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Old 08-20-2016, 03:50 PM   #277
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew View Post
By that logic, wouldn't he sign a 6 year deal? Or 5? Why is 7 the magic number?

I agree that the negotiation gets harder every further year out. But I can't believe $10 million was the asking price for year 8. IDK - maybe you're right.
The flames wouldn't offer 5 or 6. They want short term bridge with 1-2 years left before UFA or as many years of free agency as they can buy.
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