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Old 09-11-2016, 12:03 PM   #1168
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
Why would I disagree to a good deal for the Flames?

But why on earth would Bennett sign right now?

If he signs, he won't get nearly what he would get after a good season.

And if he doesn't have a breakout season, he is better off signing a bridge deal than a long term deal.

There is no reason for him to sign now.
So you don't think there's a fair deal, right now that makes sense for the Flames long term and Bennett long term right now that takes away the risk if Bennett having too strong a 2017 season (risk for Flames) or too weak (risk for Bennett)? I suppose that is a reasonable position but I don't think a bridge is in the Flames' best interests as I see ROR/Subban type risk there (worst case scenario) and I don't think you are getting anything below exact market value if you let his final ELC year play out and it is successful.
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