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Originally Posted by timbit
I understand your point, however, Monahan's agent has only one responsibility.
That is to render his client the best possible contract.
He does not work for Gaudreau.
Could Monahan reject a considerly higher offer sheet because of his allegiance to Gaudreau and the Flames?
It is possible.
Do you think it is probable?
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"Rendering [for] his client the best possible contract" is not entirely a matter of dollar-value and term. It IS in both Monahan's and Gaudreau's best interest to play together, and they can only do so with the Flames.
I tend to think—like sureloss mentioned—that any offer-sheet extended by another team would follow from a lot of preliminary leg-work. In Monahan's case, the reason he likely has not signed an offer sheet is because he has not received one. The reason he has not received one is likely because other teams have been informed that his top priority is to remain in Calgary, and to continue playing with Gaudreau. Again, I think it is likely that both players and their agents see it in their best interests to remain together, which also means that they are probably more inclined to be flexible in their negotiations with the Flames.