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Originally Posted by ah123
Sounded like the Flames had conversations to keep him, but Ryan wanted to move on
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Flames probably offered one year.
Flames have some young guys who should get some playing time on the 4th line in Gawdin, maybe Ruzicka (not really suited for the role but he's got size), Pospisil. You aren't going to take Ryan at $1.25 million out and sit him. It's easier to sit Lewis for these guys.
The same people complaining about the Flames not giving young players a chance are complaining about the Flames not committing term to a bottom six veteran.
Lewis' contract is perfect if you want to integrate young players into the lineup.