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Originally Posted by sureLoss
There is really no rush for Bennett's camp to accept a Flames offer.
It is unlikely the Flames will decrease their offer as camp rolls around.
He has so little leverage, that there is no rush for the Flames to increase their offer.
Essentially Bennett's agent is hoping that the uncertainty of not having Bennett signed will force Treliving to move a little. For example an injury to another Center or a trade/signing that Treliving needs to act on but needs clarity on his salary cap before pulling the trigger.
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Or he's hoping that Treliving gets antsy because he's tired of holding off other business (Jagr if you want a sexy example) while waiting to get Bennett done.
I'm guessing the Flames are trying to wait him out and get three years on a deal so they can keep this 3 year contract window locked down.
1 year and a boost and they have a head ache
2 years and it lines up with Tkachuk's contract
Bennett probably wants 1 year and 1.75 and get on with it.