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Originally Posted by Fire
I think the smart move would be to sign Elliot to a two year extension this off-season for around $4.5 million/yr. I don't think you want to go into another off-season with goaltending being a big question mark.
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I'm really hoping we see an extension this summer, too.
I could see the Flames really putting it together this year and Elliot both helping and benefiting from that, and if that happens we could be looking at $6.5+ AAV contract requirements as a pending UFA, even considering his age, if he breaks out as an NHL star goalie.
We're all breathing a heavy sigh of relief after hearing what Ben Bishop wanted, but Elliot could conceivably be up there too, in fact we will probably have had a slightly disappointing season if he isn't looking at a huge raise next summer.
I know it's not the end of the world, but I just really believe an extension this summer vs next summer is going to be worlds apart, so if there's any way to do it this summer, do it, imo.