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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Lewis Gross may have thought the same thing when he tried to sign Johnny’s extension in 2016. Get it done before camp so Johnny can get back to the city and prepare for the season with his teammates but it only got done when they caved on the Flames offer. They had no leverage other than going to Europe as Johnny couldn’t even sign an offer sheet.
Now the tables have flipped significantly and Gross is working to use all the leverage they have acquired to get the absolute best deal for Johnny. The Flames are screwed they have no other option but hoping to sign Johnny and if not the team is going to be left in a terrible spot. They can squeeze the team for maximum $, full NMC, the best bonuses, lockout/buyout proof they can get it all.
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I am sure Mangiapane will do the same thing. Didn't Treliving nickel and dime him too? While signing other washed up players.
This GM took every ounce of advantage when he could. Now, these players don't owe him anything.