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Originally Posted by Hackey
Maybe, but do we really believe the Flames are playing hardball? Brad is sticking at 9.5 and not willing to move? If they pay 8 x 10 million, some other team would need to pay 11.5 x 7 to match. I'm sure Johnny realizes he's not going to get significantly higher than those figures. I just find it unlikely they are trying to squeeze every last penny out of the Flames.
So ya I think where him and his wife want to start their family is likely the biggest factor and if they felt Calgary was the place they wanted to do it then the deal would likely be done already. It feels like they want to see what the options out there are and then they can weigh all of those options.
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You have to respect it if he wants to leave. Canada was a mess during lockdown. I'm just waiting on the kids to graduate to boogie also.