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Originally Posted by Goodlad
I really think you have that backwards. I can see the player being more confident than the management group in his ability to replicate his playoff series vs Vancouver over an 82 game season. It seems like management would want a larger sample size.
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We'll never know so all we can do is speculate.
But putting myself in Ferly's shoes, as a young prospect with a 30 game NHL resume, and no real stats to write home about (except for the 9 games in the playoffs) I would rather a 2 year deal than a 1 year deal for security.
Putting myself in BT's shoes, I would offer Ferly a 1 year "show me" deal. After he shows you what he can do over 82+ games, then you pay him accordingly.
Thatts why I think Ferly wanted 2 and the Flames wanted 1. Many a player were awesome in their small sample size. Remember Sven? GMs need to be careful not to get swept up in hype of a prospect for the greater good of the club.