I don't have a problem with what Burke said. He's absolutely right. They need to pay what's fair and not overspend. The ultimate goal of the team is to build a cup winner. You will have a much greater chance of building a winner without overpaid contracts all over the roster. That includes your star players.
It's pretty obvious to me that the players' agents are pushing for big time money contracts. Treliving is trying to build a winner and get both to take a discount. I have no problem with that. To me it's not a case of 'sign both players no matter what'. I want the Flames to have a wiggle room down the road should be ever become contenders. If that means this takes all summer to get done, then so be it.
Short term pain for long term gain.
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