An interesting point was made this morning about how Glencross and Russell are close friends:
Recall Glencross's comments about how he regrets not cashing in when he had the chance (in regards to re-signing at a discount with the Flames years ago).
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“I love my time in Calgary and the organization, but you learn that eventually it’s a business and you’re just a number,” Glencross told the Calgary Sun’s Eric Francis. “If I could do it again … as much as I love (Calgary) and call it home and met great people, at the same time, when it’s time for you to cash in, you have to take advantage and cash in. You can’t take a pay-cut or hometown discount because things change.”
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Have to think him and Russell have chatted and that Russell may be thinking about this from a similar perspective. With the way the NHL is moving Russell is better to take his money now, because in 3 or 4 years once that contract is up, he isn't guaranteed to get another one.