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Originally Posted by Robbob
I highly doubt they would want to commit 9.5 for 8 years. I bet term was a huge issue and the determining factor. Typically in UFA you over pay in term and salary. with it being a sign and trade, the term is probably 2 years too many.
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Not only that, I think Tre probably would rather have Tkachuk signed before hand if anything. For all we know Tkachuk is going to be in the 8.5+ Mark.
I doubt Neal's contract was the linchpin to the deal falling through.