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Originally Posted by Macman
You have to think that both Johnny Gaudreau's and Matthew Tkachuk's current contracts may be favorable for them to re-sign with the Flames because both were paid quite well.
6 years and 6.75M for Gaudreau and 3 years $7M for Tkachuk.
Lindholm is a bargain at $4.850M over 6 years.
It shows the Flames are not afraid to pay their top players and will do it again.
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Originally Posted by The Cobra
While I don’t doubt that Calgary is prepared to play their top players, there is nothing in those contracts to suggest this.
Both Johnny and a Tkachuk only signed after protracted negotiations. That in itself is not unusual, but it doesn’t suggest an easy negotiation.
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“You guys were so generous with me on my last contract, sure I’ll sign”
Said no player ever.