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Originally Posted by transplant99
Of course they do.
They have had a year to get this done already though. Is that not "a long time"?
Logically, (which is rarely implemented when talking about emotional subjects aroud these parts by many) it only makes sense for Gaudreau to wait and see what may come his way in UFA.
His only risk at this point is a career altering injury that would prevent him from getting paid in the future, from what ever team that may be. Something every single player faces in a contract season.
Even if his preference is to stay in Calgary, he can still do that after exploring other opportunities and regardless of where he decides to go, he is going to get paid, so there is zero pressure points against him in that scenario.
It follows then that JG has set his price/term to stay in Calgary (if its true he is willing to stay) and it is clearly not palatable to BT and crew, hence, why there is no deal yet.
Pretty much business as usual across the NHL actually and not sure why anyone would be so defensive that it is how things appear to playing out.
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Maybe I’m operating under some incorrect information, but I think Gaudreau has only been eligible to sign an extension since the end of July- essentially only 2 months.
Regardless, time isn’t an issue for either party right now. There is no immediate deadline therefore no reason for either party to move off of their position (whatever those may be).
There is also the possibility of the Flames deciding to move in a different direction if they don’t get any assurances from the Gaudreau camp.
All in all though I agree with you- this is business as usual across the NHL. Gaudreau’s situation isn’t unique to him, this happens all the time.
It’s the statements like “If Gaudreau actually wanted to be here he would be signed already” that I take issue with. It’s simply not true.