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Originally Posted by AC
They can negotiate an extension prior to needing to qualify him at that number though, and the extension dollar figure doesn't need to be $9M.
Depending how the economic situation is looking around the league, if the Flames were to offer a $8M x 8 year extension for example, I doubt he opts to just take the 1 year $9M qualifier.
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Time will tell, I mean he did hold out until preseason to get that deal and (future) qualifying offer.