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sureLoss · 10-07-2020, 05:34 PM

Good luck Mark

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
#Flames GM Brad Treliving says they talked to Mark Jankowski’s camp about signing him to a deal lower than his qualifying number at $1.75 million.

Says there was a desire from Jankowski’s camp to get a fresh start and a change of scenery.

Eric Francis @EricFrancis
Treliving said he tried to work with Jankowski's agent on a potential deal at a lower price than his QO would have to be, but the player's rep spoke of the merits of a fresh start. So, they part ways.

News Update

okay this changes the narrative a bit. The first tweets made it sound like that Jankowski wasn't willing to work with the Flames at all but looks like both sides tried

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Treliving clarified with us both sides discussed signing a deal different than Jankowski’s qualifying number. Said there was a mutual feeling parting ways was the best option.

Treliving says “never say never” but expects Jankowski to enter the free agent market. #Flames

10-07-2020, 05:34 PM	#1
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Jankowski wants a fresh start Good luck Mark Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg #Flames GM Brad Treliving says they talked to Mark Jankowski’s camp about signing him to a deal lower than his qualifying number at $1.75 million. Says there was a desire from Jankowski’s camp to get a fresh start and a change of scenery. Eric Francis @EricFrancis Treliving said he tried to work with Jankowski's agent on a potential deal at a lower price than his QO would have to be, but the player's rep spoke of the merits of a fresh start. So, they part ways. News Update okay this changes the narrative a bit. The first tweets made it sound like that Jankowski wasn't willing to work with the Flames at all but looks like both sides tried Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg Treliving clarified with us both sides discussed signing a deal different than Jankowski’s qualifying number. Said there was a mutual feeling parting ways was the best option. Treliving says “never say never” but expects Jankowski to enter the free agent market. #Flames Last edited by sureLoss; 10-07-2020 at 06:44 PM.