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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
We wouldn’t, but some owners might not want to spend the additional 14-16m in a 7/8 year span. I most certainly hope we aren’t lowballing our superstar winger.
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Do we really think this is about money at this point, for either side? No one knows for sure, but I'm guessing the Flames are willing to pay, and Johnny knows he's getting paid regardless.
This is about WHERE Johnny wants to be. And it's likely a where conversation around where he'd like to play out the rest of his years (location) AND where does he think is most likely a winner can be built around / with him. Johnny's likely weighing Calgary out against other places he realistically thinks (or might know) will come to the table with a monetary offer that will be good enough. And if those are the factors left to decide for Johnny, makes sense he'll take as much time as is afforded to him to figure it out. Meaning, if we want a decision from him before the last minute, the Flames will have to impose their own internal deadline if we need to know sooner, because why wouldn't you take as much time as you can to make a huge life decision for yourself?