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FireGilbert · 07-02-2019, 04:42 PM

I'm not sure if I'm more surprised at the lack of understanding of how offer sheets and RFA status works or the heat the Habs are receiving.

This is a brilliant move by Aho and the Habs to finally use an offer sheet the way they were intended. In the past offer sheets have only been to acquire a player you really want, damn the cap consequences. This resulted in screwing up the cap for RFAs and angering GMs.

This case however shows how offer sheets should be used. Aho felt the Canes were low balling him in negotiations so went and signed what he thought was a fair offer in Montreal. The Habs didn't offer him any more because they didn't need to. I am surprised more of the top RFAs aren't negotiating with multiple teams and just signing the best offer in the end. They are free agents after all.

07-02-2019, 04:42 PM	#275
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	I'm not sure if I'm more surprised at the lack of understanding of how offer sheets and RFA status works or the heat the Habs are receiving. This is a brilliant move by Aho and the Habs to finally use an offer sheet the way they were intended. In the past offer sheets have only been to acquire a player you really want, damn the cap consequences. This resulted in screwing up the cap for RFAs and angering GMs. This case however shows how offer sheets should be used. Aho felt the Canes were low balling him in negotiations so went and signed what he thought was a fair offer in Montreal. The Habs didn't offer him any more because they didn't need to. I am surprised more of the top RFAs aren't negotiating with multiple teams and just signing the best offer in the end. They are free agents after all. __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf.