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Originally Posted by flamesforcup
I think if we were to acquire him we would verbally agree with him for a contract beforehand.
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Unless he wants out of the blue jackets specifically, his agent says he doesn't want to discuss an extension "at this time". That is why the Blue Jackets are exploring trading him and probably unlikely he would agree to a contract before a trade (again unless he wants away from the BJs specifically)
Like I said in the trade rumor thread, you have to approach this as if you are acquiring a rental, not a core piece that will be around for some time. If necessary you give something conditional to the Jackets in the case he does re-sign.