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Originally Posted by bax
Of course. When you were arguing the Flames shouldn't be paying for potential I thought your argument was that the Flames wouldn't touch a long term deal for Bennett, which I don't think would be the case.
There is obviously risk for both sides, but 28-30 million in guaranteed money isn't anything to turn your nose at. Some players would prefer to just get that stability. Arvidsson just did it.
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I don't disagree with your points but both Josi and Ardvisson are were not top 5 picks. They also had far more impressive seasons prior to getting paid than Bennett did.
The reason I don't think the Flames would take the risk eithernis not to set a precedent with prospects. Johnny and Monahan earned their extensions based off their play prior to the extensions coupled with their potential. I already feel the Flames made a mistake holding Gaudreau to the Gio cap and not spending a few more bucks to buy the next 2 years of free agency.
I can't see Treliving paying Bennett $5M a year based off what he has done to date. As a Flames fan and a big supporter of Bennett an 8 year $40M deal would be excellent from my perspective. I just don't see the organization considering it as it would set a standard with future RFA's that they should be paid on potential and not what they have accomplished.