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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Yes, the ramifications will certainly have ... ramifications ...
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... the digs. gotta get those digs in...
Anyway..
I think the main hold-up is the options from both sides..
The Flames want to control where the players play. IE, if Johnny and Monny want to move on down the road, the Flames want some say on how that plays out and to be guaranteed something of value in return.
If it is nothing in return, then the Flames want max term with lowest (reasonable) $$$. Ideally with a limited, if any, NMC/NTC.
Or a deal that allows the Flames to move either player before they hit UFA, but would likely have to pay max $$ for this as well.
the players would likely want maximum security in their destination and to hit UFA ASAP. What player wouldnt?
I think there is no doubt that Johnny and Monny want to sign with the Flames, but I get the feeling they want some control and say as to what happens in the after the next 3 years, and I dont know if the Flames want, nor should allow the players to have any say by locking them up long term.
It makes sense in my head. Dunno if others will agree or even get what im saying. But as I see it, it makes perfect sense and could cause this thing to drag out a bit and perhaps leave one, two or all parties a little butt hurt by the end of it.
That said, a similar situation with Stamkos happened and yzerman stuck to his guns and it worked out for TB. So it could still work out for the Flames if they gave up all control to these two, just to get this next deal done.
Either way, I think some of the love-lust has worn off for me when it comes to Johnny and Monny and snapping back to reality has me looking at this situation as, this is a business. Both sides are their own entity and looking to get maximum benefit...
From a fan perspective, I hope BT protects the club as much as possible by ensuring these two dont potentially walk for nothing short of a kings ransom in 4 years if worst comes to worst.