Holding onto Gaudreau until after his bonus is paid out, or his NTC kicks in, or he gets injured are all scenarios the flames can't really entertain.
Is Murray going to want to pay Gaudreau 3 million bucks to then trade him? No
Is Gaudreau worth more with a year left on his deal than 2? no
Would another subpar season from Gaudreau increase his value? no
Are the Flames actually any good which would make it practical not to trade him? hell no.
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