Great signing. It's easy to just look at the numbers, but the human element / professional element is HUGE here too.
The Flames didn't dick-around their leader and captain. That in part is why UFAs and RFAs are more likely to come to Calgary and more likely to leave some money on the table. They will be treated properly and everyone in the organization: Top-to-Bottom -> is committed to doing what it takes to win.
To me, that "Extra year" of term will pay for itself over-and-over again by way of stability of the franchise, dignity / respect paid to the captain, internal salary cap on some of the young guys and the message is sends to every other NHLer out there.
The short-term, medium-term and long-term outlook for this team is extremely exciting!
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