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Originally Posted by calgarywinning
Burke is driving a hardline and it is probably based on Murray's instructions. This whole this is stupid and is driving an unnecessary wedge between our skilled franchise forwards.
Burke said at the meeting that he wants them to play hockey for a decent amount of money. The problem is that they are setting the tone of what decent is when these numbers and compensations are easily garnered from similar type players in the league.
Get the deal done.
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I honestly think any sort of gap is coming from the player side, specifically Gaudreau. I can't see how Monahan basically isn't done. There are multiple comparables with very similar deals that would be decent for both sides. Gaudreau is the tricky one where he can concievably be considered one of the best players in the game, but has only had a short time to show it, so your not really sure. Arguments can be made on the agent's side for $ in the 8-9 million range +, where I'm sure the Flames would like to keep it reasonable and between 7-8. And different terms can have different advantages for either side.
Its a complicated process, and taking a while doesn't necessarily mean there is animosity involved. Certainly not with Gaudreau personally because he is barely involved in the process.
My guess is the only reason Monahan isn't announced is that they (the Flames)want to do it at the same time.