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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I agree it's not THAT much money. The Flames should just pony up then, right? After all they're the billionaires?
$2.1MM is a lot of money to anybody. Let's not be silly here. Also, if he gets injured this is his one and only shot at getting generationally rich. I don't know about you but I wouldn't treat it like I'm haggling at some Mexican bazaar for a blanket.
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I think what's more important is that it's not such a substantial amount of money that it's worth holding out for. In less than a month, Johnny will be generationally rich regardless. If the team wants to play hardball, there's nothing wrong with the player reacting in kind. It is a business, get a the best deal you can etc.
But do it without missing real games. The World Cup provides a unique buffer because it allows Johnny to be in game shape when the season starts. He's not going to have that lull that most holdouts suffer through, so he can afford to play wait a little longer and squeeze what he can out of the Flames.
When opening night arrives, there's no reason to think anyone but #13 will be starting at left wing.