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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
The Glencross thing is probably what caused the whole mess to begin with.
Glencross made some pretty big statements that he regretted taking a home town discount with the Flames on his last contract.
If anything that probably caused Russell to try and get a bigger contract this time around and not sign with the Flames for a "discount".
Think the mistake they made was thinking that Russell's market value was closer to that of Glencross when he re-signed with the Flames with a discount vs. the value Glencross had when he was forced to retire.
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The whole Glencross regretting taking a home town discount thing drives me bananas. Glencross, you were 3rd line / fringe 2nd line forward who received a Full NTC on your contract. Players like you don't get full NTCs unless they give up something for it.
Glencross, you exchanged salary for that NTC and the location security and final say on where you play for added stability in your home life. That is not a benefit most NHL players get. You knew what you were doing when you signed the deal, stop making it seem like you did the Flames a favour and now you regret it.