Quote:
Originally Posted by The Cobra
I have little doubt that Calgary will offer him the best financial deal.
While money undoubtedly matters to Johnny (like all players) , I expect that he knows he's making a boatload wherever he goes, and his decision will be largely based on where he wants to live and play.
I do expect, if he decides to live in the States, to use the Calgary offer as leverage to get as much as he can from his US suitors. It's why players want to get to UFA.
|
I agree. I was just getting at the argument that a 7 year deal for less total money is unimportant because he can make up the money in a new contract after 7 years. While it’s possible, I find it pretty risky, from a monetary standpoint.
If the Flames offer 10.5, he says no, and gets 11M from NJD, he has to get at least a one year contract worth 7 million at age 35 to make up the cash.
Speaking of NJD, it doesn’t seem like they part with money that easily these days, the way the Bratt negotiations are going.