I can dream a fantasy land dream that the discussion goes something like this:
Treliving: Ben, this is Brad Treliving, we have a deal in place that could see the Flames acquire you. But I want to ensure we can get a contract extension in place. What do you want?
Bishop: Oh, you guys look to have a good future if you can get a good goalie... I'm asking 7x7.
Treliving: Oh, that's steep.
Bishop: Vezina award nominee, right here baby.
Treliving: I see. Do you want to win a Stanley Cup?
Bishop: Yes, I'm currently on a team that has been deep into the hunt.
Treliving: Would you be willing to make sacrifices to win the Cup?
Bishop: You bet! It's the Cup baby!
Treliving: Okay, $5.5 for 5? Then we can fit you into the teams plans, and give the current core and future core the money they need (and we need) to put together a solid team to win.
Bishop: That's too low.
Treliving: Sacrifices...
Bischop: Okay.
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