I still think he signs when it is all said and done but no doubt I am nervous.
The messaging there is no plan B is likely from the Flames because they remain focused on plan A. I felt a little encouraged by the Treliving interview yesterday that they obviously still feel confident they will get these guys signed. All of the stuff we are hearing is noise for sure.
I have heard more than one Orange Julius type rumors that state he is getting close to signing and there is optimism it gets done. Absolutely can’t trust the sources so haven’t bothered posting but it aligns with what some others have said.
I just want this to be resolved by the draft so the team has time to make moves.
Mangiapane feels like the perfect offer sheet candidate. Assuming Johnny signs and they are still working on Tkachuk on July 13th it would be a great time for a team to pounce on Mangiapane and the Flames can’t necessarily do much to match if they are still sorting out the top guys and how they will be paid
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