Landeskog and Stamkos signed before free agency to secure the 8 year deals. Stamkos was a free agent during the legal courting period so he was free to take meetings with teams.
Not sure of any elite player who would secure a max term deal return to their team after the possibility of signing 8 years was no longer on the table.
The Flames squeezed Johnny really hard on the last deal so it is Gaudreau’s turn. I am sure he will have the ability to secure the buyout proof deal and also negotiate a full NMC over the 8 year term as well as increase the AAV over 10 if he wants and the Flames will pay it
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