[jayswin]

I betcha Sam Bennett's camp only wants one year. After a tough start to his career, including basically a washed out critical development year, Sam looks to have shown major signs of starting to put it all together, and likely thinks he can put together a break out, and I don't doubt he will to be honest.

No way in hell he'll agree to three years, imo and even two years would be a reluctant signing on his part. This is a much more critical contract negotiation on Sam's part than I think a lot of Flames fans are giving credit for.

So I'd imagine the Flames started wanting three, Sam started wanting one, and they'll eventually meet at two, but Sam's side likely wants a big number for two years as they'll see it as a major concession to take two, where as the Flames will still want a low number for two.