For everyone saying that the cost to acquire Stone was too high, and the cost to sign him was too much for too long, what were you expecting?
From all accounts, the acquiring cost was less than most expected.
The AAV was pretty much in line what most were predicting he would get, and he was never going to forgo UFA for anything less than an 8 year deal.
Basically, there was never any realistic chance Stone would end up in Calgary.
Calgary won't get to keep any premium players once they reach UFA without paying a price (and term0 many of us won't like.
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