[thymebalm]

I feel like the Flames have invested a lot in the growth of Colborne and have given him room and assignments to really become an NHLer.

His ultimate position with the club is going to be a 3rd line winger, I believe, because he can score and battle down low but hasn't been able to drive possession enough to be in the top 6. Assuming they have a third line salary cap of about 2.5 per player, I think they have a that offer on the table for Colborne. A little weak based on last seasons point totals, but a great place for him to thrive as a part of something bigger.

In the end Colborne will only sign here if he's happy to give the team the discount. His internal value against our cap structure and his free market value are at least 1.5 Million apart right now.