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Originally Posted by Since1984
Sorry, I meant to include players playing for a Canadian team with limited success. Both those players play in great locations, each has their own reason (Tax, NYC!), not to mention both of those players wear a letter for the team they re-signed with.
In my opinion, players that are without a letter, on teams with little to no progress when it comes to postseason success tend to explore free agency more often than the ones in situations like above.
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I was convinced Johnny was gone ever since he signed that 6 year deal and he was going to head to the States. I think there has been a sense of loyalty that he feels to the organization for drafting him and I believe he and his family have had first class treatment from the organization.
I just feel like it would be so much easier to say “we won’t negotiate in season” but the fact that has been denied by the agent and the team then I feel there is reason to remain hopeful.
I do put a lot of stock into the potential Eichel acquisition. If the Flames land Jack I think it makes it much easier for Johnny to see a brighter future here. The team would have a number 1 center, goalie and 4 Dmen under 25. Johnny riding shotgun with Eichel for the next several years would be enticing for him to stay. He also would be in a spot to chase all the major franchise milestones like games played, and points.