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Originally Posted by Textcritic
"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.
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I have used " hypothetical offer sheet" and " considerably better offer" to describe a possible but not very likely scenario and consequent decision that Monahan would have to make.
By no means do I think it is likely to happen.
However if it did, would he be flexible relating to his loyalty and healthy relationship on and off the ice with the Flames and Gaudreau ?
Of course.
How flexible, relating to dollars, is the argument I have tried to present.
I believe there is a limit.