[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

True, and GMs can't help themselves sometimes.

But even during free agency, I think he's getting between 10-11MM per on the open market. Even at $11MM AAV, that's still only a $77MM contract.

The longer this drags on, the more I believe it's not about the money for him and he's looking for the best fit for himself. Could be lifestyle, could be family, could be chance to win a Cup. After free agency starts, he might realize the best fit is still Calgary, but he'll never wonder what else was out there because he tested it out.

Maybe the only team that offers him a big money deal is Seattle and he figures nah, Flames are better.

I just hope that if he doesn't sign for the Flames its for an amount so crazy that I am glad we didn't pay that much.