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Originally Posted by Macho0978
What kind of injury is needed to go from 45 mil to 0. Even a concussion, torn ACL type of injury and the Flames still offer Gaudreau millions. Gaudreau lights up the tourney could help his cause too
Unless he breaks his neck an injury isn't that huge of a concern
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You just asked what the concerns are over not having a contract in place before the tournament and then highlighted the concerns yourself.
We're not talking about a 10 year vet with a huge contract under his belt already, we're talking a future superstar with one entry level deal under his belt. A career ending injury would be devastating.
Not to mention you're really understating the risk of lost money to even serious, but non career threatening injuries. Think of it his way - He's negotiating very aggressively and without a contract in late August to be paid the most he can, yet you're discounting possible loss of millions on a contract as "Why would he care? He's still getting millions anyways".
Do you not see how your opinion is disconnected from reality, there? He's using it as a negotiating tactic, and he honestly may still hold out past the tournament start date, but of course he wants a deal done before then, and of course playing with just insurance would be a huge risk for him.