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Originally Posted by Moneyhands23
I still think we will sign Johnny, just be nice to get it done and out of the way. Not having it floating around as a negative distraction kind of sucks.
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I have 0 insight or knowledge on what is going on with his deal. Nor do I actually have a thought on whether I think we'll get him signed or not (I have emotions about it, lol), I can see it finishing both ways.
What I wondered though, and this kind of sucks, is could him signing, and the announcement of that signing (and the term / dollar amount) actually be more of a distraction for this team that is ticking along so well. Unfortunately, we have a few key players needing new contracts soon as well. Once Johnny's numbers announced (assuming we signed him), how much reverse math starts going on with others like Tkachuk, Mangiapane who need new deals, others on one year deals, and maybe others with existing contracts (like say a Monahan)? Which could result in feelings of "well there's not as much as I'd hoped left for me", or, "I guess they have to move me out to make room for everyone" right in the middle of one of our best regular seasons, where the whole key to success has been the team first and tight knit dynamic.
I'm sure that's not going to stop the Flames doing a deal because I'm sure they want it done, but I actually wonder if getting it done and knowing the number is actually worse for the team heading into the playoffs vs. where we stand now.