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Cleveland Steam Whistle · 08-19-2016, 04:39 PM

I would suggest that Gaudreau has plenty of leverage if the Flames want a 7 or 8 year deal. Those deals are all based around the hypothetical of Gaudreau's potential and buying his UFA years. The Flames hold all the cards for the shorter term deals. This all comes down to whether the two sides can agree on the right number for a long term deal. At some point if it doesn't happen both sides will likely quickly agree to a shorter contract and start the season.

08-19-2016, 04:39 PM	#247
Cleveland Steam Whistle Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2011 Exp:	I would suggest that Gaudreau has plenty of leverage if the Flames want a 7 or 8 year deal. Those deals are all based around the hypothetical of Gaudreau's potential and buying his UFA years. The Flames hold all the cards for the shorter term deals. This all comes down to whether the two sides can agree on the right number for a long term deal. At some point if it doesn't happen both sides will likely quickly agree to a shorter contract and start the season.