I think the team was 12-6-3 over his absence and won a round in the playoffs. Since then we have added a young stud in Hamilton and picked up some good young Dmen in the draft that could be 3-4 dmen in 2 to 4 years when this team is supposed to contend. Also good projects and potential in Morrison and Hickey.
I think the Gio Camp has received a 4 or 5 year take it or leave it deal and the Flames are looking at Franson or other options to land another 3-4 defenseman if Gio says no.
Likely returns will be fairly disappointing (probably a 1st, and a good prospect, maybe an additional 2nd if he is signed long term - all of this is better than losing him for nothing.
He has an injury history and hasn't even played since suffering a terrible injury.
No way this management team offers him a 6 or 7 year deal. Give him a 4 year 34 million dollar deal (10, 9, 8, 7), they won't be accused of not offering him what he is worth that's for sure.
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