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Originally Posted by flamesrule_kipper34
This makes a ton of sense.
Don't think they were worried about offer sheet. They were worried he'd accept his QO which he can't now and be guaranteed only a 1 year deal with extension only being possible in 2023.
Smart move, basically gives them time until his arbitration to work out a long term deal.
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Well I believe the Flames can't offer less than 9 million in arbitration and guaranteed his agent ask for more so the ruling will be for at least 9 million and still may only be 1 year but does remove the offer sheet aspect. This could be to have more time to work out a deal or possibly they are working on a trade and needed to remove the offer sheet threat.