One wonders if the “base salary vs signing bonus” is a major issue with the Tkachuk talks. Matthews and Marner have a large majority as SB.
JG got a signing bonus (about half of that years salary) the year he signed, and also another similar split for the 20-21 season, which basically is lockout insurance.
Otherwise, the remainder is all considered base salary, and that’s the way the Flames owners and Treliving seem to prefer to operate.
My guess is MT wants a sizeable chunk of SB yearly, or if just salary, more to make up for the lack of upfront cash.
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