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Originally Posted by TOfan
I can see a scenario though where Gross is holding out to the last moment to squeeze an additional $500K/year or so out of the Flames. I'm sure the Flames would love to have this done, especially before the draft, but that might not be of great concern to Gross. He's looking to get the best deal he can for his client and will probably use the leverage he has right up to the deadline unless Gaudreau says he's happy and ready to sign whatever it is the Flames have on the table.
Simply the cost of doing business/negotiating. That said, if Gaudreau intends to go to market, hopefully they can notify the Flames before the draft so they can move on to plan B. Wouldn't surprise me if that is what the Flames have asked and are probably already working on contingency plans.
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I expect the Flames already know whether Gaudreau is going to market.