hockey player 40? Is he as good as Lidstrom and Chelios? Only 2 players I can think of who were a factor for there team after the age of 38 in the last 15 years.
Anything over 5 years is a huge gamble that could handicap this team. Whoever says let's pay him for the 8 years and try to win now. Do you not want to have a chance to win every year? Cause you cant be as competitive a team when you got an anchor preventing you from making moves or signing players.
Also, if that original starting price and term are true. Its a bit of a slap in the face by how ridiculous it is. Agent says 9x8, how bout 1x8? Gio says he wants to stay in Calgary. But his agent doesnt convey that with his negotiating tactics.
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