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Originally Posted by jayswin
No, this is what a couple insiders were suggesting is gone. Gaudreau can't talk to any other NHL teams until he is officially a free agent...and if waits until he's a free agent the Flames lose their 8 year deal bargaining chip.
So therefore it stands to reason that if Gaudreau was mulling over an 8 year deal from the Flames but becomes a free agent the chances of him ultimately choosing Calgary on a 7 year deal is slim to none.
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But the Flames could give him permission to talk to other teams earlier. Pen to paper still can't happen until the deadline...unless the team acquires signing rights.