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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
For sure, it's a risk v. reward thing. Ultimately it's just one of several ways to rationalize leaving however much money on the table for a shorter deal. There are a ton of variables that can influence the final few % when comparing different deals. You obviously want to make the best deal you can, but at the end of the day you only need to justify it to yourself.
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I agree and it's not just the singular value of the 8th year. It may be considerably easier for Gaudreau to sign say a 3 year deal when 35 vs 36. There are lots of variables.
The idea that $80 million over 8 years is better than anything less over a shorter term is just flawed IMO.
A lot of this debate might be missing the central point which has been part of the rumored pitch from the Flames. Does Gaudreau value the stability and honor that would come from being associated with one team for the majority of his career?
I'm sure he likes the city just fine to the extent he is in Calgary. And the money will work out no matter what. But how much does he value the Flames organization? Five coaches thus far over his career and his current coach has one more year left. fairly limited playoff success. It strikes me that he could be very well be open to listening to some pitches.