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Originally Posted by Locke
No. I dont think I would. I would want to make myself as valuable and flexible to the team as I could manage because you're either convinced that its your job and you're going to take it and run with it, but the fact of the matter is that you cleared waivers.
He doesnt have a lot of options or leverage and hes basically taking the team for everything he can get, that doesnt show a lot of confidence in his ability to earn a significant contract afterwards.
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Or maybe he's not sure it's his job?
I get the argument that Bingo and yourself are making, but maybe Kulak feels the odds are against him surviving anywhere in the NHL. So take the guaranteed 900k instead of the 170k in the minors, and set yourself up strong for life's next chapter. Just a thought.
Another thought - this is a decent deal for the Flames. Most of us point to Valimaki and the others as ready to take Kulak's spot. But they may not. Lots of players in their positions never make the final step. At least the Flames know they have the security of Kulak having played #6 most of last season.