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Originally Posted by CroFlames
First off, I'm glad we finally have some news. And it is basically what I expected. Why wouldn't the agent ask for the moon and more?
Secondly, I am ecstatic to see the Flames are offering exactly what I would offer. I think it would be quite easy to structure a deal where he is making fair RFA money, and during the UFA years he is making $7.5MM.
Why give away $750,000 per season, if you are the Flames? That's $750,000 that can be used to retain a guy like Bennett, Tkachuk or Elliot.
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Personally, I think $7.25/year on a long term deal is fair market value. In 4 or 5 years, it will probably seem like a bargain in fact. I have no doubt the Gaudreau is going to be a top 5 scoring forward for several years, barring injury.
If we pay him $6.5 million, I don't think we get a long deal, and his next contract will probably be higher than $7.5 million. I would rather dilute the cap hit by overpaying him a little now and making it a long term deal.