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Old 06-05-2022, 10:20 PM   #2614
powderjunkie
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Originally Posted by jayswin View Post
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.
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.
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